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Practical information
This will be a pack of 5 sessions of 2-hour group surf lessons at the beginner level in the beautiful beaches of Praia das Milícias, 4 kilometers Praia das Milícias, 4 kilometers from Ponta Delgada, or Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara, depending on your surfing level and the tides of the day.
- Arrival at meeting point and introduction to the teacher.
- Briefing on safety rules and concepts to bear in mind about the ocean.
- Equipment distribution and set-up
- Dynamic warm-up.
- Explanation of surfing equipment and how to use it.
- Explanation on how to enter the water, get on the board, catch waves, and paddle.
- Explanation on how to stay on the board.
- Equipment return and end of session
- Return 4 more times and follow the same itinerary, but receive further education on surfing techniques
Practice and learn surfing techniques on the way to becoming an independent surfer.
All participants must know how to swim to participate in this activity.
You must have some paddling skills and be able to catch green waves, with some help from an instructor or on your own.
You need to be super consistent with your take-off and be comfortable on the board and as well with the ocean beneath you.
The lessons are normally held at Praia das Milícias or at the Areal de Santa Barbara. The students will be informed of the location on the day before the lesson, by email or phone call.
- Surf board
- Wetsuit
- Leash
- Licensed Instructor
- Insurance
- Transfer to the meeting point, only under request
- Water
- Snacks
- Beach towel
- Swimwear
- Change of clothes