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Surfing

Whether this is your first time on a board or you’re hoping to fine tune your surfing skills, UCPA surf holidays offer courses for all abilities. Based on the Atlantic coast, with kilometres of sandy beaches and consistent swell, both Lacanau and Port d’Albret are recognised spots within the international surfing community.

The majority of people that join UCPA are beginners with the main emphasis to get youcontrolling the board by yourself, understanding the waves and water safety. For those that have done a bit before, there is the option of half time instruction providing tips on how to improve your style. Those that were born to surf, why not try the surf safari and have a guided tour of the local hot spots?

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UCPA Surfing Half Time Instruction


Credit: UCPA Stephane CervosUCPA Surfing Instruction 

  • Instruction: 5 half-day sessions
  • Levels: All
  • Included: Surfboard hire & wetsuit (if required)

 The Atlantic coast of France is a world-class surfing location and the long sandy beaches of the Aquitaine coastline are the ideal playground for surfers of all levels. The UCPA Surfing course is held within a five minute walk away from the centre. The lessons are arranged into half-day sessions, with a break for lunch - either a picnic on the beach or back at UCPA centre for a hot meal / BBQ (depending on time of year!).

Lacanau beachThe sessions are a combination of practising techniques on the beach (more common in the early sessions) plus instruction in the water. It is common for the instructor to be out in the water coaching you while you take your first waves. It is an exhilarating feeling when the theory all comes together and you are riding the waves into the shore!

Instruction is top level, and progress can be made very quickly if you are determined and fit. It is not the army and of course if you want to have a morning off, or surf with other friends then it’s no problem. All we ask is just let the instructor know so he or she doesn’t have to wait for you.

Rash vests are not provided but are useful to make the wetsuit more comfortable.

Level

This is open for complete beginners to advanced level surfers. Several groups run at the same time, so groups are formed according to abilty. All instructors hold a national Sports Instructor Certificate in Surfing or other specific qualification in surfing and/or bodyboarding. They are all certified by the B.N.S.S.A. (National First Aid and Lifesaving Certificate).

Other Things to do

Free of Charge: tennis courts, volley-ball, bicycle hire, stretching classes

UCPA Surfing 3 Day Break


UCPA Surf Instruction - 3 Day Break
  • Instruction: 5 half-day sessions
  • Levels: All
  • Included: Surfboard hire & Wetsuit (if required)
  • Included: 2 Nights Accommodation & All Meals

The Atlantic coast of France is a world-class surfing location and the long sandy beaches of Lacanau's unspoilt coastline are the ideal playground for surfers of all levels. The UCPA Surfing course is organised with the Lacanau Surf Club, just 5 minutes by bicycle from the UCPA centre (bike hire free of charge). 

The lessons are arranged into half-day sessions, with the first day being a half day in the afternoon, followed by 2 days each with 2 half day sessions with a break for lunch - either a picnic on the beach or back at UCPA centre for a hot meal / BBQ (depending on time of year!).

The sessions are a combination of practising techniques on the beach (more common in the early sessions) plus instruction in the water. It is common for the instructor to be out in the water coaching you while you take your first waves. It is an exhilarating feeling when the theory all comes together and you are riding the waves into the shore!

Instruction is top level, and progress can be made very quickly if you are determined and fit. It is not the army and of course if you want to have a morning off, or surf with other friends then it’s no problem. All we ask is just let the instructor know so he or she doesn’t have to wait for you.

Bicycles can be hired free of charge to cycle to the Lacanau Surf Club. Rash vests are not provided but are useful to make the wetsuit more comfortable.

Level

This is open for complete beginners to advanced level surfers. Several groups run at the same time, so groups are formed according to abilty. All instructors hold a national Sports Instructor Certificate in Surfing or other specific qualification in surfing and/or bodyboarding. They are all certified by the B.N.S.S.A. (National First Aid and Lifesaving Certificate).

