Progression Program
How it works:
Summer Time Surf Camper Ability Sheet
Our Summer Time Surf Instruction Method creates a functional foundation for the beginner surfer to build upon.
Our dynamic program focuses the surfer on mastering four ability levels.
This program creates a fulfilling, goal-oriented environment. We focus our students on the individual steps they must take to become master watermen and waterwomen. Students move to the next level based on the professional discretion of the instructors. Students are encouraged to give a half hour demonstration to their instructors when they feel that they are ready to move on to the next level.
*Season: One Surf-Season will be defined as any consecutive eight-week period in which the student has been surfing at least once a week.
UnderGrad Program 4:1 Ratio
Bunker (first season of surfing & up)
Elementary skills: Has some ocean swimming abilities, focus an understanding of ocean dynamics (i.e. water safety), understands the concepts of catching waves, learn popup, learn proper surfing stance, how to enter and exit ocean safely with board.
Snapper (2 seasons & up)
Continuation skills developed in Bunker. Can enter and exit ocean safely. Can paddle independently. Learn turtle dive/paddle over wave techniques. Comprehension of swell direction, tidal and wind factors. How to identify and navigate Rip tides. Competent ocean swimming (body surfing, injured stroke, etc). Focus directional surfing (i.e. cutting, Finding the foil). Begin to catch waves independently.
Graduate Program 6:1 Ratio
Striper (2 seasons & up)
Continuation skills developed in Bunker. Begin directional surfing (cutting, setting foil, bottom turns, harnessing speed) Advanced turtle dive/paddle over: Learn duck dive (when applicable). Begin to competently surf larger waves independently.
Sharks (3 seasons & up)
Continuation skills developed in Foil-finder. Independent surfer. Possesses a working knowledge of surf safety and danger avoidance techniques. Can directional surf, cut, turn, duck dive.
Begin practice of advanced surfing moves (cutback, floater, etc.).
Surf Team (4 seasons & up)
Student has competency in all aspects of surfing life. Independent surfer. All skills honed in a group setting as to understand dynamics of lineups, etiquette, troubleshooting, etc.
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