Highlights
- Surf school on Great Western Beach, runs seven days a week
- Two-hour instructor-led lesson as part of a group
- Options for one, two or four people
- Covers basics such as footing, balance and riding waves
- Includes board and wetsuit hire
- Suitable for ages 8 and upwards and all levels of ability
- Heated changing facilities
About This Deal
The Deal
The team of instructors at Newquay Surfing School helps one, two or four wave-chasers of all abilities take to the seas in a two-hour lesson. Classes of up to eight are shown how to adopt the correct footing, remain balanced, and ride a wave from crest to shore. Wetsuits and boards are provided, and a 10% discount for accommodation at nearby Sunnyside Hotel is also up for grabs.
Choose from the following options, for a two-hour surfing lesson:
£15 for one person (50% off)
£27.95 for two people (53% off)
£54.95 for four people (54% off)
Groupon asks Gareth Beckett, director of Newquay Surfing School to tell us how his mother helped to spark his passion for the sea.
How did you get into surfing?
"When I was nine years old – my mum had enough of me hanging around the house, so she bought me a £20 surfboard, gave me my uncle’s old two-piece diving suit and told me to ‘go learn to surf, boy’. It was a freezing cold day in mid-January, but I was instantly hooked. 24 years later, I’m still just as stoked to get a good day on the waves."
How did this business come about?
"Myself and my friend Adam Griffiths were speaking to a friend who owns a hotel and was looking for a surf school to become part of his business. Adam and I looked at each other and said, ‘We can do that’. He’s a pro surfer, ranked in Europe, and I had a background in business. We started with £200 and have grown from there."
Why is surfing worth a try?
"It’s a great way to keep fit and push yourself out of your comfort zone. It’s also a good way to catch up with friends or to gather your thoughts or clear your mind when you’re on your own."
What tips would you give a beginner?
"The best advice for beginners is to take a few lessons to master the basics and build confidence, and to always talk to the older guys in surf shops for advice on equipment. And for first-time surfers, the bigger the board, the better."
Reviews
While yet to be widely reviewed, Newquay Surfing School has gained over 650 likes on Facebook.
Details verified 19 March 2014.
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Fine Print
Purchase: Limit 1 per person. May buy 4 additional as gifts.
Booking: Required between 9am-5pm, 5 days in advance. 24-hour cancellation policy.
Restrictions: Valid Mon-Sun 10am-2pm. Must be 8 or older. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Must sign disclaimer. Equipment provided. Lessons will be cancelled if beach is red-flagged by RNLI lifeguards. Must be able to swim 50m. Customers must bring swimming costumes and a towel. Lesson times are dependent on tides. For enquiries email: newquaysurfingschool@hotmail.co.uk. Valid on option purchased only.
Original values: Verified using our merchant's website on 16 Jun 2014.
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