{"id":23161,"date":"2013-12-06T11:06:57","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T10:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-eng.freshsurf.de\/?page_id=23161"},"modified":"2025-03-06T13:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:09:21","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safety-surf-lessons-fuerteventura.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; height=&#8221;600px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; 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An important factor is that we provide the right balance between exercises in and out of the water.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Every course starts with a safety instruction, which will cover the following:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surf-preparations.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Warm-Up vor dem Surfen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Warm-Up&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation for Surfing<\/h3>\n<p>Even at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/\">home you can prepare yourself for the next surf<\/a>\u00a0adventure! We can show you some <strong>good exercises to increase endurance, strength, speed and agility<\/strong>. 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In particular you have <strong>to respect the island\u2019s locals,<\/strong> as they share their beaches with us. We will teach you the <strong>rules of priority<\/strong>, how to respect the locals and some basic rules when out in the water so that you can communicate with other surfers.<br \/>Of course it is essential to know <strong>how to use your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/the-surfboard\/\">surfboard<\/a><\/strong> correctly when out in the water, to avoid putting yourself or others in danger. We will explain the best ways to get into the water, how to hold your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/getting-through-the-waves-with-your-surf-board\/\">board<\/a>, how to position your board or how to react when you are about to surf into another person. What do you do, if another board comes your way or a fallen surfer lies in front of you? What do you do if someone drops in on you, when you are already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\">surfing<\/a> the wave? You will find answers to all those questions in our <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfschool-fuerteventura\/surf-lessons\/\"   title=\"surf lessons\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">surf lessons<\/a>. 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It is important always to stay calm and whether it is best to simply dive under the water or cover your head with your arms.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/theory-classes-surfing.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Wipe-Out auf dem Surfboard&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Wipe-Out&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Behavior in an emergency situation<\/h3>\n<p>It is important that you know how to react when you are not feeling well or in the case of an emergency. Having said that, it is best to always remain on your board and stay calm and manage your energy. We will teach you how to behave when stuck in a current or offshore drift and show you the emergency sign which you can use to alert the lifeguards. Just extend your arm straight into the sky.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safety in Surfing learning to surf &amp; riding waves in a safe mannerBe sure to have fun with a surf course at thesurf school and surf camp FuerteventuraSafety is our number one priority so no one is hurt in our surf lessons on #Fuerteventura and our guests can recognise dangers at an early stage or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":71902,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h4>Safety is our top and number one priority - followed by having as much fun as possible!<\/h4><p>[new_royalslider id=12]<\/p><p>Safety is our number one priority! We always look for any potential dangers in the first place and pay constant attention when teaching. The right equipment and knowledge of essential theory are important when surfing. That\u00b4s why:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC8686.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1788\" title=\"Surfen auf Fuerteventura in kleinen Gruppen\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC8686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>We only teach:<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>In small groups with no more than six people per surf instructor; if there are more than six people on the course, an additional surf instructor or surf assistant will be provided<\/li><li>With professional surf instructors and trained life guards<\/li><li>With the latest methods and combining a logical build up of theory lessons and practice<\/li><li>With equipment which is less likely to cause damage, i.e. soft boards, rubber fins and wetsuits from RipCurl<\/li><li>At surf spots which especially suit our beginners, with sandy beaches and the appropriate wind and wave conditions<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Depending on our guests, the teaching style will vary. For our youngsters, we put a special focus on the fun side of surfing, whereas a workaholic on vacation will get to feel the relaxing side of the sport. An important factor is that we provide the right balance between exercises in and out of the water \u00a0\u00a0<\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Surfkurse-f\u00fcr-Kinder-auf-Fuerteventura-Surfen-Kinder1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1789\" title=\"Surfkurse-f\u00fcr-Kinder-auf-Fuerteventura---Surfen-Kinder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Surfkurse-f\u00fcr-Kinder-auf-Fuerteventura-Surfen-Kinder1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Every course starts with a safety instruction, which will cover the following:<\/strong><\/h2><h4><strong>Surfing preparation<\/strong><\/h4><p>Even at home you can prepare yourself for the next surf adventure! We can show you some good exercises to improve your body shape and fitness. In addition you get some dietary advice and a short introduction to self motivation.<\/p><h4><strong>Equipment and set-up<\/strong><\/h4><p>We will explain the different materials and board shapes to you as well as how to check on your surf equipment before you go into the water. A reminder not to forget to drink enough water and put on enough sun cream.<\/p><h4><strong>Danger during surfing<\/strong><\/h4><p>Different dangers may occur in different surf spots. We will give you a spot introduction which will cover wave formation, tides and currents. Furthermore we will explain the different composition of beach and reef breaks.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Priority and usage of the surfboard<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Vorfahrtsregeln-beim-Surfen-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1790\" title=\"Vorfahrtsregeln-beim-Surfen-auf-Fuerteventura\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Vorfahrtsregeln-beim-Surfen-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Just as in any other sport, there are some rules you have to follow when surfing. In particular you have to respect the island\u2019s locals, as they share their beaches with us. We will teach you the rules of priority, how to respect the locals and some basic rules when out in the water so that you can communicate with other surfers. <br \/> Of course it is essential to know how to use your own surfboard correctly when out in the water. We will explain the best ways to get into the water, how to position your board or how to react when you are about to surf into another person. You have to be concerned about your own safety and the safety of others as well.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>How to fall and how to protect your head<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Richtig-Fallen-beim-Surfkurs-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1791\" title=\"Richtig-Fallen-beim-Surfkurs-auf-Fuerteventura\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Richtig-Fallen-beim-Surfkurs-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>We will show you what to do when you fall during paddling (hold on tight to the rails of the board) and how to protect yourself when losing control of the board during take-off. It is important always to stay calm and whether it is best to simply dive under the water or cover your head with your arms.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Behaviour in an emergency situation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-lernen-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1792\" title=\"Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-lernen-auf-Fuerteventura\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-lernen-auf-Fuerteventura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>It is important that you know how to react in the case of an emergency. Having said that, it is best to remain on your board and stay calm. We will teach you how to behave when stuck in a current or offshore drift and show you the emergency sign, which is to extend your arm straight into the sky.\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23161","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23161\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}