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Rip Curl School of Surf

Learn to surf with the professionals whether you are a beginner or whether you have already picked up some basic skills.

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The Rip Curl School of Surf is without doubt Asia’s leading surf school. Since its formation in 1998, the school has grown in size and capability. The school has taught more than 30,000 students, with each student taking an average of 3 classes. Originally known as the Cheyne Horan School of Surf, the School's association with Rip Curl began in 2005 and is now known as the Rip Curl School of Surf. The operational entity of the school is a fully licensed Indonesian Limited Liability Company, PT Jaya Bersama, which holds a current Indonesian Tourism License for Surf Schools, making it the first and only fully licensed surf school in Indonesia.

Surf Courses
The Rip Curl School of Surf offers a modular course of 24 lessons, from absolute beginner to mid-level surfer seeking improvement, and for the accomplished surfer, advanced level classes including an introduction to tow-in surfing. The school guarantees success for its students at every level - from teaching a raw novice with absolutely no experience to stand on a board and surf by the end of the first lesson to taking a novice surfer from beginner waves to offshore reef within 7 lessons.

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Class Structure
For convenience and accessibility, the entire curriculum has been divided up into 2.5 hour modules. Each course module is made up of three basic elements - theory, practice and environmental awareness. Each element is applied in timed exercises focused on optimizing the learning experience, e.g.: 15 minutes of theory, 20 minutes of practical application, 5 minute drink break combined with environmental awareness discussion.

Policy
When a student is unable to complete a course to our required level, then the course is repeated by the student. Allowing a student to progress who is unable to complete required skills would hinder their ability to confidently continue with higher level courses. This in evokes a sense of trust and reliability.

Introductory / Intermediate
Courses 1, 2 and 3, these three initial classes cover the key basic skills and surf safety: board handling, the jump up, paddling and directional turns (forehand and backhand). The environmental issues covered include reading surf and weather conditions, tidal effect on surf and wave mechanics (origin, types, patterns, directions and intensity).

Advanced
Courses 4, 5 and 6 cover transitional turns, generating speed and body positioning. The environmental issues focus on reading, board positioning and using waves, surfing rules and etiquette. The classes are key preparation for reef and large wave riding.

Reef
Courses 7, 8, 9 and 10 take place on a reef break. Course 7 is a reef adaptation course where the student familiarizes with the new surroundings and builds confidence on the reef; main focus is the geography and make up of a reef. Courses 8, 9 and 10 use wave size and power to develop top and bottom turns and cut backs.

Surf Development
Courses 11, 12 and 13 will focus on board selection and wave assessment. 11 can be taught on the beach break or in a swimming pool to give a more controlled environment for learning the duck dive. A range of epoxy boards from 6’0 to 9’2 are available for our students to ride before purchasing. Course 12 focuses on assessing reef breaks: entry points, paddle out channels, safety and rest areas, take off points, pullouts and exit strategies. 13 is a take off course front and back hand building. Environment issues cover surf confidence, hold under skills and board rescues.

Surf Expression
The final four classes of our standard curriculum cover surfing maneuvers; round house, re-enters and floaters. Through video demonstrations and coaching we break down each maneuver into four simple skills and then link them to complete the full maneuver. This technique was developed for competition surf coaching and is taught to competition accuracy. Environmental issues cover surf fitness, mental preparation and breath retention.

Tow–in
Courses 17 and 18 are the icing on the cake. The two day course covers all aspect of tow-in and big wave surfing without the big waves. Equipment, rules, rescues, condition assessments, tow–in procedures and wave riding. Environmental issues cover; PWC (wave runner) usage rules, tow–in etiquette and environmental impact issues.

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