Level Up Your Ride
Ready to leave the foam behind? Our intermediate sessions are designed for surfers who have mastered the basics and are hungry for the green waves. This 1:1 coaching focuses on technical precision, ocean reading, and transitioning to more advanced equipment.
Phase 1: Ocean Strategy & Warm-Up
We start with a physical warm-up to prep your muscles for explosive movements. While we stretch, we analyze the conditions:
- Reading the Lineup: Identifying where the waves are breaking and understanding exactly what you look for in the line up.
- Currents & Channels: Learning how to use the ocean’s natural channels to paddle out efficiently without wasting energy fighting the breaking waves.
- Safety & Etiquette: Mastering priority rules and how to navigate a busier lineup safely.
Phase 2: Catching Green Waves
This is where the magic happens. We move past the white water to catch unbroken (green) waves. Jeffrey will be in the water with you to help with:
- Angled Take-offs: Learning to pop up while dropping into the face of the wave.
- Trimming & Carving: Finding the “power source” of the wave to maintain speed and start making your first turns.
The Gear Transition
One of the hardest parts of progressing is knowing when to ditch the foamie. Jeffrey provides expert guidance on downsizing your equipment:
- Foamie to Hardboard: Making the leap to a “real” board with confidence.
- Finding Your Style: Whether you want to dance on a Longboard or seek the agility of a Shortboard, we provide the right equipment and technique to match your goals.
