LEARN TO SURF IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. This is an
exciting and fun project where you will learn to surf one on one with
top instructors. You will be surfing on great waves in the warm
Indian Ocean of Durban.
If you have always preferred the
outdoor and adrenalin pumped lifestyle then this is for you. You will
spend your time learning to surf by having daily surf lessons as well as
having plenty of personal practice time. Your accommodation will be
situated in a lively and surf orientated backpackers right next to the
beach.
Our surf project is based in the lively city of Durban which is renowned for its
surfing, golden beaches, big waves and great nightlife. Durban is known as one
of the elite surfing venues in the world and hosts a number of international
surfing events each year and has produced many top surfers over the years. The
surfing course will take place in the suburbs of Durban right next to the beach
and a short drive to the lively nightlife of Durban city centre.
WHO CAN DO THIS COURSE?
This
course is open to all Travellers volunteers and can be completed
before, during or after your placement.
Non-Travellers volunteers are also welcome to participate in this
course.
PRICES:
£495
for all Travellers volunteers doing a placement with us
EXTREME SPORTS AND CULTURE SPECIAL OFFER - £1,775 Combine 2 weeks Coaching Sports
and teaching in a rural Zulu village, then take a
7-Day Surfing Course on the golden
beaches of Durban, followed by a
7-Day
Paragliding Course in the awesome mountains and valleys of
KwaZulu-Natal ... A month you'll never forget!
MINI PROJECTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About your
Course
The course provides one on one professional surfing instruction from top local
instructors. You will have 2 hour lessons daily from Monday - Friday where you
will be visiting a variety of beaches to learn in a number of different surfing
environments. You will also be using a variety of boards to find out which one
you are most suited to, which will give you an overall insight into surfing.
As part of the course you will also get the
chance to have a day surfing on a dam which has still water. This is a great way
for beginners to start to learn to balance and
the basics of surfing.
As part of the course there will be theoretical lessons as well as practical
which will assist you in your learning. The course will also cover an
explanation of how a surfboard is made as well as a practical demonstration by a
local surfboard shaper. As part of the course all surfboards, bodyboards,
wetsuits, leashes and rash vests will be provided by the school. Inbetween
surfing lessons you will have the opportunity to practice your surfing with your
own board at the beach just 50 meters from your accommodation.
Whatever your standard, the course will be able to cater for you. If you are
a total beginner then the instructors will start with the basics and work their
way up or if you are an experienced surfer then the course will cater for you as
well. The course is also flexible as to your needs, as everyone progresses at
different speeds, so whatever your standard and speed of development, the
surfing instructors will be able to cater for you requirements and give you the
necessary one on one instruction.
This project is available all year round due to the good weather in Durban.
The water stays warm throughout the year.
"The guys who run the surf course are really
friendly and welcoming, when I arrived at the surfing headquarters I was amazed
by the location it is absolutely beautiful and looking over the beach. To get
down to the beach which is a private beach all we had to do was simply open
their back gate and we were right on the beach which is stunning. For those who are wishing to learn how to surf in a
beautiful surfing environment with professional instruction then this is the
course for you. The course is well structured because it adds practical with
theoretical sessions as well as plenty of practice time after the lessons and
living in a backpackers 50 meters from the beach is great because there is easy
access to the beach as well as a good social life." Richard Cowley
Accommodation and Living in South Africa
Accommodation is situated
in a lively and surf orientated backpackers only a 50 meter walk from the beach.
The backpackers is situated in the suburbs of Durban close to a number of shops,
fast food takeaways and bars. Being right next to the beach will give you plenty
of opportunities to grab your surf board and head down the beach for extra surf
practice after your lessons. The backpackers has plenty of facilities such as
pool table, internet connection, Braai area (South African BBQ), TV lounge with
all the latest DVD's, bar, swimming pool, kitchen, social area to hang out and
dinning area. Accommodation will be in a dorm room sharing with around 2 - 6
people.
You'll be given a budget for
food which will cover all your meals and you will be taken to the shops on a
regular basis to buy all of your food requirements. All you will need is pocket money for
extras, such as Cokes, shampoo, beers, travelling around, etc.
Travel, Visas and Support & Backup:
This information on Travel and Visas is for those who would like to do this
Surfing course but who are not doing another placement with us.
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Ltd., ATOL No. 6856. (Read more about Murray Rogers Travel Ltd.)
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the same flight
and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other volunteers on
your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up before leaving
for your placement.
We can also arrange your flight
dates to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling
around and sightseeing - this is a fascinating and wondrous country!
Where possible, all flights we
arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our volunteers
choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket, of course. If you choose to book your own
flights, you should endeavour to get a changeable ticket. We meet you at the
airport regardless of whether you make your own travel arrangements or not.
You'll fly into the Airport in Johannesburg
and then fly to Durban or catch the Baz Bus down to Durban
which will give you the opportunity to see beautiful South Africa.
When you arrive, you'll
be met by your surfing instructor who will take you straight to your
accommodation and the base for your surf lessons and introduce you to everyone.
VISAS:. In countries where
visas or immigration documents are required, we'll send you all the necessary
forms and information and make the process very easy for you.
To read about the extensiveSupport & Backup we provide in our countries,
please click here.
PRICES:
To see the Prices of this project and all
our other projects in South Africa, please
click here
Prices
include
Food & accommodation while on your project,
unless otherwise stated,
All support and backup
during your programme
Meeting you at the
nearest airport, where appropriate, but exclude international travel.
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