Catching
WavesWords: Lynn Nicholson
I am sure that somewhere, inside all of us, is the desire to learn how to surf, however, the quick hour on the beach whilst on holiday is never going to teach us the necessary
skills we need to really start to hone our skills and get really
good at the sport. The other option is to teach ourselves.
Great in theory, however, the other side of that is that this
is also extremely dangerous, you need trained people to
show you how to do this, giving you both confi dence and
also a sport that you can enjoy at various locations around
the world.
The Arrifana Surf Lodge is based in Portugal and if you have
ever visited the beautiful coast line of the Algarve you will
know that this is a perfect location to learn how to surf! Great
waves and great all year round weather, and this is the
reason that you book a course at anytime, although certain
times of the year suit various levels, but by attending a camp
you not only develop new skills you fi nd new friends who
share the same ideas as you. They are looking for fun and
adventure and you will defi nitely fi nd it here.
The Algarve is full of great local restaurants and the fresh
food is fantastic, as the local markets will show you, and as
you would expect the fi sh options are out of this world, so
good food will not be hard to fi nd and after a day of learning
to surf you will have a huge appetite.
There are some fantastic courses available, not only for
all levels but all ages with kids courses, all girls courses,
teenage courses and combine this with staying at the lodge
itself, you are in for a really cool time. You can relax and take
in the views from the lodge, enjoy fantastic foods prepared
at the lodge including lots of BBQ’s and just relax. You very
rarely meet a stressed surfer and it can take a while to slip
into this mode of thinking, but once there, you will never
want to leave the feeling behind.
During your course all the equipment is included such as a
surfboard and wetsuit, and your lessons last a full day, with
a picnic lunch, so you really have a comprehensive course.
International Lifestyle Magazine
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