LEARN TO
WALK
ON WATER
There
are many exciting activities for holidaymakers to partake in whilst in
J’Bay, but some of the most exhilarating must be learning how to surf,
wind surf or even kite surf. It
has never been easier for visitors to learn to surf, wind surf or even to
kite surf.
Main Beach has the right
kind of waves for beginner surfers to learn on.
There are no rocks and there are always decent sandbanks close to the
shore, which means that beginners never have to venture deep out into the
ocean to catch waves. It is
rarely so flat in J’Bay that novice surfers cannot catch small foamies
(broken waves), which is all you are after when learning how to surf.
It is also worthwhile for
beginner surfers to link up with a surf school to learn the basics of wave
riding and ocean safety. At a
surf school, you will be given a surfboard and a wetsuit to use and a surf
instructor will take you into the water and make your first experience seem
effortless.
South Coast Surf School has
been the surf school of choice for locals and foreigners alike. In conjunction with Billabong, they will also be offering
special lessons for girls who want to learn to surf.
Surfer Girl Surf School will be operating throughout the year on Main
Beach.
Surf lessons
Dont leave J-Bay before experiencing the perfect wave
Surf school offers daily surf lessons Jeffreys
Bay main beach
Children and Adults welcome
All equipment provided
A beginner surf lesson lasts for
2 hours. The lesson is broken down as follows:
1)
Introduction
2)
Stretching exercises.
3)
Basic surf theory (including safety instruction).
4)
Entering and exiting the water.
5)
Judging waves and catching
waves lying down on board.
6)
Learning how to stand on a surfboard.
After putting
on your wetsuit and rash vest (for easy identification), your surf
instructor will take you through some basic surf theory.
You will
learn about your surfboard, a leash, fins and top and bottom decks. Then
your surf instructor will work out which foot will be your front foot before
you go into the ocean.
At this stage
you will go no further than waist deep water. You will be catching white
water (or broken waves, also known as foamies). Your surf instructor will
pull you into your first few waves as you learn to paddle your surfboard
into waves yourself. You will enjoy catching waves lying on your tummy
until you are comfortable catching waves by yourself.
Then the fun
starts!! The surf instructor will take you to the beach and teach you a
technique to assist you in standing on your surfboard.
After a few
practice runs, it’s back into the water. The rest of the lesson consists of
you standing up and learning how to keep your balance. After your first
lesson you should be able to get to your feet and ride (even if its for a
few seconds).
Thereafter
you could rent a surfboard and a wetsuit and carry on practicing by yourself
or you could take another lessons and start learning how to execute turns
and then move onto catching open faces (unbroken waves).
The surf
school also offers advanced lessons where you will be paddled out to an
intermediate level surf break in Jeffreys Bay to catch “real waves”.
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