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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: SURFING LESSONS

LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro or Florianópolis

Surfing courses on Rio's glamorous Barra da Tijuca Beach or Floripa's lush Praia dos Ingleses... Surfing is all about balance, concentration, attention, muscle development, aerobic capacity (fitness), flexibility, strength and many other things. Learn this fantastic sport in one of the best surfing locations in the world! "Starting from the Mouth of the Amazon, descending on the eastern coast to Cabo de Sao Roque and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a one of the most interesting surfing destinations of the South Americas"  - Rio Surf Guide

Surfing in Florianópolis

Your school is a professional school based on Praia dos Ingleses.

  • You can choose how many lessons you'd like to take from 3 to 12. Periods are flexible, so you can take 3 lessons in 5 weeks or 12 lessons in 2 weeks... it's totally up to you!

  • Any level catered for!

  • You'll always have a couple of theory lessons in your course alongside a majority of practical lessons on the beach!

  • All your instructors are qualified and experienced, and all lessons are held next to a lifeguard base for added safety in the water

  • All equipment is provided for you by the school, including surfboards and clothing. You even get a free rubber surf shirt to keep included in the cost of your project!

The training includes: 

1 - Physical Preparation: Stretching exercises to increase muscle strength, exercises to increase aerobic capacity

2 - Preparation Technique: Lying and sitting, rowing, dolphin, getting in on the right or left, standing (drop) and the first maneuvers

3 - Basics: Winds and tides, ocean currents and flow (channels), safety precautions, care equipment, environmental education and nutrition

Prices:
3 Lessons (1 theory, 2 practice) - £100
5 Lessons (1 theory, 4 practice) - £130
7 Lessons (1 theory, 6 practice) - £160
12 Lessons (2 theory, 10 practice) - £240

Surfing in Rio
Your school has over 10 years-experience teaching Surfing in Rio, and is based on Barra da Tijuca, one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio and known as a Brazilian Miami!

  • Lessons twice a week - 4 hours per week total

  • Any level catered for!

  • Lessons are 100% practical

  • All your instructors are qualified and experienced, and all lessons are held next to a lifeguard base for added safety in the water

  • All equipment is provided for you by the school, including surfboards and clothing. You even get a free rubber surf shirt to keep included in the cost of your project!

  • All transport to and from your accommodation included#

Prices:
£75 for the first week, £40 for each additional week

     

Fun and Sun! Adventure filled voluntary projects in Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguassu in Brazil





 

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Portuguese Lessons
Yoga Lessons
Watersports, Treks & Adventure
Capoeria Lessons
Surfing Lessons
PADI Diving Courses
Brazilian Music Lessons
Photography Lessons
Kayak & Canoe Lessons
Latin Dance Lessons

 

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