SEA Australia (SEA) is a surf school located in Manly Beach, Sydney. With over 20 years of experience, SEA is the leading provider of practical beach and surf programmes for Australian schools. Their programmes focus on surf education, coastal studies, surfing, school sport, and in-school surf education.
One of the unique features of SEA Australia is their commitment to water safety. All their programmes, including surf education and surfing skills, incorporate vital rip education to ensure participants have a comprehensive understanding of surf safety. This knowledge is crucial for anyone entering the water, as it can potentially save lives.
The school surf education programmes offered by SEA Australia are designed to provide students with the most up-to-date surf safety knowledge. The programmes combine hands-on practical surf instruction on the beach and in the surf with in-school theory options. In line with the school syllabus, these programmes can also be tailored to accommodate school sport requirements.
For schools looking for a surf programme during school sport periods, SEA Australia offers a surf skills programme that can be scheduled over a full term or a selection of days. The programme can be customised to include surfing or the surf survival award, providing a flexible and engaging option for school sport activities.
During school holidays, SEA Australia operates the Kids Academy of Surf programme, which offers safe surf skills lessons for children aged 7 and over. This specialised programme provides a range of options, including a 2-hour surf skills lesson, a 4-hour surf skills and snorkelling session, and a three-day surf programme. This allows children to develop their surf skills in a safe and supervised environment while enjoying the beautiful Manly Beach.
Another unique programme offered by SEA Australia is Float to Survive. This programme teaches participants three basic techniques for floatation skills without assistance from floatation devices. These drills not only help prepare individuals for potentially life-threatening scenarios but also greatly enhance swimming speed.
SEA Australia also offers private surf lessons for those looking for personalised instruction. These lessons cover all aspects of surfing and surf swimming and take place at Manly Beach. Additionally, SEA Australia provides a unique experience called School Surf and Snorkel, combining surfing and snorkelling for both primary and secondary schools.
For tour groups, sporting groups, cultural exchange groups, and incentive groups, SEA Australia offers tour group surfing lessons. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes surfing lessons, surf lifesaving tours, and team-building events, allowing groups to bond while enjoying the thrill of the waves.
Lastly, SEA Australia offers surf survival courses, a pre-requisite for school students to participate in school surfing programmes for school sport. These courses ensure that students have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely enjoy their surfing experience.
SEA Australia was founded in 1998 by Craig Riddington, a former Surfing Ironman Champion and Australian Representative Swimmer. Riddington identified the need for safe and fun surf programmes and enlisted elite surf athletes as instructors and mentors. Since its establishment, over 500,000 students have attended SEA Australia programmes along the East Coast of Australia, receiving skilled surfing instruction and valuable surf education in the world's best classroom.
With a passion for drowning reduction and enhancing the lifestyle quality of all Australians, SEA Australia is committed to delivering high-quality surf education programmes and water safety activities. Through their experienced instructors and comprehensive programmes, SEA Australia continues to make a positive impact on surf education and water safety in Australia.