Waihi Beach is the perfect place to learn how to surf!
Waihi Beach Surf School has more then 20 years experience in teaching your kids how to surf, practice a new sport, meet new friends and learn how to handle the ocean.
All our instructors have:
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Surf Instructor Certificate by Surfing NZ
- Water Safety Certification
- At least five years personal surfing experience
- Lifeguard Certification
To work with and alongside schools to provide the very best education in surfing, surf safety, surf survival, beach education and the right fitness to suit your surfing abilty.
Most of all to have fun and enjoy while you learn. Give the kids a chance to let loose with us, safely in the water to improve their surfing and ocean skills.
Our friendly, highly trained and certified instructors will guide you through an informative and comfortable process of learning how to surf.
The course is outlined into three main sections. We start off with a briefing of the day ahead and then divide into groups. When in groups the students are given an educational session on the fundamentals of surfing, technique and saftey.
They will learn about the beach and surf conditions. Then they will hit the waves where they will be able to put into practice what they have learned, play and enjoy life one wave at a time.
All equipment is provived including board, wetsuit and sunblock. You may bring your own wetsuit if preffered.
Waihi Beach is one of New Zealand safest surf beaches.
Waihi Beach Surf School is located right on the beach, down the main end. Only a 270m walk to the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. We have R.A.M reports and N.O.P.
All our instructors have completed a First Aid Course for Surf Instructors, and ISA and New Zealand Surf Instructor. The main focus is to help kids build their confidence in the surf regardless of surfing ability.
Students will develop an understanding of the surf and the ocean in a safe environment during this program.
As well as developing surf skills, the program also covers topics such as surf awareness, surf conditions, fitness, identifying rips, timing of catching waves and reading the surf.
Get the children confident around the water. Building confidence and instill the love of the ocean and the environment.
Towel, Snack, Water, Sun-cream
All levels are welcome
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