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.

We offer surfguiding and surfcourses (beginner & advanced level)  from November until April. Those courses are organized by our Partner Surfcamp.

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 17-2010	26. April 2010	2. May 2010	low season
course 18-2010	3. May 2010	9. May 2010	low season
course 19-2010	10. May 2010	16. May 2010	low season
course 20-2010	17. May 2010	23. May 2010	low season
course 21-2010	24. May 2010	30. May 2010	low season
course 22-2010	31. May 2010	6. Jun 2010	low season
course 23-2010	7. Jun 2010	13. Jun 2010	low season
course 24-2010	14. Jun 2010	20. Jun 2010	low season
course 25-2010	21. Jun 2010	27. Jun 2010	low season
course 26-2010	28. Jun 2010	4. Jul 2010	low season
course 27-2010	5. Jul 2010	11. Jul 2010	peak season
course 28-2010	12. Jul 2010	18. Jul 2010	peak season
course 29-2010	19. Jul 2010	25. Jul 2010	peak season
course 30-2010	26. Jul 2010	1. Aug 2010	peak season
course 31-2010	2. Aug 2010	8. Aug 2010	peak season
course 32-2010	9. Aug 2010	15. Aug 2010	peak season
course 33-2010	16. Aug 2010	22. Aug 2010	peak season
course 34-2010	23. Aug 2010	29. Aug 2010	peak season
course 35-2010	30. Aug 2010	5. Sep 2010	peak season
course 36-2010	6. Sep 2010	12. Sep 2010	middle season
course 37-2010	13. Sep 2010	19. Sep 2010	middle season
course 38-2010	20. Sep 2010	26. Sep 2010	middle season
course 39-2010	27. Sep 2010	3. Okt 2010	low season
course 40-2010	4. Okt 2010	10. Okt 2010	low season
course 41-2010	11. Okt 2010	17. Okt 2010	low season
course 42-2010	18. Okt 2010	24. Okt 2010	low season
course 43-2010	25. Okt 2010	31. Okt 2010	low season

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