{"id":350906,"date":"2026-10-20T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:34:18","slug":"surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf&#8217;s Up \u2013 What a Typical Surf Lesson on Fuerteventura Looks Like"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-2\" >A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#Theory_before_practice\" >Theory before practice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-3\" >A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#Arriving_at_the_surf_spot\" >Arriving at the surf spot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-4\" >A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#First_steps_in_the_water\" >First steps in the water<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-5\" >A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#After-surf_routine_and_analysis\" >After-surf routine and analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfs-up-what-a-typical-surf-lesson-on-fuerteventura-looks-like\/#%E2%80%9CThere_are_a_million_ways_to_surf_and_as_long_as_youre_smiling_youre_doing_it_right%E2%80%9C\" >&#8220;There are a million ways to surf, and as long as you&#8217;re smiling, you&#8217;re doing it right.&#8220;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura\"><\/span>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Summer, sunshine, perfect waves and a surfboard under your arm<\/strong> \u2013 a dream for surfers. And a dream for anyone who wants to become one. And because <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\" title=\"Surfing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1993\">surfing<\/a> doesn&#8217;t just look cool but is also a whole lot of fun, more and more people are taking the step onto the board.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure whether you should give it a go too? Then let us help you a little.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/surftruppe-web.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surf crew &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surf crew &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Here on Fuerteventura you have the best conditions for learning to surf. And with qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/private-surf-coaching-on-fuerteventura\/\" title=\"Surf coaching on Fuerteventura in El Cotillo\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2242\">surf coaches<\/a>, nothing can happen \u2013 except that you won&#8217;t want to get off the board anymore. Because be warned: once you&#8217;ve been on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-board\/\" title=\"Surfboard: types, shapes, models and differences\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2243\">surfboard<\/a>, you&#8217;ll never want anything else!<\/p>\n<p>To give you a little taste, we&#8217;ve put together what a typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura looks like.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_contents\"><\/span><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"#theorie\">Theory before practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"#surfspot\">Arriving at the surf spot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"#schritte\">First steps in the water<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"#aftersurf\">After-surf routine and analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WhatsApp-Bild-2024-09-10-um-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf lesson on Fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf lesson on Fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-2\"><\/span>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 id=\"theorie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theory_before_practice\"><\/span><strong>Theory before practice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>First things first<\/strong>\u2013 before heading to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/the-7-most-dangerous-surf-spots-in-the-world\/\" title=\"The 7 most dangerous surf spots in the world\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2244\">surf spot<\/a>, there&#8217;s a short theory session. We gather you all in our lovely office, where you can take a seat in the theory area. Here our experienced surf coaches will brief you on topics such as <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety\/\" title=\"Safety while surfing \u2013 rules for surfers and everything about safety\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3100\">safety<\/a> in the water and the first steps with the board.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with new knowledge, it&#8217;s time to find the right board and wetsuit. And once everything is packed in and on the van, off we go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More on this topic:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/pinterest-grosartig-stylisch-und-vielseitig-freshsurf-ist-jetzt-auch-dabei\/\">Pinterest \u2013 FreshSurf is now on board too!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/piedra-09-11-um-12.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;piedra&#8221; title_text=&#8221;piedra&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;479px&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The surf spot is chosen depending on the group&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/recognize-competent-surf-school\/\" title=\"How to recognise a competent surf school\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2245\">surf level<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Beginners tend to go to a beach break, intermediates more to a reef break. The difference lies in the ground at each beach.<\/p>\n<p>At a beach break you have sand under your feet \u2013 perfect for getting to know the waves and the board.<\/p>\n<p>At a reef break, as the name suggests, there&#8217;s a reef beneath you. It involves a lot of paddling, which is why it&#8217;s more of a spot for experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-on-land-and-in-the-water-take-the-surf-feeling-home-with-you\/\" title=\"Surfing on land and water \u2013 surf feeling without ocean waves\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2246\">surfers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1059.7px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Surfvan-web.