I have tried taking surf lessons before, both in the wave pool and in the ocean. But nothing ever comes close to this... Philippine Surfing Academy's SURFCUIT 1.0.
Surfcuit is a one of a kind progressive surf training which focuses on the basics of surfing. Each session has the combination of poi, yoga, surf lectures, paddling drills, and lots of wave pool surfing action. Its objective is to have the students catch their own waves without the surf coaches' assistance by the end of the program and for them to be educated about the proper surf etiquette that should be practiced when in the ocean.
This is the per-session summarized lesson plan of Surfcuit 1.0:
The sessions happen every other week which is such a bummer because you would want to be surfing EVERY WEEK after your first session!
Coach Paolo Soler heads this program and, together with PSA's team of coaches, they assist each and every one of the Surfcuit participants to achieve their fullest surfing potential.
I belong to the first batch of Surfcuit graduates and it was a happy-sad moment when we ended the last session. Happy because I can now catch my own waves in the wave pool (and I also learned how to cross step). Sad because the program had to end. But, hey! I heard there's a Surfcuit 2.0 coming up! When the official announcement is out, I will be the first one to register! :)
Surfcuit is a one of a kind progressive surf training which focuses on the basics of surfing. Each session has the combination of poi, yoga, surf lectures, paddling drills, and lots of wave pool surfing action. Its objective is to have the students catch their own waves without the surf coaches' assistance by the end of the program and for them to be educated about the proper surf etiquette that should be practiced when in the ocean.
This is the per-session summarized lesson plan of Surfcuit 1.0:
- Session 1: Surfvivor Skills: Maneuvering Around the Surf & Safety
- Session 2: Surf Culture: Surf Etiquette & Paddle Strengthening
- Session 3: Surf Consistent: Wave Reading, Timing & Take-offs
- Session 4: Turn it Up: Basic & Advanced Turns
- Session 5: Step It Up: Longboard Cross Stepping & Nose Riding
- Session 6: Go Shorter: Basic Short Board & Duck Diving
The sessions happen every other week which is such a bummer because you would want to be surfing EVERY WEEK after your first session!
Coach Paolo Soler heads this program and, together with PSA's team of coaches, they assist each and every one of the Surfcuit participants to achieve their fullest surfing potential.
I belong to the first batch of Surfcuit graduates and it was a happy-sad moment when we ended the last session. Happy because I can now catch my own waves in the wave pool (and I also learned how to cross step). Sad because the program had to end. But, hey! I heard there's a Surfcuit 2.0 coming up! When the official announcement is out, I will be the first one to register! :)
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