SURFING LESSONS PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Beginner surf lessons in Pembrokeshire is a great way to learn the basics of Surfing. The lessons are aimed to develop an understanding of how to catch waves, stand up & to be safe in the sea. Improver surf courses move on from catching white water to catching green waves, improving surf technique & surfing different types of waves. Outer Reef Surf Shop is based in Pembroke & our School is located at Freshwater West, Manorbier & Newgale. Our Surfing instructors are all fully qualified Surf Coaches & beach SLSGB lifeguards, who can coach you & your family though all levels of surfing & will be happy to run you through all the stages of learning how to surf in Pembrokeshire.
WALES' TRUSTED SURF SCHOOL
We offers Beginner surf courses at every level of ability. Beginner and Improver courses give you everything you need to start your new journey as a surfer. The Intermediate/Advanced course takes your skills to the next level, whether you’re a lifestyle surfer or aiming to compete. Performance coaching is our highest level of coaching, and looks in very fine detail at every element of your surfing to find areas to improve.
OPEN EVERY DAY
Our surf courses are all run in SSSI sites & area of outstanding natural beauty, so come & immerse yourself in nature & get your dose of vitamin sea. Learn to surf in Pembrokeshire at your own pace with your own surf instructor is the best way to develop existing skills or be introduced to new ones & to the sport of kings! So come & enjoy the Pembrokeshire coastline with us....
DAILY SURF LESSONS & EQUIPMENT HIRE
cover everything from building confidence in white water and learning to control your surfboard to introducing you to the surfing basics and developing good techniques that work for you.
Your first surf lesson is also important for us to learn about your surfing experience and personal goals so we can help you progress through our program confidently, having fun all the way.
Your lesson will include a quick health and safety briefing every time you surf, a quick land lesson including warm up activities & then maximise the water time
WE RUN OUR SURF LESSONS IN A FUN, SAFE WAY & GIVE YOU SO MANY TIPS & EASY ACHIEVABLE GOALS TO HELP YOU GET TO YOUR FEET & RIDE THE WAVES.
Our Surf Lessons are run in a very dynamic way, with lots of water time. Here is a brief introduction & over view. we will explain how to...
You don’t have to worry about safety, let us do that... We will show you a quick demonstration & explain how to control the board. You will have lots of time to practice in the water riding the waves & having lots of fun.
We will also show you how to...
We will explain the parts of the board & give you a brief informative safety talk & explain the lifeguard flags to
Like we said you don’t have any thing to worry about when your with us & we will teach you how to surf safely, so if you hire equipment to practice you will be surfing in a safe way.
We run our surf lessons in a fun, safe way & give you so many tips & easy achievable goals to help you get to your feet & ride the waves.
OUTER REEF SURF SCHEME
BEGINNER SURF LESSON IN PEMBROKESHIRE
We explain how to Catch waves Waist depth broken waves. Putting on the wetsuit Carrying the board – 2 people Attaching the leash to ankle
Warming up & stretches Carrying the board through broken waves & turning the board in the surf
Lying on the board - trim Catching waves – toboggan or paddling method & Steering the board – lying down Stopping the board Trimming & awareness of other water users
We will have you up and riding in Waist / chest depth broken waves with good board control in know time.
SURFING LESSON THEORY AND INFORMATION
Parts of the board Lifeguard flag & Signals from instructor & Simple emergency actions Understanding basic water currents – rips Avoiding other water users – basic rules and rights of way & care for the environment
SURF LESSON BEACH SAFETY AND RESCUE
Quick response to signals & the Distress signal Covering your head – taking action on wipe-out
Buddy system & Action on leaving the water
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Outer Reef SILVER AWARD Pt1 |
SILVER AWARD Pt2 |
GOLD AWARD |
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Improving techniques |
Unbroken waves and intro to hard boards |
Advanced technique |
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Chest depth broken waves |
Deeper water broken & green waves |
Deeper water green waves |
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Choosing a safe surfing area Identifying potential hazards Checking your equipment Warm up stretches |
Introduction to hard board – general handling & waxing |
Board preparation and care Identifying surfing areas – wave peaks safe, beginners area |
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Paddling over small waves – broken Quicker take-off |
Soft board:- Paddling – board trim Introduction to duck dives |
Hard board :- |
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Weight distribution – front foot and back foot Steering – riding across wave in front of white water |
Soft board:- (no knees) |
Steering – bottom turn / top turn and snake across face Kick-out Pumping |
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Wave types and formations Emergency action – dialling 999!! Rips – how to recognise one and where they are likely to be |
Board types and uses Weather patterns – forecasting surfing conditions |
Weather pattern scenarios Cut back Pumping |
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General safety awareness – as for level 2 |
General safety awareness |
General safety awareness Healthy lifestyle |
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Switch foot |
Combinations Visual awareness Competition |
Competitions |
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Fitness for Outer Reef levels 4 & 5 Terminology Care if environment |
Fitness – maximising performance Care of the environment
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Competitions Surfing sub-culture Squad training Terminology |
SURF EQUIPMENT HIRE IN PEMBROKESHIRE. FOAMIE’S ARE FANTASTIC BOARDS, THE PERFECT BOARDS FOR LEARNING THE FOUNDATIONS OF SURFING. FOAM BOARDS ARE VERY BUOYANT, WITH LOTS OF VOLUME AND SOFT CONSTRUCTION.
SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES
Surf Equipment Hire in Pembrokeshire. Foamie’s are fantastic boards, the perfect boards for learning the foundations of surfing.Foam boards are very buoyant, with lots of volume and a soft construction.
WE ARE WALES' TRUSTED SURF SCHOOL
Outer Reef Surf School is activity provider at Gupton Farm in partnership with The National Trust camp site and we approach all our surfing lessons with safety in mind. We are licensed by the AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Association) all Outer Reef surf coaches are fully qualified ISA surf school instructors.
SURFING COURSE PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
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LEARN TO SURF IN PEMBROKESHIRE
We run Surf Lessons at Freshwater West| Surf Lessons Manorbier | Surf Lessons BroadHaven | Surf Lessons Newgale
Learn to Paddle Boarding at Stackpole Quay,| Paddle Boarding at Barafundle Bay
LEARN TO SURF IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Outer Reef run the ultimate surf school in Pembrokeshire. Join our surf lesson, we'll take you to the best beaches with perfect learning waves and will have you riding in no time.
Before your surf lesson you will be met by your friendly Outer Reef Guide and meet the rest of your surf group where you will be whisked away to the best beach (the exact beach depends on the conditions on the day) where the waves are ideal for learning to surf.
Daily Morning (10am-12pm) and Afternoon Lessons (2-4pm)
Lesson times are subject to availability, season and weather conditions.
Price per person £40 includes: 2 hours, all equipment provided, fully qualified Surf coaches
Pembrokeshire's Premier Water Sports Centre
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