FAQ

1. Never did surf, will be the Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School good for me?

Most of our students have never done surfing before, so do not worry because it’s your first time! Since he can swim at least 25m, is ready to have the fun of your life!

2. The Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School is duly accredited?

Yes. We take great pride in our school Surf is certified by the Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS) and ensure the correct qualifications of all our services. We are also certified by the Tourism of Portugal (IP) which allows us to say that we give importance to our customers not only as a quality merit but also security. We did not stop there, the Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School also has accreditation from the Entity control of all maritime activities (SSTI), which authorizes us teach any courses Surf on most beaches in Costa Vicentina.

3. Why should I choose Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School?

The experience of our team is unbeatable. The experience takes time to achieve, so we can ensure that your day will be well spent and you’ll see that after all is easier than it looked, and moreover, always with the highest safety standards!

Our location: Our unique location allows us to have an easy access to the best local Surf. Considered the site with the largest window and waving with the most regular winds offshore of the country, you can choose two different types of Coast; West and South, where you can go for the best spot Surf. You can check for yourself, here!

Our instructors: We believe in providing personalized service to our customers with a high degree teaching. Any Surf program fear their level of quality according to who teaches and this is transmitted at your own Surf training. In Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School our team is incredibly motivated and trained, so that the daily can help you learn to evolve in the surf

4. What courses can surf the Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School offer?

In Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School, think about creating something for everyone, Surf Group lessons, private lessons Surf, Surf Rentals, Side Surf, Surf Safaris, Surfing Repairs, classes for children, and more. We are here to tell you what you need, please contact us.

5. Where do Surf lessons are taught?

All our classes are predefined location, usually in the Tonel beach in Sagres. However, as we do not want our customers to come to Sagres and get to know what good is, we can choose beaches with the best conditions for the chosen activity. May be located on the coast between Mulberry Beach (Lagos) and the Meia-Praia Beach (Lagos).

6. Can I keep the equipment from the surf lesson after completing the course?

After any surf course, ask us to deliver the material. However, if you want, you can rent equipment to practice by yourself, we can provide you with this for a more affordable price. Or check your package.

7. After the surfing initiation classes, I’ll need more surf lessons?

The first Surf lesson teaches you to surf the base, learns to put up on the board, in the foam zone, keeping always with the highest level of security, while having endless moments of fun. If you want to progress and surfing the outside and catch the best waves, so need more lessons. Usually 4-5 days Surf are enough to learn the basics and be able to venture out to learn alone and surfing the outside. However, this number also depends on several factors, such as physical fitness, surf conditions, winds and tides.

8. How many surf lessons recommend?

It depends on several factors, the time you have available, as plans to spend, interest, physical ability, ambitions. For a beginner, usually recommend 1 to two days of classes (2-4 sessions) to start as a reasonable progression. However, for a detailed development, so that it can in the future be able to surf the base form alone, it is advisable to use a course of 4 to 6 days (8 to 12 sessions). Thus, possibly in the future alone will train and improve their skills so you can reach the intermediate level.

9. If you have medical restrictions? I can take surf lessons?

All our customers have to provide us with all their data on the activity when booking. Thus, we can analyze the situation form which does not harm your health. Please contact us if you have any health problems, but still want to have surf lessons.

10. What time are taught the Surf lessons in Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School?

Our classes start at 10:30am and end at about 16:00. Two surf sessions of 1h:30min each, respectively, morning and afternoon. A meeting is held at our Surf Center about 1:30 minutes before the start of classes. Because we have time to choose all the material and the beach to teach the classes.

11. It’s not my first time, do not want to be part of a group of initiation. What can I offer?

All the surfer or athlete, regardless of your level, you can always be in charge of a coach. We provide advanced improvement classes for everyone who wants to see improved their techniques. in Wavesensations – Sagres Surf School, we offer classes for all levels and surfing requirements, from a beginner on your first time, and for an advanced surfer

12. What is the age range of your students?

We have students of all ages, from 8 years of age. No age limit as long as the physical capacity and the will are sufficient, we are delighted to discover that the sensations of surfing.

13. They offer all of Surf equipment?

Yes! Teaching to use appropriate boards made of foam and flexible fins called “softboards”. We also have a wide choice of other boards to higher levels of Surf. We use wetsuits of variable thickness, so you can always surf with the greatest possible comfort. However, if you have your own stuff, of course you can use it!

14. What do I bring to the surf lessons?

Swimsuit and beach towel, clothing appropriate to the weather conditions of the day, and sunscreen Camera to photograph the huge moments of fun.

15. I need to book?

It is always best to book in advance. If left to the last minute, or simply wish to take classes at the moment, we can not guarantee your place. For example, in very days in the height of summer, we are complete, we work with levels of ratio Student: Teacher restricted due to security and quality education. Thus, the earlier you book your surfing lesson, the probability of choosing the desired period will be higher and on the other hand, you can find on our website some special offers.

16. How do I book my course of Surf?

Most of our Surf courses may be booked online on our website, with instant confirmation. Only our packages sometimes need to be confirmed with our partners, however, the maximum time for confirmation never exceed 24h. Dependent on a reservation, may be paid by bank transfer, credit or debit card via the Internet. Some reservations, especially large groups of more than 10 people, please payment in full of the services up to 15 days before the start. After the confirmed booking will be sent by email all information.

17. What types of payment do you accept?

We accept almost all types of payment, cash, bank transfer, credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, etc).

We do not accept American Express cards and checks.

18. And if the conditions are not favorable finding on?

When we teach beginners to surf the necessary conditions are identical to a green flag on the beach !!! Because we want our customers to feel as safe, because that way is also much easier and faster progress.

Our unique location allows us to have an easy access to the best local Surf. We can choose to two distinct types of Coast; West and South, where you can go in search of the best beach to practice the activity.

So we are proud to admit that we had until now not to cancel any surf lesson with our customers. However, if this happens, we will always try, through various stations gets orológicas , foresee such a situation, in order to refund the customer with the minimum of delay or reschedule new dates.

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