Overview

Lets go Surfing now everybodies learning how!

Become a surfer fast with the expert and friendly crew at the famous 'Manly Surf School'.

The program focuses on teaching the skills of surfing and how to handle yourself and your surfboard in the ocean.

We have a stack of fun on the way. You can do one lesson or 10 it is up to you as everyone is different. You can do group lessons or private lessons or both. Our instructors are there to help you learn and provide advice on all questions related to surfing. As instructors we love our jobs. We hope that you will love surfing as much as we do.

Description

2 hour group lesson with the Experts at Manly Surf School

Standard Inclusions

• What is provided:
• All equipment including surfboard suited to your abilities. (For beginners we use soft, stable surfboard which are easy to balance, paddle, stand & surf on).
• Wetsuits and rash vests
• Professional and friendly surf instruction
• Change rooms and showers
• Storage for your valuables.
• What to bring:
• Bring a swimsuit & towel
• Wear clothes suited to the weather on the day, and wear lots of sunscreen
• Don't forget a camera to document the fun you'll have.

Trip Info

Become a surfer - Don't just book 1 lesson -Upgrade to Multiple lessons and learn fast!

Be warned it's not as easy as the pros make it look. In fact, there's an international comedian who states that it would be easier to eat handfuls of sand and drink a bucket of salt water!

1 lesson is only A$54 and the more lessons you purchase the cheaper it is.
Extra Lesson upgrade prices as follows: (option to upgrade when you pay on check-out)
1 extra for $ 45
2 extra for $ 77
3 extra for $104
4 extra for $135
7 extra for $198
9 extra for $252 (that means you are getting 10 lessons for only $306 or $30.60 per 2 hour lesson).

We guarantee these are the best value and most professional surf lessons in Sydney!

You are in Expert hands of Level 1 surf instructors

In the company of Matt Grainger and his team of friendly, Surfing Australia qualified instructors, they make it as fun and easy as possible. Matt himself has been teaching surfing since 1983 and is more than qualified with many years experience competing in pro events as well as being Head Coach of the NSW team, Level 1 Presenter and current NSW and Northern Beaches Champion. The surf school team are all Surfing Australia Level 1 qualified instructors, all hold senior First Aid and Advanced resuscitation, have competed in ASP pro events and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and 15 years surfing experience. So you are definitely in expert hands.

About Manly Surf School

Sydney Surf School Pty Ltd trading as Manly Surf School, Palm Beach Surf School, Long Reef Surf School and Collaroy Surf School story began in 1982 when Matt Grainger went to the Warringah Council Surf School as a ten year old student with his brother Arnie (both had done a little surfing on a foamie with their brother Tim and their Dad). Two years later Matt got a job as a Junior Instructor and continued instructing through school and University and was eventually promoted to Head Instructor when he was 20 years old.
After finishing University studying a Degree in Leisure and Tourism at UTS, Matt worked as Recreation Officer for disadvantaged kids at the Royal Far West Childrens Health Scheme for 4 years. During that time Matt still worked for Warringah Council as the Senior Instructor during School holidays. Matt, Tim and Arnie all competed in events in Australia and a few overseas. All brothers have won a NSW title each, Northern Beaches Titles each, numerous Long Reef titles, with Tim winning an Aussie title. The brothers chased surf in Hawaii, Indonesia, Europe and around Australia in between working.
In 1995 Matt decided to start the Manly Surf School at Manly Beach with Aloha Surf, Tim Hanrahan and former world number 5 Rob Bain. Matt and Damien Warr (current big wave ASL/Oakley 2006 winner) taught all the lessons with only a fleet of 15 surfboards.
In 1997 Matt expanded to Palm Beach and also managed the worlds biggest Wavepool in Sunway Lagoon Malaysia. Matt also became Surfing NSW Coaching Director and Sydney surfing Coach for the NSW Institute of Sport Program, teaching Tom Whittacker (ASP Top 10 2007) and Chelsea Georgeson (2006 World Champ).
In 2001 Manly Surf School expanded to Collaroy Beach and Long Reef Beach. The school currently has classes everyday at Manly Beach, Palm Beach, Collaroy and Long Reef with up to 30 staff.
In 2004 Matt trained 20 level 2 Coaches for Surfing Brazil. In 2005 Matt was Head Coach for the Mark Richards High Performance Training Camp for Australia?s Best Juniors.
In 2007 Manly Surf School is still one of the top surf schools in Australia due to it's high staff training, quality equipment (Rip Curl wetsuits, Softboards Australia and Famous Wax products) and choice of excellent surf for learning.
The school teaches beginners to elite surfers - currently training Australian Champions and World Title finalists such as Laura Enever and Davey Cathals.

The school prides itself on having instructors that love surfing, that have and still do surf in surfing contests, and have a natural enthusiasm whilst teaching surfing. A high percentage of the instructors are current and ex-professional surfers.
Matt and his team love nothing better than surfing big, perfect waves together at home and overseas. So grab that wetsuit, wax up your board and hit the surf with us.

Happy Surfing!

Activity Info

Catch the surfing bug !

Once you start surfing you will never want to stop. The surfing bug is well known to be very infectious!

Take home a photo of you surfing!

You might be an international tourist or an interstate visitor who has never surfed before. The best souvenir to show your friends is a photo of you surfing at the famous Manly beach!

Make new friends and laugh out loud!

At Manly Surf School the instructors are so friendly and patient and will make sure you STAND UP and most of all that you have fun. Afterwards you may even see them up the local pub having a beer and they will be sure to say G'day!

Testimonials

Peter Bodkin - ALTHOUGH a long way from the footy field, retired NRL legend Hazem El Masri uesterday demonstrated the same surefooted aptitude in the surf that he displayed on the wing for the Bulldogs.

El Masri enjoyed expert tuition from Manly Surf School as he took to the North Steyne breaks, joining a group of Muslim women from southwestern Sydney for the session. "It was really good, better than I expected," El Masri said.

"Dave (the instructor) was putting a bit of pressure on me, saying `now you've retired. you've probably put on a bit of weight`." The lesson was filmed as part of a series called Manly Surf, which tells stories of the instructors and students.

Despite it being his first attempt at stand-up surfing, El Masri impressed onlookers by getting to his feet and even carving across the face of several waves.

"He's ripping, he must have surfed before... it usually takes months to get to that kind of level," series creator Daniel Starling said.

But a modest El Masri was quick to credit his instructors.
"As soon as you get some tips you can go out there properly - if you just jump out there with no idea you're going to suffer," he said.

Justin Burke - Youth Development Officer - Warringah Council

"Thanks again so much for giving the kids surf lessons. It is so nice to see local business people like you out there in the community proving services to disadvantaged groups such as the Bre guys. They had an unreal time and I couldn?t believe how quickly they picked it up.

The weather was unreal, conditions perfect and couldn?t think of a better place to be. The set up at the roy worked really well.

I wanted to acknowledge what you and Manly Surf School have done for us in the past and it is important that the Mayor and Councillors see first hand the benefits to the program and the people like you that are involved in such positive ways.

So mate thanks again, I had a good time as well as the kiddies and hope you like the photos. Cheers and talk soon."

Helen Appleton - Family Therapist - Giant Steps Sydney

"I brought a group of kids in on Saturday afternoon for a surfing lesson, and despite the shark alarms the kids had a wonderful time!

I wanted to say a huge thank you to Eden, Ryan and Brendan for being so patient and great with the kids. Many of them were very nervous and were determined to not even get in the water, and I'm thrilled that they all had a go and felt so proud of themselves for achieving something new.
Thanks again, you guys are fantastic!"