bali surfing

Surfing

Bali is a paradise for keen surfers due to convenient accessibility and home comforts at the end of the day. The island offers over 20 top quality breaks on the southwest and southeast cost, especially around the bukit peninsula. Some of these breaks like Padang Padang and Uluwatu are world class barreling reef. Others offer just pain surfing fun like the beach breaks that surround Kuta and Sanur.

Odysseys Bali Surf School

Odysseys Surf School is a partnership business registered as PT. Odysseys Bali-Indonesia registered on October 2003 with its principal activities as surfing school, and Michael Wu as a founder. Located in Mercure Hotel Kuta Arcade just 50 meters in front of Kuta Beach. Odysseys Surf School is the perfect place to learn how to surf in Bali .

The program is suitable for people between ages of 7 and 50. With the best value for your money and best tuition in a safest surf location, we guarantee a wonderful experience to you to stand up on the board and riding your wave with our professional instructor.

Odysseys Surf School established in Bali on October 2003 is supported by Academy of Surfing Instructors Australia, Oakley, and Hard Rock Café. Odysseys Surf School also has the Accredited Surf School Certificate from Australia. All our Surf instructors who puts a lot of attention on fun, safety and care, are certified by the Academy of Surfing Instructors Australia , they also have a Bronze Lifesaving Medallion Certificate.

For beginners who have never surfed before, Odysseys will make it its business to guarantee you are able to stand on your board on your first lesson by teaching you in the swimming pool first for about 15 minutes and learn surfing board, paddle, balanced, and safety in the water. For the intermediate until advanced level Odysseys will take you straight to the beach and introduce you to the character of the Kuta waves and improve on your technique.

You will have several programs to choose from, starting from the half day until five days group lesson. For those who wants the utmost attention, there is always the private lessons for your convenience. For couples, we would recommend the semiprivate lesson.

Odysseys Surf School Surfing Lesson Equipment
Surfing is not only about being at the beach carrying and holding your surfboard showing off to people. Surfing is about having fun, riding the wave but always keeping safe. That is why Odysseys Surf School invests in surfing equipment necessary to guarantee your safety. In the lessons you will be supplied with all the professional and safety equipments, the best in the industry ranging from surf board, wetsuit, helmets, surf wax/traction pad, leash/leg rope, and other accessories.

Our surf boards are made from soft material and flexible rubber fin. It is definitely safe and specially designed for beginners . Our surf board Malibu 's varies from 7 to 9 feet. Odysseys Surf School is also equipped with Malibu 's, body board, and fiber glass surf board range from 6.4 to 8.0 feet with all the equipment included.

During the Bali surfing lessons, we will also require you to wear a wet suit. Wearing one for your safety and comfort is a must. While wearing one you will be able to stay comfortably in the water for any length of time during your Bali surf lesson activities, in both cold and warm water. The Odysseys wetsuit which is made of a flexible material and available in various sizes, ensuring it to fit your body keeping you safe and warm.

Apart from the above, Odysseys will also provide you with a surfboard wax suitable for lessons at different water temperatures. This bad boy will stop you from slipping off the surfboard while paddling and surfing. The surfboard leash is also provided to avoid you loosing your board (or the other way around). The leash is attached to the board on one end while the other end is fastened to your leg keeping you paired with your board while in the water. Last but not least, if you ever needed a reliable helmet, just to be on the safe side, we also provide you that too.

Qualified and Friendly Instructor
Customer safety is our priority and commitment. Odysseys Surf School's professional and accredited instructors are trained in all aspect of customer safety, including bronze level for "Lifesaving Surf Rescue, Advance Resuscitation and Senior First Aid International Standard".

To complete the best quality professional standard, our instructor have been accomplished all the requirements for surfing instructor certified from Academy of Surfing Instructor Australia. All of our instructor speak English and most Japanese as well. So you have come to the right place. You can learn to surf in a safe environment   and get the high quality attention and professional service that you expect.

