Your First Surf Lesson: Everything That’s Going to Happen (No Secrets!)

It’s perfectly normal to feel a mixture of excitement and nerves before your first surfing lesson.
The same doubts always crop up: “Will I be able to stand up?”, “Will I look ridiculous?”,
“Won’t the sea be too rough?”.
At Step by Step Atlantic, we want you to come with just one thing on your mind: having fun. So that
So you know exactly what to expect, we’ve put together a detailed step-by-step guide to your first experience
with us:

Step 1: Check-in and Direct Equipment

When you arrive at our school, our team will welcome you and provide you with the materials suitable for your
body and level: a wetsuit that fits you perfectly (to keep you warm) and a surfboard
foam surfboards (softboards). These boards are larger and float very well, making it easier to
They are designed for learning and are soft to ensure complete safety should you bump into them.

Step 2: The Briefing and Practice on the Sand (Where the magic begins)

Before getting into the water, we have a theory and practical session on the sand that lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. Here you will learn:

  • Basic safety rules at sea.
  •  Rules at sea: once your lesson is over, if you decide to hire a board, it’s important to be aware that there are rules at sea, such as right of way and designated areas for experienced and beginner surfers
  • How to lie down correctly on the board (positioning is everything!). The correct technique for standing up (the pop-up) without losing your balance.
  • We practise the movement on the sand several times until you feel confident.

Step 3: Entering the Water with the Coach

You won’t be out in the open sea on your own. Your instructor will be in the water with you, helping you pick the right wave, giving you a push at just the right moment and providing immediate feedback after each attempt.

Step 4: The Smile at the End of the Day

Will you fall? Yes, sometimes, and that’s part of the fun! But we guarantee that, with our step-by-step technique, you’ll manage to ride your first wave and experience that indescribable feeling of freedom. At the end of the lesson, we’ll return your equipment and there’ll be time to relax and share stories of the best moments with the group.

Extra Tip: Car hire vs. driving school – which should you choose?

If you’ve never surfed before, always choose a school. Renting a board and heading out into the sea on your own without
Knowing the right techniques can be dangerous and, above all, frustrating. With a
As a certified instructor, you ensure progress five times faster and in complete safety

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