Your Surf Instructor Journey Continues With Outer Reef
Following the closure of the Austrian Surfing Association, Outer Reef is continuing to support Austrian surfers, coaches and instructors who need to complete an existing award, revalidate lifesaving, gain ISA qualifications or progress further in the surf industry.
We have worked with Austrian candidates and instructors for more than 20 years. Whether you trained previously through Austrian Surfing or are starting a new pathway now, our team can help you understand exactly what you need next.
We Can Help You Finish What You Started
If you completed an Austrian Surfing Association course but still need practical hours, a workbook sign-off, Code of Ethics, water-safety evidence or final certification guidance, send us what you have and we will help you identify the remaining steps.
A Clear Route Forward For Austrian Candidates
The closure of the Austrian Surfing Association does not mean your coaching pathway has to stop. Outer Reef can support candidates who have already completed training as well as new instructors who want to begin an internationally recognised route.
Our aim is to make the process simple and transparent: establish what you have already completed, identify what is still required, then help you choose the most practical next step.
Choose The Pathway That Matches Your Situation
Start with where you are now rather than trying to understand every qualification at once.
Complete Your Existing Award
Send your logged hours, workbook evidence, Code of Ethics and water-safety documentation for review.
Send Your Documents →
Start ISA Level 1
Build the coaching foundations required to teach beginner and early-intermediate surfers.
Explore Level 1 →
Revalidate Lifesaving
Refresh or update your lifesaving and surf-rescue qualification for coaching and seasonal work.
View Lifesaving →
Progress To Level 2
Take the next step in coaching, session planning and surfer development.
Explore Progression →Your Instructor Pathway In Five Steps
We help you establish where you are now, then work forward from there.
Check Your Current Status
Tell us what course you completed, where and when.
Send Your Evidence
Workbook, logged hours, Code of Ethics and water-safety evidence where required.
Complete Missing Requirements
Finish practical coaching hours, lifesaving or any outstanding assessment.
Get Signed Off
Once the requirements are complete, your pathway can move toward final certification.
Progress Further
Choose Level 2, SUP, rescue, outdoor instructor or international academy training.
Gain Real Hands-On Experience With Multiple Instructors
When you train with Outer Reef, your development does not have to stop when the formal course ends. Candidates can gain practical coaching experience by assisting within a working surf-school environment.
Depending on availability and location, this can include helping with surf lessons, families, local clubs, Salty Sisters sessions and other coached programmes. You get exposure to real surfers of different ages and abilities while learning from instructors with different coaching backgrounds.
Wales, France, Portugal, Fuerteventura & Bali
Choose the destination that best fits your dates, qualification needs and future plans.
Pembrokeshire Training
ISA, lifesaving, rescue and intensive instructor pathways.
Explore Wales →
Vieux Boucau
ISA Level 1, Level 2, lifesaving and surf-coach pathways on the Atlantic coast.
Explore France →
Portugal ISA & ILS
Instructor training, Surf Coach Rescue and lifesaving revalidation.
Explore Portugal →
Canary Islands Training
Warm-weather ISA and surf-rescue progression in Corralejo.
Explore Fuerteventura →
International Academy
Longer warm-water coaching, rescue and international progression.
Explore Bali →
Outdoor Instructor Training
Broaden your skills across surf, SUP, kayaking, coasteering and lifesaving.
Explore Outdoor Training →What Should I Send?
If you trained previously and need help completing your award, send as much of the following as you have. We can then tell you what is still outstanding.
We Can Help At Different Stages
I Completed My Course But Not My Hours
Send your existing course information and we can help you understand how to complete and document the required practical experience.
My Lifesaving Has Expired
We can help you identify a suitable revalidation or rescue pathway in Wales or selected European destinations.
I Have Hours From Another Surf School
Send the surf school and supervising instructor details with your logged experience so it can be reviewed as part of your pathway.
I Want To Start ISA Level 1
Choose from Wales, France, Portugal, Morocco, Fuerteventura and Bali depending on the current course schedule.
I Want To Progress To Level 2
Contact the team with your current qualifications and coaching experience so we can advise on the next suitable course.
I Want To Work Abroad
Use the international academy and destination pathways to combine recognised training with practical surf-school experience.
Courses, Revalidation & Progression
Use these links to go directly to the pathway you need.
Questions From Austrian Candidates
Need Help Completing, Revalidating Or Progressing?
Whether you trained previously through Austrian Surfing or you are looking for your next qualification, send us what you have and tell us what you want to achieve. We’ll help you identify the most practical route forward.
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