Bali Surfing Lesson
The well trained instructors will introduce the basics of surfing lessons in the pool (15 minutes) to know your surf equipment, how to balance your body on the board, how your step on the board, how to paddle and the do's and don'ts. Once you have an understanding of the basics of surfing, The instructors will take you to the beach and try out some of the surfing theories you have just learnt on fun and safe surfing.

For two and half hours, our qualified instructors will watch over you and teach you what surfing fun is really all about.

We guarantee you will be able to stand up on the board surfing in your first surfing lesson. If you're not able to, it would be our pleasure to provide you with an extended free surfing lesson. This is a sign of how sure we are about our teaching methods and our dedication towards the quality of our teachings. Apart from the actual learning we will also guarantee that you will experience an enjoyable and memorable time while learning how to surf with us.

Beginner & Intermediate Bali Surfing Lessons
Since Odysseys surf school provides surfing lessons for both the beginner level and intermediate level, the two and half hours spent on the beach and the first 15 minutes spent on the pool will differ based on your experience level group. It will be based on whether you fall in the intermediate level category or the beginners level category.

• Beginners Surfing Lessons
  Surfing with Odysseys Surf School is always about having extreme fun. Even if you think that surfing is effortless, we will still provide you with a good surfing lesson for beginners. By joining our beginners surfing lessons, you’ll improve your surfing skill at your own pace.
  
  To those thinking seriously about learning to surf in Bali, the most important thing to do is to select the right instructor. With Odysseys Surf School, not only will we provide you with an enjoyable time while taking your beginners lessons, but we will also strive to build up your water and surfing confidence through our beginner Bali surf lesson classes.
  
  From your first lesson, we will teach you how to choose the right surfboard, how to lay on the board for the first time, then how to recognize the best balance point. The paddling technique is the next thing you will try to conquer while having the beginner Bali surf lesson. Maintaining the speed to be stable and constant is also quite essential to be learnt to make your surf Bali lesson complete.
  
  You must be curious how to do such great maneuvers with your surfboard, right? Hold on for a second, because that time will come. Sitting then standing up on your surfboard is the one important thing that you will learn how to do first and all the way through, practice makes perfect confronting the waves.
  
• Intermediate Surfing LessonsIntermediate Bali Surf lesson - 1 person 1 instructor. You will need to know more than just the best waves and best movements. After mastering the beginner Bali surf lessons with Odysseys Surf School , you definitely need the intermediate level in order to improve your maximum skill of surfing . With Odysseys Surf School , you will be able to define your own style, as the unique form of expression, or it's called as your personal blueprint on a wave. Improving your own surfing style is even more exciting than anything in this world.
  
  Your intermediate Bali surf lesson 's sequence doesn't stop there. There would be much more to learn with Odysseys Surf School , including how to read the weather since it plays the most important part in deciding the surf condition. The intermediate Bali surf lesson also will be complemented by the accurate information about the swells and tides. Moreover, the ground and wind swell also will be explained completely.
  
  The tide is related to the wave's reading. The students of this surf Bali lesson will be given the clear illustration about this periodic change of the sea level. In addition to the tides, the instructors will explain about Glassy, or what we call as Ultra clean surf without ripple. Wind blows will also be given in the lesson material. Then the theory in this intermediate surf Bali lesson is continued by recognizing lumpy surfing.
  
  The practice times during the intermediate Bali surf lesson will be filled out by duck dive, it means the students will be trained how to push one's surfboard underwater nose-first, to get them and also board under a wave that has broken or is just about to break . Take off position, or how to catch a wave and begin the ride will be definitely inserted to this surfing lesson . Then another essential Bali surf lesson material is all about the surf etiquette, in this session, students will be taught how to drive slowly and carefully through inhabited areas and towns, to respect the environment, respect the locals and the other surfers around you. In short, these would be about the proper things to do, and the things a good surfers shouldn't do.
  
  Acquiring the knowledge about the wave, including catching and selecting the wave are what the students will learn too once they join the intermediate Bali surf lessons. This kind of surf lessons involves the understanding of how to recognize the best way of positioning your self on the waves
  beforehand and back-hand. How to stand firmly using your body weight is essential and will also be taught. In the intermediate sessions all the special surfing techniques will be conveyed entirely to the students.
  