Other Activities

Free of Charge: tennis courts, volley-ball, bicycle hire, stretching classes, petanque

Lacanau beach

Lacanau SurfClub

Tennis at UCPA Lacanau

     

UCPA Surfing Full-Time Instruction


Credit: UCPA Stephane CervosUCPA Surfing Instruction 

  • Instruction: 9 half-day sessions
  • Levels: All
  • Included: Surfboard hire & Wetsuit (if required)

The Atlantic coast of France is a world-class surfing location and the long sandy beaches of the Aquitaine coastline are the ideal playground for surfers of all levels. The UCPA Surfing course is held within a five minute walk away from the centre. The lessons are arranged into half-day sessions, with a break for lunch - either a picnic on the beach or back at UCPA centre for a hot meal / BBQ (depending on time of year!).

The sessions are a combination of practising techniques on the beach (more common in the early sessions) plus instruction in the water. It is common for the instructor to be out in the water coaching you while you take your first waves. It is an exhilarating feeling when the theory all comes together and you are riding the waves into the shore!

Instruction is top level, and progress can be made very quickly if you are determined and fit. It is not the army and of course if you want to have a morning off, or surf with other friends then it’s no problem. All we ask is just let the instructor know so he or she doesn’t have to wait for you.Lacanau beach

Rash vests are not provided but are useful to make the wetsuit more comfortable.

Level

This is open for complete beginners to advanced level surfers. Several groups run at the same time, so groups are formed according to abilty. All instructors hold a national Sports Instructor Certificate in Surfing or other specific qualification in surfing and/or bodyboarding. They are all certified by the B.N.S.S.A. (National First Aid and Lifesaving Certificate).

Other Things to do

Free of Charge: tennis courts, volley-ball, bicycle hire, stretching classes

UCPA Bodyboarding Half Time Instruction


Body Board Half-time

Don't fancy the full-on surfing experience? Try UCPA's half time body boarding instruction. Enjoy playing around in the waves and perfecting your body boarding techniques to get a good ride back to the beach in the wash!

The half time instruction is ideal with 5 half day sessions during the week allowing you plenty of time to also relax on the beach, have a round of golf with your friends or enjoy cycling along the coast to those hiden and tranquile beach spots.

The sessions are a combination of practising techniques on the beach (more common in the early sessions) plus instruction in the water. It is normal for the instructor to be out in the water coaching you while you take your first waves. It is an exhilarating feeling when the theory all comes together and you are riding the waves into the shore!

UCPA Surfing Half Time Instruction


Credit: UCPA Stephane CervosUCPA Surfing Instruction 

  • Instruction: 5 half-day sessions
  • Levels: All
  • Included: Surfboard hire & wetsuit (if required)

 The Atlantic coast of France is a world-class surfing location and the long sandy beaches of Lacanau's unspoilt coastline are the ideal playground for surfers of all levels. The UCPA Surfing course is organised with the Lacanau Surf Club, just 5 minutes by bicycle from the UCPA centre (bike hire free of charge). 

The lessons are arranged into half-day sessions, with a break for lunch - either a picnic on the beach or back at UCPA centre for a hot meal / BBQ (depending on time of year!).

Lacanau beachThe sessions are a combination of practising techniques on the beach (more common in the early sessions) plus instruction in the water. It is common for the instructor to be out in the water coaching you while you take your first waves. It is an exhilarating feeling when the theory all comes together and you are riding the waves into the shore!

Instruction is top level, and progress can be made very quickly if you are determined and fit. It is not the army and of course if you want to have a morning off, or surf with other friends then it’s no problem. All we ask is just let the instructor know so he or she doesn’t have to wait for you.

Bicycles can be hired free of charge to cycle to the Lacanau Surf Club. Rash vests are not provided but are useful to make the wetsuit more comfortable.

Level

Lacanau SurfClub

This is open for complete beginners to advanced level surfers. Several groups run at the same time, so groups are formed according to abilty. All instructors hold a national Sports Instructor Certificate in Surfing or other specific qualification in surfing and/or bodyboarding. They are all certified by the B.N.S.S.A. (National First Aid and Lifesaving Certificate).

Other Things to do

Free of Charge: tennis courts, volley-ball, bicycle hire, stretching classes

surf