Family surfing lessons at Lacanau-Océan
At Big Mama Surfschool, we believe that surfing is a family activity. You don’t have to be an athlete, a hyperactive teenager or a daredevil child: all you need is the desire to share a unique moment, all together, on the waves of Lacanau.
With our family package, young and old share the same session, in a relaxed and happy atmosphere, where everyone progresses at their own pace, without pressure. Our instructors adapt their teaching methods to suit each age and level, so that everyone feels at ease – from the very young (from 4 years old) to parents… and even grandparents!
It’s a chance to experience a real collective adventure, to laugh together, to encourage and surprise each other, and to create savoury memories that will last long after the holidays. And between you and me, if you thought you were only going to get the kids to surf, you may well change your mind when you put on the wetsuit. Ready to take on the challenge as a family?
What will you learn?
Introduction and first waves
- Discovery of equipment: surfboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, leash, wax, etc.
- Learn about the ocean and its dangers: how to select a surfing or swimming area, spot currents and other dangers.
- First contact with the waves: learning to dive under the waves, introduction to bodysurfing, finding your bearings in the water.
- Learn how to ride your board safely in the waves and catch a long wave.
- Learning the righting technique on the beach.
- Master the righting technique on the foam and manage to glide while keeping your balance.
- Begin to steer your board in the foam.
Offshore passage and first smooth waves
- Know how to analyse the conditions and choose the best spot for your level.
- Know the safety rules for other surfers (priority rules).
- Learn how to paddle efficiently out to sea and when catching a wave.
- Learn to position yourself offshore and select the right waves.
- Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.
Perfecting your technique and first manoeuvres
- Improve your positioning, wave choice and paddling to catch as many waves as possible.
- Optimise your righting technique to ride all types of waves.
- Learn to steer your board in 2 directions (frontside and backside).
- Learn how to read the wave so you can follow it as long as possible.
- Learn how to generate speed using effective supports and trajectories.
- Discover the first basic surfing manoeuvres (roller, cut-back, floater, re-entry, etc.).
Initiation:
Introduction and first waves
- Discovery of equipment: surfboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, leash, wax, etc.
- Learn about the ocean and its dangers: how to select a surfing or swimming area, spot currents and other dangers.
- First contact with the waves: learning to dive under the waves, introduction to bodysurfing, finding your bearings in the water.
- Learn how to ride your board safely in the waves and catch a long wave.
- Learning the righting technique on the beach.
- Master the righting technique on the foam and manage to glide while keeping your balance.
- Begin to steer your board in the foam.
Intermediate:
Offshore passage and first smooth waves
- Know how to analyse the conditions and choose the best spot for your level.
- Know the safety rules for other surfers (priority rules).
- Learn how to paddle efficiently out to sea and when catching a wave.
- Learn to position yourself offshore and select the right waves.
- Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.
Advanced:
Perfecting your technique and first manoeuvres
- Improve your positioning, wave choice and paddling to catch as many waves as possible.
- Optimise your righting technique to ride all types of waves.
- Learn to steer your board in 2 directions (frontside and backside).
- Learn how to read the wave so you can follow it as long as possible.
- Learn how to generate speed using effective supports and trajectories.
- Discover the first basic surfing manoeuvres (roller, cut-back, floater, re-entry, etc.).
Why choose Big Mama for your family surf session?
Support
Our qualified and professional teaching team will accompany the whole family in the water throughout the sessions. One instructor will be in charge of the parents and the other of the children. Safety, progress and fun are our watchwords.
Fun
Fun, smiles and amusement will enliven the sessions. Our ultimate aim is to make you enjoy the waves in complete serenity.
Equipment
With over 200 boards in stock, you're sure to find a board to suit your size and ability. Recent foam boards for optimum safety.
Location
The school is located near Lacanau's Plage Nord (supervised beach), which is ideal for learning to surf as it is much less busy than the more central beaches.
Prices for our family surf lessons in Lacanau
High Season
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1 lesson 42€
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2 lessons 78€
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3 lessons 120€
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4 lessons 156€
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5 lessons 169€
Low Season
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1 lesson 36€
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2 lessons 69€
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3 lessons 105€
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4 lessons 138€
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5 lessons 159€
All the equipment you need is provided: board and wetsuit selected according to your level and body shape.
Access to changing rooms, toilets, showers and lockers is possible before and after the session.
Various methods of payment: bank transfer, credit card, ANCV cheques, sports vouchers, cash, cheques.
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