If this is your first surf lesson, you've tried it on your own a few times, or you've taken a course before but want to review the basics or improve your surfing with tailored tips and feedback from instructors who know the beaches of Conil de la Frontera, this is the place for you.
Surf lessons in Conil de la Frontera
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We adapt to your knowledge, with a theory session that can include an introduction to surfing and waves, safety, and practicing on the sand how to stand up and glide on the board if you've never surfed before, or reviewing concepts and setting new goals if you have. You'll also have plenty of time to enjoy the water and surf the waves.
We offer classes for children and adults, with no age limit; you just need to know how to swim and bring your enthusiasm!
The beaches of Conil de la Frontera, with their fine sand and flat terrain, are perfect for learning to surf, with gentle, long waves that make the first contact with this sport easier. The beach at Conil, La Fontanilla, and especially Los Bateles are great for kids, with small, gentle waves in the summer that help them get familiar and enjoy their surf lessons safely and fun.
The first thing to know is that surfing is not an easy discipline: each wave is different, the wave moves, the board moves, and catching and riding a wave for the first time requires strength, technique, and luck. But don't get discouraged; we are here to help you in this wonderful process of learning to surf.
The beginner surf course is generally structured into three parts:
At this level, the general goal is to slide on the foam in a straight line, master foot placement on the board, and balance your weight. For those with less skill, the goal will be to catch waves lying down, turn gently, brake, and accelerate. We will also focus on catching waves without the instructor's help, paddling independently, and controlling your board so that you are ready for the next level.
After introductions, we'll explain the class process in detail and the session's objectives. We'll cover some basic concepts about the sea and waves and discuss the surf conditions for the session.
We'll review surfing modalities, basic terms and concepts, behavior rules in the water, and priority rules. We'll also show you how a surfboard works, the fins, wax, and leash—basic and essential equipment we use every time we go into the water.
Safety is paramount, and we must remember that we are practicing an adventure sport, so from day one, we'll explain surf priorities and rules, currents, how to act in case of falls or "wipeouts," equipment control, and how to interact with other surfers, safety signals, etc.
We'll discuss how to enter the sea, position yourself, paddle on the board, timing in surfing, and how to catch the first foam and waves lying down for those having their first lesson. We'll continue with standing up, the gliding position, and how to re-enter the sea, showing you how to do it on your board on the sand to facilitate later practice.
Now it's time to put what we've learned into practice, bringing our enthusiasm and patience. The first days are the most fun; everything is new, and we quickly achieve goals. The instructors will help us at all times, guiding us on the waves, correcting mistakes, encouraging and motivating us. Whether you surf a wave lying down or standing up to the shore, the most important thing is that you'll have enjoyed it and will be looking forward to your next surf session.
It is a recurring question when hiring a surf course with 9Pies. If you want to have the basic notions, one or two days of the course may be enough to get in touch with surfing. If you want a broader base, and develop what you have learned in the first few days, a course of 5 days or a week will be better for you. Above all, your body tones up after the first 2 or 3 sessions and gets used to the movements of surfing, the concepts are internalized and can be put into practice more easily. Now, learning to surf is a long-distance race and the progression is not usually fast.
You only need to bring a swimsuit, sun protection and a towel, that and a lot of desire is the only essential.
The price includes insurance, the neoprene suit and the surfboard.
Of course you can, it's good to use the table you master for classes. Even so, at the school you can find a wide variety of boards, from shortboards with a few liters, all kinds of softboards or even classic longboards, in case you prefer to try one or not to bring your own for comfort.
