From
SURFING SCIENCE
Days
. NEVER SURFED BEFORE
. SURFED ONCE OR TWICE
. EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN OTHER PROGRAMS OR CAMPS A COUPLE OF TIMES
. STANDING/STAYING UP IS NOT CONSISTENT
. IF YOU WISH TO LEARN ABOUT THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SURF
. YOU ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL YET IN AT LEAST 6 TO 10 WAVES
. IF YOU CAN’T TURN YET
. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO CATCH YOUR WAVES
. IF YOU ARE TIRED OF INSTRUCTORES THAT CATCH MORE WAVES THAN YOU
. IF YOU DON’T LEARN NOTHING WITH AN INSTRUCTOR FOR A LONG TIME
How can you ensure this person reaches the best performance possible in just one week? The only way is by knowledge. Knowing exactly where we can shorten their learning curve, how can we make them feel right, and also how they can understand the sea – an element that never quite repeats itself. The learning process has much to consider. We should work with what is given, in this case the real biomechanical, physical, electrical and chemical functioning necessary for the retention of sensory-motor information in memory.
Neuroscience tells us that in order to learn, a specific chemical is needed – the dopamine. And this chemical is released into our bloodstream when this learning is done with excitement, happy and pleasant conditions. Dopamine increases brain memory and also creates motivational pathways. Negative emotions, such as the frustration of failing and the comparison with other people’s unwillingness, promote barriers to motor and brain memory. Therefore, learning can and should be easy and fun. Falling over and over again it’s not fun. From this point of view, I think, everyone needs adjusted learning process for individual skill and physical conditioning, especially any adult!
We will be organizing your program after a first session to analyze your skills and needs. Considering the forecast for that week, we will propose the best day-by-day practice for your best performance. We will surf at the best spots and tides for a whole week. Nothing less than the best wind and swell combination for your level of surfing. Leave it all up to us. You will have a break day in the middle of the week, to relax and explore our amazing Baleal backyard and take advantage of one of our complimentary extra activities. This is a unique experience with a professional Surfer and advanced Sports teacher – Inês Tralha, former National
Portuguese Champ, and her dedicated training crew.
May 2nd to 12th
Extended Version – May 2nd to 16th
Spots Available – 6
May 30th to June 9th
Extended Version – May 30th to June 13th
Spots Available – 7
July 11th to July 21th
Extended Version – July 11th to July 25th
Spots Available – 4
August 8th to 18th
Extended Version -August 8th to 22th
Spots Available – 4
August 22nd to September 1st
Extended Version -August 22nd to September 5th
Spots Available – 4
September 19th to 29th
Extended Version -September 5th to October 3rd
Spots Available – 7
October 17th to 27th
Extended Version -October 3rd to 31st
Spots Available – 7