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SURFING LESSONS & SURFING SAFARIS IN CAPE TOWN
LEARN TO SURF IN
CAPE TOWN with top instructors, on great
waves in exquisite waters on the Cape Peninsula.
This
course is open to all Travellers volunteers and can be completed
before, during or after your placement.If you love the outdoors and adrenalin pumped lifestyle, you'll enjoy
these lessons and tours!
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1-Day
"Experience the Stoke" Surf lesson £33
/ US $50
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4-Day
"Uber Stoked" Surf Lesson Package £105
/ US $155
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7-Day
Surfing Safari £550
/ US $825
COURSE OVERVIEW
The surf school in Cape Town has been sharing the surfing lifestyle and
spreading the ‘stoke’ to customers since 2009. They are a ‘mobile’ surf
school operation, providing a unique surfing experience at beaches with
the most ideal wind and swell conditions on the day of your lesson.
Tuition is progressive so you learn
different skills each successive lesson.
STOKED - adjective - [stokht]- to be completely and intensely exhilarated.
Lessons concentrate on safety, technique and most importantly fun (the
best surfer is the one having the most fun!) Surf safety is emphasized
and always has a max 1:5 coach to student ratio to ensure maximum
personalized attention.
“EXPERIENCE THE STOKE” SURF LESSON
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1 x 2 hour lesson
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Use of a surfboard and comfy Rip Curl wetsuit
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Qualified instructor
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Free pro photographs of your lesson
After a short train trip, you will be met at the
beach with the most suitable conditions on the day of your lesson. The
lesson covers everything from surf safety and ocean awareness, to
paddling technique and how to stand up and surf the waves.
4 DAY “UBER
STOKED” SURF LESSON PACKAGE
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4 x 2 hour lessons
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Use of a surfboard and comfy Rip Curl wetsuit
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Qualified instructor
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Free pro photographs of your lesson
After a short train trip, you will be met at the
beach with the most suitable conditions on the day of your lesson. The
lessons cover everything from surf safety and ocean awareness, to
paddling technique, how to stand up and surf the waves, turning and
trimming green waves to wave selection and rules of the surf.
After 4 lessons you are guaranteed to be stoked and
ready to venture off into the appropriate ‘beginner’ surf on your own.
We will advise what equipment is best for you and even arrange
discounted equipment, should you decide to purchase your own gear.
7 DAY SURFING SAFARI
Learn to surf or improve your surfing along the spectacular coastline
between Cape Town and Jeffrey’s Bay. Seven days of surf lessons and
coaching at some of the Southern Cape and Garden Route’s most beautiful
beaches and six nights accommodation in backpackers within walking
distance of the waves.
Day One:
Morning pick up from your location in Cape Town or surrounds and
drive to Betty’s Bay along the dramatic coastal route where mountains
plummet into the ocean, offering regular sightings of whales breaching
during calving season (Sept-Nov). Upon arrival in Betty’s Bay, we change
into our wetsuit, wax up the boards and head down onto the secluded
beach, which offers panoramic views of the area.
After a 2 hour lesson, and working up a healthy appetite, we head to
Hermanus for lunch at one of the many beachfront restaurants and wander
the cliff path for some whale sightings. We continue our journey through
the wheat and canola fields to Cape Aghulas, where we stay the night at
Cape Aghulas Backpackers. If daylight allows, we will sneak in an
evening surf session at the main beach, just a short walk from the
backpackers. A delicious South African ‘braai’ (barbecue) awaits us that
evening.
Day Two:
Wake up for an early morning surf lesson, followed by a trip down to
the Southern Most tip of Africa. We shop for some lunch goodies and then
head across to the picturesque fishing village of Arniston where we
spend the rest of the day surfing (improving on the skills learnt in
lessons one and two) and picnicking in the dunes. That evening we return
to Cape Aghulas Backpackers. Option to have dinner at the backpackers or
one of the local restaurants.
Day Three:
After breakfast we head up the coast to the cozy surf village of
Victoria Bay. If conditions are favourable, we will head out for a surf
session. If not, we will continue up the coast to our next overnight
stop, Buffalo Bay Backpackers, situated right on the sand of a gorgeous
piece of coastline. After an evening surf lesson, and watching the
sunset, we’ll warm up around a bonfire and watch some video analysis of
the past 3 days of lessons and sessions.
Day Four:
Morning surf lesson is followed by a day of relaxing on the beach or
lazing around at backpackers. Non-surfing related activities can be
arranged such as canoeing, visiting the Elephant Sanctuary or exploring
the village of Knysna. For those who have the energy, we head out for an
afternoon surf session to practice the skills learnt in the morning
lesson. That evening we head into Knysna to watch the sunset from the
beautiful Knysna heads and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Day Five:
Depart after breakfast for Jeffrey’s Bay with a mid-morning coffee
break on the rocks overlooking the ocean at Plettenberg Bay. We arrive
in jeffrey’s Bay at lunchtime and settle into our rooms on the beach at
Island Vibe Backpackers. We head out for an afternoon surf session at
Jeffrey’s Bay and then enjoy a sunset drink from our balcony. That
evening there is an option to stay at the backpackers that offers a
vibrant nightlife, surf movies and good food, or head out into town to
one of the many local bars and restaurants.
Day Six:
Depending on conditions, we will either surf in Jeffrey’s Bay or
head to Cape St Franscis (of Endless Summer fame) for a final lesson and
surf session. We will return mid-afternoon allowing time for those of
you interested in stocking up on surf gear at one of the many surf
factory shops or visiting a local surfboard shaper’s factory. That
evening we will have a final dinner together either at the backpackers
or at a restaurant in town.
Day Seven:
Depart Jeffrey’s Bay after an optional sunrise surf (condition
dependent) and head back to Cape Town with a stop off at the Bloukrans
Bridge for those who option to attempt the Highest (216m) Bungee Jump in
the world. Drop off’s at venues in and around Cape Town early evening.
If you wish to continue your travels up the East Coast, you may also
choose to disembark the trip at Jeffrey’s Bay.
What is included?
- Use of all surfing gear: wetsuit, leash, surfboard and wax
- Surf lessons and coaching by expert instructors (with the SSA
qualification and life guarding certification)
- Surfing photographs and video analysis
- Transportation
- 6 nights’ accommodation in backpacker dorm rooms (upgrade to
private rooms/guest house available upon request at additional
expense)
- Free Stoked T-shirt
What is NOT included?
- Meals and drinks (except the braai on day 1)
- Optional activities: Bungee Jump
- Items of a personal nature
Recommended items to bring:
- Waterproof sunscreen (zinc and or ‘island Tribe’
recommended)
- Towels x 2
- Bathing suit/boardshorts
- Warm jacket
- Sense of humour and ‘go-for-it’ attitude
This trip leaves Cape Town every Sunday, returning to
Cape Town the following Saturday. Runs right throughout the
year!
Each tour is professionally organised, driven and guided
by an experienced surfing instructor and tour-guide.
Please Note: The surf school strives to ensure that you
have the most enjoyable trip. Due to the nature of surfing,
being dependent on ocean and wind conditions, we may
occasionally make changes to improve your surf trip
experience. Such changes may include altering the daily
schedule, route, accommodation or transportation
arrangements.
The surf school will always inform you of such changes
and reserves the right to cancel or postpone any adventure
due to humongous, gigantic waves or howling winds in which a
full refund will be given. A 100% guarantee applies to
lessons and training. This part will be refunded if the
school falls short of their instructions. We recommend that
all persons take out personal insurance as the surf school
is not responsible for injuries, loss or damages.
All surfing participants must be able to swim at least
50m unassisted.
Single and double rooms are available on request and the
difference in price will be for your own expense. Please
submit this request with your application.
Got any questions? Please
email us:
info@travellersworldwide.com
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