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A person surfing on a wave. 1
Three people in blue wetsuits sitting on surfboards in the water with a clear sky and mountains in the background. 2
A surfer riding a wave in the ocean with a coastal town in the background. 3
By Surf Life Surf School PTY Ltd

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,602 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Start with a winning pop-up or improve your current pop-up technique
    • Read and catch more waves
    • Maximise your paddle energy and strengthen your technique

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hang Ten Dr, Big Bay, Cape Town, South Africa | Meeting point is at Eden on the Bay, Bloubergstrand parking lot. There is a grass area in the parking lot where you will be met. Surrounding shops is kfc take out and the lifesaving club. Keep an eye out for the Surf Life Surf School car.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Catch your first waves in Cape Town

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 3,601.85 x 1 AdultP 3,601.85
Total
Price is P 3,601.85

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of a surfboard and wetsuit for the duration of the surf lesson
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Surf instruction
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Excluded:
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Water, Snacks, refreshments or meals

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Intoxication, Littering, Nudity, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness, People with a cold, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with motion sickness, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Have a Go is an hour and a half surf lesson that offer exclusive coaching for you as a solo travller or your family and friends up to six people per group. If you are booking as a solo participant and want 1-on-1 coaching, please state that in your booking. This is also for a group of friends or family who want their own private group booking.

You’ll gain a wider understanding regarding surfing in this surf lesson. We will start you off with an overview of your surfboard and how to handle the surfboard in and out of the ocean. Secondly focus on teaching you a winning pop-up technique that has helped hundreds of students catch their first wave!

  • Reading of waves: Where and when to catch waves will expand your knowledge to give you the confidence to catch your own waves.
  • Surf safety.
  • Steering left and right on a wave.
  • How to handle your surf equipment through the waves.

If you’ve had a few lessons before, we will assess your current surf ability at the beginning of the surf lesson and coach you to progress and what to focus on.

Lastly, this lesson will include a lot of fun!

The best is to leave any valuables at your accommodation. There is the option to leave your phone, car keys or small bags with above mentioned items in the Surf Life vehicle, but this will be at your own risk and Surf Life Surf School PTY Ltd won’t be held liable for any damages or losses.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
When: All year round
Where: The big parking lot at Hang Ten Drive, Eden on the Bay, Big Bay.
Weather: This service is weather and sea conditions dependent.
What to Wear: Swimwear
Things to Bring

  • Towel
  • Dry set of swimwear for after your surf lesson to change into.
  • Bottle of water.
  • Sunscreen
  • Warm clothes if you easily get cold.
  • Any emergency medication (Asthma pump / Epipen etc)
  • Guests or Spectators: Non-paying guest can not participate, however can watch from the beach.

Requirements:
Minimum Age: 8 years
Minimum Height: 0.0 m
Maximum Height: 0.0 m
Fitness Level: No Fitness Requirement
Qualifications: Not Applicable
Maximum Weight: 120 kg
Certification: None Required
Experience Level: No Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions:
Inclusions:

  • Surf Instruction by a Qualified surf instructor
  • Use of Surfboard and 4/3mm Wetsuit
    Exclusions: Transport, Meals, Snacks, Refreshments/Water, Sunscreen/Sunblock, and Towel.

Notes:
Please arrive 15 minutes before your lesson is about to start and meet the Surf Life SA Team on the grass area in the big parking lot at Hang Ten Drive, Eden on the Bay, Big Bay

Transport to and from the beach is not included.
You will need to get yourselves there via Uber or own rental vehicle.

Please note that if you are considering taking an Uber or personal transport, you’ll need to give yourself 35 – 45 minutes of travel time, traffic dependent. Please consider the time to get parking at Eden on the Bay. On weekends the parking fill up quickly. It can take 5 – 15 minutes to find a parking bay.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hang Ten Dr, Big Bay, Cape Town, South Africa | Meeting point is at Eden on the Bay, Bloubergstrand parking lot. There is a grass area in the parking lot where you will be met. Surrounding shops is kfc take out and the lifesaving club. Keep an eye out for the Surf Life Surf School car.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa