You’ll always remember your first wave
The first time of everything can feel like a lot. Throw in an ocean that changes daily, confusing gear choices, waves that don't cooperate the way you want, and surfing starts to look less like fun and more like work.
We ditched all those usual first-time frustrations and created a better learning experience where you can focus on the magic of riding your first waves instead of fighting against everything else.
Our Discovery Sessions control the variables that typically make progress difficult. You get consistent, user-friendly waves, soft boards that feel stable and forgiving under your feet and coaches who meet you at your level and break down the fundamentals.
It all happens on the Beach Break setting in our end bay that provides plenty of opportunities to practice get-ups, paddling and most importantly, riding your first waves.
Get here an hour before your scheduled water time so we can sort your gear, run through check-in, and get you comfortable with the basics before the real fun starts.
- Session; 15 minutes land drills + 45 minutes surf lesson
- Wave: Beach Break
- Board: Soft tops
Discovery Sessions starting at AED 350
Made for first-timers and anyone still working on the fundamentals.
All equipment included (boards, accessories, sun protection, wetsuits and life jackets).
Up to 2-hour sessions; please arrive at least one hour before your session for check-in, safety briefing, and warm-up with your coach.
Discovery Sessions are for everyone above the age of 8.
What to expect
- When you arrive:: Arrive an hour before your scheduled water time to check in, meet your coach, dial in your equipment and take care of all the pre-surf admin stuff.
- Land lesson: Before you're anywhere near water, you’ll learn the basics that set you up for the pool. We’ll break down paddling, pop-ups and positioning without drowning you in details.
- Water lesson:: Now the fun part. You'll apply everything from the land drills to the pool. Your coach stays with you the entire time, as you progress from first paddle to final ride.
- Afterwards:: Hang out at the Surf Club, compare notes with other first-timers, or just enjoy that post-surf feeling that's hard to describe but impossible to forget.
- Hungry? Nalu and Ilios chef up the perfect post-surf luncheons or dinners because, well, food just tastes better after a session in the pool.
"I expected to spend my session just trying to stand up. Instead, I was riding waves by the end. These coaches make the impossible seem simple." – Maria K.
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