About Beginner Progressive (Bays Level 2)
This level is for those who have graduated from our ‘Beginner’ lesson by being able to consistently and independently paddle into white water waves and ride into shore on each attempt. The progressive lesson will use the rip current to paddle out halfway to the point and catch the edge of the green-faced wave (Requires comfort swimming in deep water). You will develop knowledge of surfing etiquette, paddling techniques, and board management, while you refine your leap to feet and be introduced to trim; the act of traversing along the wave face on your forehand and backhand.
Lesson Overview
- Lessons are split into Adults (13 & over) and All Ages (6 & over).
- 30-minutes introductory on-land lesson
- 60-minute surfing lesson
- 5-15-minute on-land recap and next steps
We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a complimentary ‘Parent / Guardian’ Ticket to help manage their board in the current and return to the line-up.
The Bays ‘Green face’ wave is located on the edge of the main rip, half way out to the point providing a great stepping stone from the bays white water wave to the point.
Face Height
0.5-1.0m.
Ride Length
8-10 seconds per wave.
Waves Per Lesson
Around 10-12 per surfer.
Group Size
8 guests per coach, maximum 16 guests.
Suitable for
Surfers who have already nailed the foundational skills in the ‘Beginner’ lesson, and want to progress towards surfing at The Point. We’ll improve your paddling, surf etiquette, catching ‘green face’ waves, popping up, and trimming left and right.
The ‘Beginner progressive’ lesson is offered in two wave settings;
‘Cruiser’ wave setting – Select the ‘Beginner Progressive – All Ages‘ product
‘Progressive Turns’ wave setting – Suitable for Adults (13+ yrs) who are tall enough to manage the additional water current of this wave setting. Select the ‘Beginner Progressive – Adults‘ Product
Safety Lessons
Please ensure that you have watched the safety video and completed your waiver before arriving. Please arrive 45 minutes before your session.
Learning the Beginner Progressive
Structured Lessons
Led by our friendly, expert coaches, our 1 hour and 45 minute beginner surf lessons include 30 minutes of on-land practice and warm up exercises, 1 hour of in-the-water surfing time and tailored instruction, followed by 15 minutes to warm down and discuss your lesson outcomes.
Small Classes
Our group beginner lessons have a maximum of 8 participants per instructor to ensure that you get plenty of time with your coach. For 1-on-1 instruction, try one of our private beginner lessons.
Gear Included
Our beginner surf lessons include 2 hour softboard and wetsuit hire, so all you need to bring with you is your bathers, a towel and a smile!
Access to Amenities
When you book a beginner surf lesson, you’ll also receive all-day access to URBNSURF Melbourne’s amenities, including parking, hot tubs, changerooms, landscaped spaces, and a free locker to store your valuables.
Parent / Guardian Ticket
At URBNSURF, we prioritise water safety by adhering to Surf Life Saving Vic’s Watch Around Water policy (WAW), offering free ‘Parent / Guardian’ tickets and wetsuit hire to encourage active parental supervision in our lagoon, where currents can be strong.
A mandatory ‘Parent / Guardian’ ticket will be added to the basket when purchasing a Child ticket, and we encourage all parents to enter the water with their child.*
*Supervision may be required at the discretion of a Surf Academy crew member.
Inclusions
With each beginner progressive surf lesson, you’ll get:
Expert Coaching
Our friendly surf coaches provide personalised tuition to help you get up, riding and stoked – fast.
Perfect Waves, Limited Crowds
Surf perfect waves designed to help you learn safely, easily and quickly, with a maximum of 8 surfers per lesson.
Board & Wetsuit Hire
Single session softboard and wetsuit hire is included in your lesson, which you can extend to all-day if you have more sessions booked!
Spectator Pass
Your all-day Spectator Pass gives you access to URBNSURF Melbourne’s amenities, including The Lawns, lagoonside hot tubs, day beds and more.
Changerooms
Get changed and freshen up in our heated changerooms, and enjoy post-surf hot showers.
Wristband
Your wristband is your key to URBNSURF – it’ll give you access to the park, the lagoon and your locker.
Products
Beginner Progressive
From $104
Designed for beginner surfers who have already completed a Beginner lesson, and want to progress to surfing at The Point.
Our 1 hour and 45 minute beginner group surf lessons include board and wetsuit hire, and cover paddling, catching whitewater waves, popping up, and turning left and right.
3x Beginner Lessons
From $252
Get 10% off the weekday price of beginner surf lessons when you buy a multipack of 3x lessons – redeemable for Beginner and Beginner Progressive.
No frills, just good times.
Surf Progression
5 Week Program
Whether this is your first time surfing, have previously completed a surf lesson, or want to work on your technique, the Surf Progression 5 Week Program is perfect to improve your surfing.
You can sign up for afternoon or evening Beginner, Beginner Progressive, Cruiser, Cruiser Progressive or Intermediate lessons with the same coach, at the same time each week. Your progress will be accelerated through tailored instruction and weekly repetition.
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