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Sets Great Lakes Surf School apart is their emphasis on safety, fun, and education. Located in the beautiful Great Lakes Area of Forster – Tuncurry, this sports club offers a safe and quality surfing experience for people of all ages and skill levels.
Their prime function is to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn or improve their surfing skills while enjoying the stunning surroundings of the area. Whether you're a beginner looking to ride your first wave or an advanced surfer seeking to hone your techniques, Great Lakes Surf School is dedicated to helping you reach your surfing goals.
In addition to teaching surfing skills, the school also focuses on educating surfers about the ocean and the environment. They aim to instil respect for the ocean and fellow surfers, as well as promote environmental protection in and around the ocean.
Great Lakes Surf School operates between Seals Rocks and Forster on the Mid North Coast of NSW, an area known for its beauty and growing tourist industry. With a local population that is increasing, particularly in talented young surfers, the school is perfectly situated to cater to the needs of surf enthusiasts in the area.
The school's mission is to offer a safe surfing education experience while emphasising the importance of having fun. They also aim to help young surfers tap into their hidden talents and surf to the best of their ability. Great Lakes Surf School is involved with Surfing N. S.
W and the Great Council, conducting seminars and clinics that further educate both themselves and their students.
Simon Basile, the owner and an accredited Level 1 Surf Coach and Level 1 Judge, has over 30 years of surfing experience and has been coaching for over 6 years. Sandy Basile, also an experienced surfer and Level 1 Surf Coach for Surfing Australia, brings 30 years of surfing experience to the team. With other coaches who are of the highest calibre and fully accredited by Surfing Australia, Great Lakes Surf School ensures that all instructors are not only knowledgeable but also passionate surfers.
For those interested in joining Great Lakes Surf School, they can contact Simon Basile via email or phone. The school is located at 21 Hadley Street in Forster. Surfboard sales, beach gear, and custom boards can be found at Bob Brown Surfboards on Kularoo Drive.
Great Lakes Surf School specialises in expert tuition in wave riding for all ages and skill levels. They also focus on ocean awareness, teaching up-to-date lifesaving and safety techniques, as well as providing a detailed study of weather, foreshore, oceanic behaviour, and marine ecology. Additionally, they educate surfers on the unwritten laws of surf riding and the development of respect for the sea and fellow surfers. The school also provides information on the surfing industry and offers tips on selecting appropriate surfing equipment.
The school offers lessons for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers. Beginners will learn how to ride a surfboard, surf awareness, and surf safety. Intermediate surfers will be taught how to turn a surfboard, take off and drop a forming wave, and surfing manoeuvres. Advanced surfers can enjoy technique improvement with video analysis, contest strategies, fitness training, and specialised skill drills.
All levels can benefit from the HEADZONE Radio Control Helmet coaching, as well as video services that are available.
Great Lakes Surf School also offers corporate surf lessons, providing a unique and exciting team-building activity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced surfer, their trained instructors can customise a lesson to suit the needs of your group.
With their dedication to safety, fun, and education, Great Lakes Surf School is the perfect place to learn or improve your surfing skills while enjoying the beautiful coastline of Forster – Tuncurry.