Let’s be realistic: learning to surf or improving your skills when you’re 15 and have the whole summer holiday ahead of you is one thing. Doing the same after the age of 30, with a full-time job, responsibilities, a busy life and less free time, is a completely different challenge. The average adult surfer doesn’t want to waste time making the same mistakes week after week. They want efficiency, safety and, above all, results.
At Step by Step Atlantic, we fully understand your situation. That’s why we’ve developed a high-performance training method tailored to adult life, designed to help you make progress without frustration.
The Importance of a Coach: Meet Hugo Taipa
To improve quickly, you need precise guidance from someone who really knows their stuff. Our programme is led by Hugo Taipa, a certified coach with years of experience in competitive surfing and a former athlete on the world longboard circuit. Hugo won’t just give you generic tips; he’ll analyse your technique down to the last detail, pinpointing exactly which posture flaws are holding you back.
The Accelerated Evolution Method
- Customised Briefings and Debriefings: Before getting into the water, we set clear goals for
the session based on your current level. At the end, we’ll review what went well and what needs
immediate adjustment. - Filmed Sessions and Video Analysis: The video doesn't lie. Having your waves filmed allows you to
see exactly where you’re placing your hands incorrectly or how you can improve your surfing form. After the
Once the session is over, you’ll have full access to your videos so you can practise the moves at home. - Optional Photo Shoot: As well as analysis videos, you can choose to have photographic records
high-quality professionals to document and share your progress.
No Worries: Just Turn Up and Surf
We know your time is precious. That’s why, with us, you won’t waste precious minutes analysing forecast maps or driving from beach to beach. We strategically choose the ideal spot each day — where the waves are best suited to your level and, crucially, where there are fewer people. All you have to do is turn up. We’ll take care of the rest.
More Confidence, Better Surfing
The adult surfer’s biggest enemy is often a lack of confidence and a fear of injury. With the support and guidance of an experienced professional, both in and out of the water, you’ll feel confident enough to try new manoeuvres, read the sea better and catch more and better waves.
Don’t let routine hold you back. Book your personalised coaching session at Step by Step Atlantic and take your surfing to the next level.
