The camp is open from May until October. Our surf courses start every week on Monday and end on Friday. Therefore we recommend you to arrive on Sunday; however, if that is not possible, you can also join in during the week.
We offer courses in English and German for all surfing levels. The courses are held by experienced instructors and are based on the latest findings of sports science.
Surfing is not a sport that can be learned in one day- the more time you are spending with us, the bigger your progress will be.

Beginners

The maximum number of students per coach is 8. Classes are 5 days a week, approximately 4 hours a day. The location and time of the lessons depend on factors such as swell size, tide, wind and weather to ensure maximum learning progress and fun. In addition to the practical part there is of course a bit of theory, as well, where you learn the basics about waves, rips and currents, wind, tides, equipment, safety and a lot more.
You can use our surfing equipment after the surf lessons.
In the first week you are introduced to surfing in appropriate methodical steps. In the extension week we help you to further improve your skills.
Our video coaching can contribute a lot to a fast and efficient learning process.

Advanced surfers
The maximum number of students per coach is 8. The advanced course is for surfers who already have some experience in surfing. The course is designed specifically to enable you to reach your individual goals.

Private lessons / Surfguiding
If you are interested in private lessons or surfguiding, we are happy to design an individual offer for you. Please send us an email with your specific wishes and ideas.

Equipment
We only use the best equipment – boards of the brands NSP and Energia Tropical in all sizes from short- to longboards. NSP is the leading manufacturer of beginner boards. Some of the best Portuguese surfers are riding the Energia Tropical boards (see >>) shaped by topshaper Alvaro >>. If you want to buy a new or second-hand board we are happy to arrange that.
To make sure that the great surf feeling is not blurred by the sometimes cool water of the Atlantic Ocean, every student gets their own wetsuit for the time they are staying at the camp. The range of wetsuits (Billabong) covers all relevant sizes.

Things to bring
The Algarve offers a lot of sun and pleasant temperatures year-round. In summer you usually will not need to bring more than shorts, t-shirts, bikinis, thongs, towels and a lot of sunscreen; however, a sweater can be handy in case a cooler breeze blows at night.
If you want to bring your own wetsuit, we recommend a 3/2 steamer for most of the year. In midsummer there are many days when a shorty is sufficient, in winter it is a good idea to bring a 4/3 steamer.
If you arrive in Portugal on a weekend in midsummer, we recommend you to bring some cash with you as the cash dispensers might be out of money.

Dates for surf courses

Courses start on Mondays and last till Friday.

Kursnummer	von	bis
Course 19-2008	05. May 2008	11. May 2008	Low season
Course 20-2008	12. May 2008	18. May 2008	Low season
Course 21-2008	19. May 2008	25. May 2008	Low season
Course 22-2008	26. May 2008	01. Jun 2008	Low season
Course 23-2008	02. Jun 2008	08. Jun 2008	Low season
Course 24-2008	09. Jun 2008	15. Jun 2008	Low season
Course 25-2008	16. Jun 2008	22. Jun 2008	Low season
Course 26-2008	23. Jun 2008	29. Jun 2008	Low season
Course 27-2008	30. Jun 2008	06. Jul 2008	Peak season
Course 28-2008	07. Jul 2008	13. Jul 2008	Peak season
Course 29-2008	14. Jul 2008	20. Jul 2008	Peak season
Course 30-2008	21. Jul 2008	27. Jul 2008	Peak season
Course 31-2008	28. Jul 2008	03. Aug 2008	Peak season
Course 32-2008	04. Aug 2008	10. Aug 2008	Peak season
Course 33-2008	11. Aug 2008	17. Aug 2008	Peak season
Course 34-2008	18. Aug 2008	24. Aug 2008	Peak season
Course 35-2008	25. Aug 2008	31. Aug 2008	Peak season
Course 36-2008	01. Sep 2008	07. Sep 2008	Peak season
Course 37-2008	08. Sep 2008	14. Sep 2008	Low season
Course 38-2008	15. Sep 2008	21. Sep 2008	Low season
Course 39-2008	22. Sep 2008	28. Sep 2008	Low season
Course 40-2008	29. Sep 2008	05. Okt 2008	Low season
Course 41-2008	06. Okt 2008	12. Okt 2008	Low season
Course 42-2008	13. Okt 2008	19. Okt 2008	Low season
Course 43-2008	20. Okt 2008	26. Okt 2008	Low season
Course 44-2008	27. Okt 2008	02. Nov 2008	Low season

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