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Australia Surf Dude, 1-3 month Surf Courses

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From Price: 2,497.00EUR / GBP2,242.00

Hey Dude! If you think you can throw around a couple of "totally tubulars" and pass yourself off as a surfer, you're a real hodad with the IQ of a Malibu Barbie. Become an Ultimate surfing legend on our Xtreme Gap 1, 2 or 3 months surf courses and learn how to do it properly and remember surfing is all about fun.

Surf Dude Essential Info

This course will turn you into a surfing legend, impressing all who watch you dominating the waves (just don't blame us if you are talking surfer speak gibberish after the course is through) three months is all we need to get you to the standard of instructor, 3 months just devote to surfing in some of Australia's prime surf spots. Food and full board (no pun intented).

Prepare to be "stoked" by the sand, sun and surf. How stoked will you be? "Super-stocked" "mega-stoked" "stoked to the max," and downright "stockaboka."

Course Overview

This gap year course will either improve your basic surf skills (1 month course) or get you up to surf instructor standard. Of course that is if you want to, you are welcome to just spend 3 long months surfing every day. Pretty sweet. Duuuude.

Total Surf Coach Course

Duration: 3 months
Entry requirements: None -some surf experience, basic swimming skills, min. 18 years.

Intermediate Surf Coach Course Duration: 2 months

Entry requirements: Some surf experience, basis swimming skills, min. 18 years

Advanced Surf Coach Course Duration: 1 month

Entry requirement: Intermediate surf skills (ability to perform basic maneuvers on an unbroken wave, forehand and backhand), Ability to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minute) After this course you will be able to teach other to learn to surf.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included on a shared basis, your time will be split between several surf camps, where you will be staying in luxury beach front accomodation.

Getting There

The course starts in Sydney, Australia. If you need help booking a flight just let us know.

When To Go

Please contact us for dates, the course runs year round with set start dates.

Why Xtreme Gap?

We are learn to surf specialists. We focus on 3 main areas to have you up and surfing with confidence and style, in a fun, safe environment.

All our instructors hold accreditations with surfing NSW, Bronze medallion - A.S.L.S.C., and First Aid Certificates.

1. Technique - Learning made easy with our time tested coaching techniques. Our accredited surf instructors are in the water with you every step of the way, teaching correct paddling techniques, wave selection, understanding the oceans elements, and how to stand up and ride waves. For the intermediate we concentrate on timing, wave selection, turning, and getting the most out of each ride. It is our goal to provide you with the knowledge and experience that will put you well on your way to living the ultimate lifestyle.

2. Safety - is the highest priority, everyday we take you to the friendliest and safest surf beaches, we use new learner specific equipment, as well as abide by Surfing Australia guidelines by maintaining a ratio of 1 instructor to 8 students. With major focus on ocean safety, equipment, respect for the environment, and surf etiquette, our lessons are sound and the experience complete.

3. Fun - A wise and cool dude once said, ï¿½The best surfer in the world is the surfer who is having the most funï¿½.So remember, whether youï¿½re wiping out or catching a wicked wave, surfing is all about having the time of your life.

Price and Dates

The "total surf coach course" full three months course is â¬ 4999
Two months course â¬ 3899
One month course â¬ 2497
Contact us for the starting dates.

Included

(Beginner to pro, 3 month course)

Airport Transfer
2 nights Accommodation in Sydney
83 nights accommodation the surf centres
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the course (excluding weekends)
All qualifications
5 Day Sydney to Byron Tour
20 hours required work experience with our surf schools
2 days off a week to explore surrounding surf locations
Qualified Level 2 surf instructors available to assist and support
Great career possibilities

Excluded

Flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Spending money

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Itinerary

Total Surf Coach Course, from beginner to pro!

Practical development of surf skills from beginner to intermediate
Surf safety and knowledge
Wave selection and specific surf manoeuvres
Weather and surf forecasting skills
Coaching and training skills

In one month you will be able to:

Stand and trim along an unbroken wave unassisted
After two months you will be able to:
Perform top and bottom turns on unbroken waves
Negotiate rips and currents
Increase surf fitness

In 3 months you will be able to:

Perform cut back, re-entry manoeuvres and link effectively
Apply First Aid
Apply Advanced Resuscitation
Perform a ocean rescue
Instruct a surf class
Get all the chicks (unassisted by alcohol)

Qualifications Gained:

Internationally recognized Level 1 Surf Instructor Qualification
Senior First Aid
Ocean Safety Surf Coach Award APOLA
Advanced Resuscitation
Work with Children Check

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