Surf Lessons •_+ •

We run lessons when ever the conditions are right, and when an instructor is available.
The instructors have lifesaving and first-aid skills.
We need to know times most suitable for you, and your cell phone number - as we usually text 20 or more people on a first reply, first in basis.

• Introduction to Surfing group (1.5 hrs)
Including Surfboard and Wetsuit Surfing adventure in Wellington •• • • •• $65 ea

• Individual Coaching (1.5 hrs)
Including Surfboard and Wetsuit Surfing adventure in Wellington • •• • •• $120 ea

• Two person group coaching (1.5 hrs)
Including Surfboard and Wetsuit Surfing adventure in Wellington • •• • •• $95 ea

Safety in the surf •+

• Watch out for rips and stay surfing in your comfort zone. Know your limitations.
• Don't surf naked. A good wetsuit is recommended.
• Avoid crowds, you will only get in the way and get abused.
• Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, and wave sizes, check out Water Safety NZ for more details.
• Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore. Don’t try to swim against a current if caught in one. Swim gradually out of the current by swimming diagonally across it.
• Use a feet-first entry when entering the water.
• Come up hands first after a fall from a board, cover your face with your hands and stay underwater for a few seconds. When coming to the surface, lead with your hands high, so they break the water first. After a wipe out, the board could be anywhere. If it hits you when surfacing, it's better to be hit in the arms than the head.
• Do not swim after you have eaten or if you have consumed alcohol.
• Do not swim on beaches that are closed or that aren't patrolled by Lifeguards. Check out Surf Life Saving NZ Stay out of the water if unsure of the surf conditions or there are no safety flags.
• Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Check out the metservice web site.
• Know how to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies.

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We have intro surf lessons (including board & wetsuit hire) going on:

Wed-March 10th 6pm

Thurs-march 11th 9am

Fri- march 12th 12pm

Sat- march 13th 11.30am

Sun -march 14th11am, 1pm

Mon- march 15th 12pm

Tues- march 16th 2pm

To book: Call or email us your name, number, age & ability, as well as the date & time you prefer.

glen@realsurf.co.nz x Glen: 0275577662

Choosing your first Surfboard :• •

• When buying your first Surfboard, talk to an experienced, reputable surf shop owner or someone who has been surfing for at least 15 years or more. Having the right size surfboard is crucial for beginner surfers.

•Choose a surfboard that will give flotation and allow for easy paddling. A good size surfboard for learners, at least, is the height of your arm extended above your head, and at least 19 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches thick. This all depends on your size and weight. The heavier you are, the thicker and wider you want your surfboard.

• For example, a 90kg and 180cm tall entry level surfer would suit a 9' x 23 "x 3" thick surfboard. Check out our range of longboards.

• A 70 kg and 170cm tall entry-level surfer would suit a 7"6" x 21" x 2 3/4" surfboard . Check out our range of mini-mals.

• A 50 kg and 150cm tall entry-level surfer would suit a 6'9" x 20" x 2 3/4" surfboard. Check out our fun-boards.

• Watch out for dings and de-lamination when choosing a surfboard.

Wetsuit care • - •+

• Rinse out your wetsuit with fresh water as soon as possible as salt water is especially hard on neoprene.
• Don’t neglect your zippers, buttons and other fasteners.
• Hang your wetsuit inside out to dry in the shade, as the suns UV rays will break down the lining of your suit.
• Every 2-3 months, totally soak your suit in fresh water with a couple of caps of disinfectant for 1-2 hours. This will kill any bad smells and bacteria.
• After a thorough cleansing, inspect your wetsuit for damage.
• Look for tears along the seams, reinforced knees and elbows, and zippers. Also, check the zippers for broken teeth. Check out Seventhwave Wetsuit care for more tips.
• Repair any damage as soon as possible.
• Don’t allow your wetsuit to get crushed or crumpled by folding it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
Dents and creases can become permanent and result in a loss of insulation.
• The best way to store your wetsuit is lying flat or hanging from a sturdy plastic hanger out of direct sunlight.
• Wetsuits come in different thicknesses and types of neoprene. Check out O'Neill wetsuits for more neoprene types.
• The colder the water, the thicker the wetsuit should be.
In summer and spring, a 3/2 mm wetsuit would be suitable, and in autumn and winter, a 4/3 mm wetsuit.
Some wetsuits are lined with titanium, giving them up to 30% more warmth than normal wetsuits. Check out The Surfing Site's wetsuit Guide for more info.

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