Russell Winter Coaching Weekends

10-11 April 15-16 May 19-20 June 10-11 July 11-12 September 2-3 October For more information or to book a place: Call 01637 878074 or click here and fill in the quick form.

Price: £199

We hope that the following info should answer most questions regarding the weekends:

This course caters for riders who have surfed before but want to improve. So from surfers who can stand but are looking to improve their technique of riding green waves to competent shredders and everyone in between. Russ’s coaching team (which includes some of the country’s top surfers) split the group in to rider ability levels so that everyone is taught as an individual. Those who have specific needs can improve paddling, wave selection, cutbacks, re-entries; even airs or tube rides. We can help you improve specific aspects or moves as well as giving your overall surfing performance a solid push in the right direction. There will be so many aspects of your surfing to change that can make such massive improvements in your performance that you’ll be blown away, we promise you that. 

Who Will Be Coaching Us?
Russ’s team of coaches are insured, qualified professionals who have years of experience. No problem is too big or too small. We cover everything from equipment choice, to waxing your board to air reverses! We have an unbiased opinion that will help you in every aspect of surfing from buying kit to choosing a travel destination abroad. We will solve any surfing related problem that you may have.

What Coaching Techniques Will You Use?
Plenty of beach work to get your head round the techniques that will help you improve quickest. Water work where we ride with you on waves, paddle with you, go through moves and break them down until you have cracked them. We also use video analysis to identify problems and troubleshoot technique faults. We review the video using slo-mo to analyse body positioning, weight distribution etc. When you can see for yourself you will improve almost immediately.

Who will I learn with?
You will be coached as an individual but the group will be split into ability groups or workshops, for example cutbacks etc. You will learn not only from the rider specific coaching but also from the mistakes and improvements that other like-minded surfers are making during the course. 

What equipment should I bring?
We ask you to bring your own kit if you have it or if that is difficult due to travel or you want to try a different board then this can be supplied for no extra charge. We will have a test fleet of boards that you should enquire about when booking if you want to experiment!

What You Need
At least one board, at least one wetsuit, towel, suncream, wetsuit boots (depending on date of course). We recommend some warm, loose clothing that you can easily change into and out of. Please bring a pair of trainers. Thin layers and a warm, waterproof jacket are essential.

Social Stuff!
We will be holding an optional barbecue in the evening of the Saturday at Tolcarne beach. Newquay’s nightlife can also be sampled on Saturday night for those who fancy it. 

Location
The Rip Curl ESF Surf School, Carnmarth Hotel, 30 Headland Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HN. For directions check out the location button on Ripcurlesfsurfschool.com.

I want to attend but I can’t be there for the whole weekend.
If you cannot make it for the whole weekend we can customise the course to the times that you can make it by dividing the course in to £55 segments for each morning or afternoon. For example if you have to leave on the Sunday afternoon to drive home or catch a train, you can pay £165 to take part in Saturday morning and afternoon, Sunday morning and then leave at lunchtime. All participants receive a goodie bag, DVD of them surfing etc., regardless.

Food Outlets
The surf school is based on the site Carnmarth Hotel, a food menu is available. Town is only a five minute walk away for a number of lunch options.

Fitness
The fitter that you are, the more you will get out of the course, but it isn’t boot camp! If you’re tired you can rest and re-join the group when suits you. It’s a matter of everybody improving at their own pace with a laid back feel to the course. Remember that the more tired that you get, the harder it is to learn or improve performance so we treat everyone as individuals. 

Age
From Age 8 to 80. If you want to improve your surfing, drop us a line and we can discuss your eligibility for the course. 

Photography
Professional photography will be taken of the event and will be available to purchase after the weekend. This will include both land and water images.

Accommodation
Newquay has a very varied selection of accommodation from surf lodges to four star hotels. Please contact us with your requirements and we will suggest some suitable accom options. We are positioned on the site of the Carnmarth Hotel which have some excellent options, they can be contacted on 01637 872519 check them out at www.carnmarth.co.uk, or try Berties Lodge on 01637 870333 check out www.bertieslodge.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact Newquay tourist information on 01637 854040.

Goodie Bags
The goodie bags are been supplied by the event sponsors and will contain a selection of surfing goodies, all to the value of over £20! All participants receive one, plus there will be a limited amount of other prizes for the most improved rider, best effort through out the weekend, biggest wipeout etc.

Transport
If you are arriving in Newquay by rail or air and you need a surfer friendly taxi service call MR’s Cars on 07969782106.

Itinerary (subject to change due to conditions)
Saturday:
9.30am Check in/enrolment at the School
10am Get changed
10.15am Split into groups
10.30am Beach Coaching begins
12.15pm Lesson ends
12.25pm Get changed, break for lunch and catch your breath back!
2pm Get kitted up, return to the beach
2.15pm Video analysis session begins
4.20pm Get changed at surf school, followed by video footage analysis
5pm Finish coaching for day
6:30pm Optional Barbecue

Sunday:
10am Get kitted up
10.30am Beach coaching begins
12.50pm Lesson ends, break for lunch
2.30pm Get kitted up, short beach coaching session before specific moves are practised for the final time
4.30pm Lesson ends, return to the surf school
4.50pm Goodie bags given out and fun award ceremony held
5.15pm Weekend ends.

Booking And Payment
The course costs £199 for the weekend. To book, answer the questions on the form below and email the information back to me Rob@orcasurf.co.uk. Then call me on 07974729639 to pay with your debit or credit.

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