{"id":1517,"date":"2026-06-29T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:57:41","slug":"your-first-surf-lesson-everything-thats-going-to-happen-no-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/a-tua-primeira-aula-de-surf-tudo-o-que-vai-acontecer-sem-segredos\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Surf Lesson: Everything That\u2019s Going to Happen (No Secrets!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s perfectly normal to feel a mixture of excitement and nerves before your first surfing lesson.<br>The same doubts always crop up: \u201cWill I be able to stand up?\u201d, \u201cWill I look ridiculous?\u201d,<br>\u201cWon\u2019t the sea be too rough?\u201d.<br>At Step by Step Atlantic, we want you to come with just one thing on your mind: having fun. So that<br>So you know exactly what to expect, we\u2019ve put together a detailed step-by-step guide to your first experience<br>with us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check-in and Direct Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you arrive at our school, our team will welcome you and provide you with the materials suitable for your<br>body and level: a wetsuit that fits you perfectly (to keep you warm) and a surfboard<br>foam surfboards (softboards). These boards are larger and float very well, making it easier to<br>They are designed for learning and are soft to ensure complete safety should you bump into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The Briefing and Practice on the Sand (Where the magic begins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic safety rules at sea.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Rules at sea: once your lesson is over, if you decide to hire a board, it\u2019s important to be aware that there are rules at sea, such as right of way and designated areas for experienced and beginner surfers<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to lie down correctly on the board (positioning is everything!). The correct technique for standing up (the pop-up) without losing your balance.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We practise the movement on the sand several times until you feel confident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Entering the Water with the Coach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: The Smile at the End of the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will you fall? Yes, sometimes, and that\u2019s part of the fun! But we guarantee that, with our step-by-step technique, you\u2019ll manage to ride your first wave and experience that indescribable feeling of freedom. At the end of the lesson, we\u2019ll return your equipment and there\u2019ll be time to relax and share stories of the best moments with the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Tip: Car hire vs. driving school \u2013 which should you choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve never surfed before, always choose a school. Renting a board and heading out into the sea on your own without<br>Knowing the right techniques can be dangerous and, above all, frustrating. With a<br>As a certified instructor, you ensure progress five times faster and in complete safety<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c9 perfeitamente normal sentir um misto de entusiasmo e nervosismo antes da primeira aula de surf.Surgem sempre as mesmas d\u00favidas: &#8220;Ser\u00e1 que vou conseguir p\u00f4r-me de p\u00e9?&#8221;, &#8220;Vou parecer rid\u00edculo?&#8221;,&#8220;O mar n\u00e3o estar\u00e1 demasiado grande?&#8221;.No Step by Step Atlantic, queremos que venhas apenas com uma preocupa\u00e7\u00e3o: divertir-te. Para quesaibas exatamente ao que vens, prepar\u00e1mos o [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-surf"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1517"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1521,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions\/1521"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/step-by-step-atlantic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}