  And if that is not enough, you will be encouraged to try something different during your intermediate Bali surf lessons . You will be offered to learn stance or how far apart you should keep your feet when riding a wave. You will also get to learn about speed since it will affect the right timing for turning your board. Recognizing the feet stance, lower body movement as well as upper body movement will some of the important material you will be given in our intermediate Bali surf Lesson.
  
  At the end of the day, your Bali surf lesson will include special lesson on surfing manoeuvres. Trimming or what we call as angling the board across a wave will be given as part in learning how to manoeuvre. Some of the known manoeuvre type include "the bottom turn" or where a turn is made at the base of the wave when coming down off the face wave. Another surfing manoeuvre is the one called top turn; this is also exciting and challenging. The last manoeuvre that you cannot miss to learn is the cutback , which is one of the most fundamental manoeuvres in body-boarding and can also be one of the most radical surfing manoeuvres.
  
  During the time you learn to surf Bali, the safety and fun will be fully guaranteed by Odysseys Surf School . You'll be tempted to keep learning to surf Bali as far as you could, especially because all the special techniques to accelerate your surfing expertise will also be revealed while you join us in our intermediate Bali surf lesson . Ultimately, learning to surf Bali with Odysseys Surf School has never been this fun. Last but certainly not least; accompanied by the experienced and certified instructors of Odysseys Surf School , then your surfing expertise sure comes as no surprise.

Group Surfing Lesson
It is suitable for group of friends and families. You can also have chance to meet new friends to share your exciting surfing experience. With three students maximum supervised by one instructor, you will not have to worry, about not being to absorb all the lesson material, because our instructors will make sure you still have enough attention from the instructors so you can learn to surf quickly and efficiently. Due to the group lessons being a bigger size than a semi private group, the applied theory time for group surfing lesson may be slightly less compared to the time spent by the smaller surfing lesson.

Semi Private Surfing Lesson
It is perfect for couple. And you will get separated with other group surfing lesson and exclusively handled by one instructor.

There would be only you, your partner, and our professional instructor in this semi private surfing lesson. It's will be an opportunity for you to enjoy our Bali surfing lessons with full attention. Here, you will be separated with other group surfing lesson so you will bemore focus on the lessons it self. We except alot of questions and answers sessions and alot of applied theories based on those questions and answers. Our instructors are fluent in both English and Japanese. Coupled with their experience and patient nature they will not have any difficulties in delivering to you the lesson material.

We assure you will be able to stand up on your board in the shortest time possible. The entire semi private surfing lesson's material will be given casually, ensuring you will have an excellent time with Odysseys Surf School.

Private Surfing Lesson
Private tuition with your own personal instructor. It is a great choice for you, who wants to get personalized attention.

For those seeking a personalized Bali surf lesson then this is the right place to start. Odysseys Surf School private Bali surfing lesson is the most effective way in conquering the waves. In the private surfing lesson sessions the techniques of surfing will be revealed and conveyed completely, and they will be customized suited to your needs and abilities.

During the private surfing lesson , you will be accompanied by a competent senior instructor who will be fully committed to you. We recommend this private surfing lesson for those who are serious about surfing and becoming a surfing fanatic. We guarantee that you will understand more about the basics of surfing and know how to surf better if you take on our private surfing lesson.

Group/Corporate Booking
We also cater for group Bali surfing lesson or corporate booking surfing lessons. Just contact us for your inquiry and we will provide you the best customized surfing lesson program based on your corporate culture and the participants of the lessons taking into account the position status, age, sex and previous surfing experience level.

Kids Surfing Lesson
This class is special for kids between ages of 7 until 12 years old. You do not have to worry for their safety, because we use a high quality and safe surf equipment. Our kind and patient instructors will always stay next to them and assist them to stand up and ride the wave in a save surf environment.