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surf van &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;-surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-3\"><\/span>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 id=\"surfspot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_at_the_surf_spot\"><\/span><strong>Arriving at the surf spot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you reach the surf spot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=upjdd_EXtSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it&#8217;s time to put on the wetsuits<\/a>. Don&#8217;t be surprised if this takes a bit longer. The suit should fit like a second skin. A little tip from us: putting a plastic bag over each foot makes it much easier to slip on.<\/p>\n<p>But before you finally get into the water, there&#8217;s a short warm-up. First you&#8217;ll do some stretching, then a quick dry run of the take-off.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aufwaermung.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>But first you need to work out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/a-beginners-guide-the-balancing-act-on-the-surfboard\/\" title=\"A Beginner\u2019s Guide \u2013 the balancing act on the surfboard\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2247\">which foot goes at the front of your board<\/a>. Here we distinguish between <em>goofy<\/em> and <em>regular<\/em>. If you&#8217;re <em>goofy<\/em>, your right foot is at the front; if you&#8217;re <em>regular<\/em>, it&#8217;s your left foot.<\/p>\n<p>After that, the surf coaches show you how best to stand on your board and what to pay attention to in terms of positioning and posture \u2013 until it&#8217;s finally time to head into the cool water with your board.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/take-off-2024.09.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;take off&#8221; title_text=&#8221;take-off-2024.09&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;474px&#8221; filter_saturate=&#8221;104%&#8221; filter_brightness=&#8221;113%&#8221; filter_contrast=&#8221;114%&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-4\"><\/span>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 id=\"schritte\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_steps_in_the_water\"><\/span><strong>First steps in the water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the water, things finally get going. Beginners can now gain their first experience with the board in the whitewater. The whitewater is where the waves have already broken \u2013 perfect for getting used to the board and making your first take-off attempts. You can also try out and practise your first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/6-tips-for-proper-paddling-when-surfing-how-to-catch-every-wave\/\" title=\"What is the right paddling technique for surfing?\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2248\">paddling techniques<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/an-den-Strand-web.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;practice &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;practice &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Trust the process and don&#8217;t expect too much of yourself. Nobody is born a master, so don&#8217;t despair if you don&#8217;t stand up on every wave straight away. It&#8217;s all about practice, practice, practice. The most important thing is that you simply have fun. And if any questions come up or you need help, the coaches are right there. They&#8217;ll support you in the water as best they can.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beginner-surf-lesson-7.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surfer kid&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surfer kid&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_typical_surf_lesson_on_Fuerteventura-5\"><\/span>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 id=\"aftersurf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After-surf_routine_and_analysis\"><\/span><strong>After-surf routine and analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, every surf lesson comes to an end. Now it&#8217;s time to carry the boards back to the van and get out of the wetsuits. And once everyone is dry again, you head back to the surf office happy and satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/besties-web.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;besties &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;besties &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Back at base, everyone pitches in to unload the van. The boards are brushed off and put back in their place, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/why-you-should-always-surf-with-a-leash\/\" title=\"Why you should always surf with a leash!\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2249\">leashes<\/a> are neatly rolled up and stowed away, and the wetsuits are rinsed outside and hung up to dry. Then everyone gathers once more in the theory area.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Aftersurf.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;After surf&#8221; title_text=&#8221;After surf&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bild&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Now the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/tips-for-your-first-surf-lesson\/\" title=\"Tips for your first surf lesson\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2250\">surf lesson<\/a> is evaluated. How did you feel? What should you pay more attention to next time? What can be improved? The coaches will go through all these points with you and give you a few more tips and tricks so that nothing goes wrong next time.<\/p>\n<p>If there&#8217;s still time, you can even use photo or video analysis to identify specific problems together and sort them out. And with that, you can tick your first surf lesson on Fuerteventura off your bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lachende-surferin.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;laughing surfer girl &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; title_text=&#8221;laughing surfer girl &#8211; surf lesson on fuerteventura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>One more little tip: just book your next surf lesson straight away and keep practising.<\/p>\n<p>And if you still can&#8217;t get enough of surfing, feel free to drop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-companions-workbooks\/\">here<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThere_are_a_million_ways_to_surf_and_as_long_as_youre_smiling_youre_doing_it_right%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8220;<span>There are a million ways to surf, and as long as you&#8217;re smiling, you&#8217;re doing it right.<\/span>&#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A typical surf lesson on Fuerteventura Summer, sunshine, perfect waves and a surfboard under your arm \u2013 a dream for surfers. 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