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Surf Schools: A Guide to Learn How to Surf E-mail

Surf schools: learn to surf is easy | Photo: Hawaii Surf Lessons

Surf schools are a great way of learning how to surf quickly. Surf lessons are usually taught by instructed and certified surf teachers, in controlled and safe ocean environments.

Learning to surf is normally possible in one or two months. A good surf schools can teach you to take off in the first wave of your life in eight one-hour surf lessons.

Surfing is easy and if you've decided to pay for surf lessons, then you did well. It's always better to have a fully trained surf teacher guiding you through the best ways to stand up on a surfboard. Nowadays, learning to surf is easier and faster because there are a lot of surf schools and surf camps in almost every coastal country.

Nevertheless, pay attention to a few rules, before applying to a local surfing school. Each has country has its own legislation on safety sporting procedures. Surfing teachers have learned to offer you the best conditions possible.

First of all, ask your local surf school how you will be taught. Some national surfing governing bodies and federations have strict rules for surf schools.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is the world governing body for the sport of surfing and has published an important document about surf schools. The "Obligations of a Registered Surf School" is great to understand the main guidelines.

Surf schools must offer the following conditions:

1. Soft cored surfboards for beginners
3. Wetsuits
4. Safety helmets (on request)
5. Water resistant sunscreen
6. Comprehensive first aid kit
7. Uniformly coloured rash vests for participants
8. Areas flags or markers (unless prohibited by local authorities)
9. Whistle
10. Rescue board
11. Mobile phone

Official ISA certified surf schools must renew their registrations, every year.
One of the most important surf school rules is the coach/student ration. Each class of one surf teacher can't have more than eight surfers. Surf schools which charge lessons that do not respect the 1/8 ratio rule are violating the official security procedures.

Beginners should learn the primary skills of surfing: paddling through the break and onto waves, taking off in a wave, trimming across the face of a wave and turning/cutting back forehand and backhand.

Surf coaches should be able to get an absolute beginner who has never seen board before to a surfing level in which the rider has the ability to produce carving turns and cope with re-entries.

Is it possible to learn how to surf in 24 hours? Although it is always important to get tips and surf knowledge from a certified surf instructor, the answer is "yes". "How to surf in 24 hours" guide is available, here.

Also, learn how to duck dive in big waves, here.

Surf schools are the best option for those willing to learn how to surf quickly.
If you're looking for a surf school near you, search below and enjoy the first rides of your life.


 

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