Odysseys surf school provides special lessons for children of all ages with different surfing experience. Children from 7 to 12 years old will be facilitated with high quality surfing equipment and supervised by SENIOR certified instructors who will assist them to stand up and ride the waves. Our Odysseys kids surfing lessons are configured so that each age group is assigned a certified senior instructors who will watch over the children surf sessions and at the same time encouraging them to build up their confidence levels through gentle reassurance.

Your children will be taught how to read surfing condition, identifying good surf position by recognizing rips and currents, steer their boards out of danger, and much more. At the end of the lesson children will already be knowledgeable about surfing and how to surf safely apart from knowing how to basic surf any minor waves. At every moment in our lessons our instructors will allow them to practice on the water and experience the fun and joy of being on their board.

Bali Surfing Package
There will be two classes daily at Odysseys Surf School due to tide and wave conditions. We are ready to teach the surfing technique for beginner, intermediate, and advance. We cater group surfing lesson, semi private surfing lesson, private surfing lesson, group or corporate booking surfing lesson, kids’ surfing lesson.

The surf packages start from 1 day till 5 days package. If you still enjoy with the 5 days class and want to improve your surfing knowledge, you can still join our next classes and we will provide you with all the surfing technique you need.

Packages include:

- Full air conditioned transportation (Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Sanur area)
- Safety lockers
- Changing room
- High quality UV protection rash shirt for body protection and board short
- Safe and soft material board
- Safety helmet
- High SPF Waterproof Sun Block
- Shower and Toilet facilities
- Sealed mineral water
- Clean towel
- Insurance covered

The photographer is always ready to capture pictures of the first time you stood up on your board and we put in CD Rom (additional charge required).

What You Will Learn on Bali Surfing Package

Program	Days
	I	II	III	IV	V
The surf equipment	X	X	X	X	X
Position on the board	X	X	X	X	X
Stretches and warm up	X	X	X	X	X
Paddling out-in	X	X	X	X	X
How to stand on the board	X	X	X	X	X
Safe surf and awareness	X	X	X	X	X
Control the board		X	X	X	X
How to catch the wave		X	X	X	X
Selecting and catching the wave			X	X	X
Riding the wave				X	X
Eskimo Technique				X	X
Surf etiquette				X	X
Selecting the board for you					X

Surfing Schedule:
Schedule is depend on weather condition and wave and can be informed one day before activity.
- Morning (AM)  08:00-11:30
- Afternoon (PM) 13:00-17:30

RATES (in USD)

Validity: Until March 31, 2011

TOURS/ACTIVITIES Normal Rates Our Rates BOOK Adult Child Adult Child Group Lesson Surfing 2.5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for maximum 4 persons 35 35 BOOK Semi Private Lesson Surfing 2.5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for 2 persons 50 50 BOOK Private Lesson Surfing 2,5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for1 person 60 60 BOOK Intermediate Level Surfing 2.5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for 1 person 60 60 BOOK Full Day Group Lesson 5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for maximum 4 persons 65 65 BOOK 2 Days Group Lesson 2.5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for 4 persons 65 65 BOOK 3 Days Group Lesson 2.5 hours/lesson with 1 instructor for 4 persons 95 95 BOOK

Rates Include:

• Free hotel transfers with air conditioned transportation for area Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua
• Safe surf equipment (Safe soft-board, Rash-shirt, Board-short, Safety helmet)
• Safety lockers
• Changing rooms
• Clean shower and toilet facilities
• Mineral water
• Clean towel
• Insurance covered
• Certificate

Remarks:

• Rates are per person for minimum of 2 persons, single traveler join only will be additional charge at USD 10
• Group lesson is for 15 years old of age minimum. Below than 15 years old must take a private lesson.
• Rates are valid for surfing in Kuta beach only
• Hotel return transfers for other area  (Sanur, Ubud, Uluwatu, Canggu, Tanah Lot) will be additional charged at USD 30/Car for maximum 4 persons
• Unfortunately we will not be able to issue a refund when it rains or in an unlikely case of injury
• If surf conditions become unsafe during a lesson, the surfing instructors may modify the lesson and undertake activities on the beach rather than in the water, or the lesson may be rescheduled for another time

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