5 Days Intensive Learn to Surf Package
- Duration: 4 Days (approx.)
- Location: Whangamata, Waikato
- Product code: PGBDVE
This package is designed as a crash course. Your path to becoming a surfer will start on the beach with our Surfing New Zealand certified instructors and then progress into the white water with specially designed boards for first timers. From there, according to your development our instructors will introduce new techniques and waves that will help with your fast development. Alongside, safety tips, ocean awareness, equipment and surf etiquette are included in our progressive methodology which guarantees you catching your first wave in no time.
Whangamata is an ideal beach for a development week. It offers a great variety of wave types from nice white water to green waves with long walls perfect for you to progress on. Have your own board? Bring it along, our coaches will give feedback and other boards options if you are keen to try.
Your instructor will carry out a mixture of in-water coaching time, along with real time feedback on your strengths and weaknesses. This ensures you have time and guidance to correct any mistakes that could hinder your progress. Your coach will also focus on theory regarding currents, crowds, positioning in the line-up, manoeuvres and body mechanics analysis. We also implement the use of photo and video analysis prior to your next lesson to visually work on technique and posture.
Our groups feature a ratio of 1 instructor to 6 students.
The Surf n Stay is located in Whangamata in the Coromandel and is just one block off the beach on one of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches. Whangamata is the ideal place to learn to surf because of its sand bottom beaches and user-friendly waves with a beautiful backdrop of Whenuakura and Hauturu Islands. Our instructors are here to ensure your journey into surfing is safe, fun and unforgettable.
What’s Included:
4 nights on either shared or private room
6 group surf lessons
Unlimited board usage
Breakfast
Tea and coffee
Wi-fi
Accommodation
We offer 5 bedrooms with double and single beds. They can be set up as a private room or shared twin according to bookings. If you are on your own, you will be, very likely buddy up, with a new friend in 2 beds in the same room. All rooms are very spacious allowing for a comfortable stay.
The house is divided in 2 floors, each with its own living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Breakfast
The breakfast is served on the top floor and includes a variety of fruits, breads and cereals. Your host will be setting it up in the morning at a convenient time usually around the surf lessons and yoga. If you have any special requirements, please inform us on arrival and we will cater for your needs.
Surf Lessons
Surf lessons are usually done in the morning, but can change according to conditions. Our instructors are knowledge and can adapt to your level of surfing from beginners to intermediate progressing to more advanced skills. It is important to communicate to your host and coach so they understand where you are and what your expectations are.
Yoga
The optional Yoga sessions are held by an experienced teacher, having in mind your daily surfing routine. She will focus on surfing movements either to prepare the group to a surf session or to just relax according to the group needs.
Most sessions are by the beach but in case of bad weather we hold them in the house.
Other
The Coromandel Peninsula, where Whangamata is locate has many tourist attractions and exploring around is recommended. Whnagamata itself offers many different options form Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Golfing among others.
