The problem with surf schools

Surf schools are a controversial topic.

Although the marketing forces would make us believe otherwise, most surfers are not delighted with the introduction of modern surf schools. Although there are some very good surf schools that operate today. Surfers often blame surf schools for filling the lineup with people who can't surf. This is an oversimplification of the problem, and pointing the finger at the entire surf school industry is wrong.

The main problem is that everyone wants to surf, and they want to do it now. People don't understand how difficult surfing really is, and they try to take shortcuts. They want the skill of a surfer with ten years of experience, and they want it in two weeks. Unfortunately, there are surf schools that take advantage of this situation. These schools know that if they explained the reality of learning to surf, they would get fewer students.

This omission of the truth is a serious injustice for the beginner surfer. The newcomer to surfing should be able to rely on the information provided by the surf school operator to whom he has paid, to teach them how to navigate. But unfortunately in many cases they cannot.

Also, because students naturally assume that they should be able to rely on all so-called surf instructors to guide them correctly. These students no longer ask for guidance to the most experienced surfers in the water. And, conversely, more experienced surfers no longer offer it. And then we have a self-perpetuating dysfunctional cycle.

So, now we have a serious problem, many people now enter surfing through a surf school without obtaining the basic knowledge that is absolutely vital for their safety and future development as a surfer.

The root of the problem is this; You just can't teach anyone to surf in a couple of hours, much less in a couple of weeks, it just isn't possible. Anyone who says they can put profits before the principles. The best thing a surf school can do is give you an idea of ​​what it feels like to ride waves, while standing on a surfboard. That's!   Surfing

Yes, an accredited and well-trained personal surf trainer, who is an experienced surfer (minimum 10 years), can be of great benefit to the apprentice surfer for a period of time. But that requires a lot of money. No matter what the newcomer can do to surf, they should get used to seek the guide of the most experienced surfers in the water. That's where the true knowledge is, those who have gone before, know the way.

Can all this sound daunting? But do not worry; Surfing Gooroo will help you find a good surf coach or surf school. Simply use the 10-point surfing Gooroo checklist for surf schools. Then you will know what to expect from a genuine surf school and how to detect schools that should be avoided at all costs.

The prestigious surf schools know and understand these problems; They know that most of their clients have not had the luxury of growing up in a surfing community. The prestigious surf schools know that the best they can offer their students, at a reasonable price, is a surfing experience. And they also know that if you want to continue browsing, you will have to learn the hard way, as we did the rest of us. Because in surfing there are no shortcuts.