Wahine on waves- 3x women surfing sessions

We teach every participant to get them surfing as best they can over 3 sessions. This is a fun and challenging program for women to come together, surf together & grow together. Each lesson is tailored for the individual surfers needs depending on their surfing ability, in a safe non judgmental environment.

Outline: 

• Beach awareness, understanding the conditions waves/ wind/ rips / tides, staying safe at the beach. 

• Surfboard design and function, sea entry and correct surfboard handling. 

• Catching waves with correct body and hand positioning and how to stop your surfboard. How to safely move over broken waves with your surfboard. 

• Catching waves with paddling and learning the pop up to stand technique. 

• Standing surfing position and riding a wave for as long as possible. 

• Speed, acceleration and breaking.

• Front side and back side turns Full Surfing Gear Provided but if you do have your own suit we ask for you to bring it.

• All levels welcome.

• Details:

  • Operates from St Clair beach

  • Your first day of the program will cover all the beginner surf basics (as above). Additional sessions will be structured promoting personal progression and confidence, building upon what you learnt the day before.

  • All equipment is provided including surfboards & wetsuits. But if you have your own wetsuit please bring this.

  • Email Evie at learn@espsurfschool.co.nz or fill out form below