From white to green .. take your surfing to the next level with our Surf Sistas improver surf coaching week in Cornwall. A fun and comprehensive surf course designed specially for you by women who love to surf!
We all get in a bit of a rut with our surfing at times, still having a great time but wondering if we will ever actually step it up to the next level. If you are struggling to get out the back consistently, not sure how to turn or to duck dive, confused by swell reports, want to buy your own board but have no idea where to start, or your pop-up is a bit of a disaster.. then look no further..
Our Surf Sistas White to Green Intermediate Surf Coaching week aims to get you out of the white water and onto those elusive green waves. This 5 day course is jam packed with plenty of water time alongside understanding oceanography and swell reports, and learning about surf health and fitness.
We have spaces for a maximum of 10 students on the course and with 3 Surf Sistas instructors and our videographer/photographer on hand you will receive plenty of 1:1 instruction throughout the week as well as benefiting from the group training sessions and of course the support of your fellow Sistas!
2026 Dates:
Coming soon! Watch this space!
See below for the full course lowdown and how to book:
Hours: The course hours are 9.30am – 4.30pm each day, although this will be kept flexible so that we can make the most of the conditions each day. Be prepared for dawnies and sunset sessions if it means we can catch the best waves. We run two coaching sessions per day including in-water coaching, video analysis and theory sessions. On Thursday evening there is a group meal out.
Is this course right for me? This course is targeted at those who have learnt to surf but find themselves in that white water rut. Maybe you have picked up some bad habits with your pop up, need a confidence boost to paddle out the back, want to learn to duck dive or turtle roll, or can catch green waves but need to learn to bottom turn and trim along the wave.
If you are a complete beginner we recommend that you participate in one of our Surf Sistas Surf & Yoga Weekends or our Intensive beginner week prior to the course so that you have covered the basics, can stand up in the white water waves and are ready for the next step!
This was my first solo trip and it exceeded my expectations by miles. I have never had such in-depth and attentive surf coaching before. Can’t wait to come back!
Scarlet
What will I learn? Following introductions our first water session will be all about finding out what level you are at and setting individual goals for the week.
Below is an example of what we will aim to cover during the week but the content will be tailored to your individual goals and needs.
During the week we expect to cover the following during our beach sessions!
- Pop-ups
- Methods to paddle out back
- Paddle technique
- Turning (trimming & carving)
- Positioning in the line-up
- Surf Etiquette
- Catching green waves
- Angled Take-offs
Our out of water theory sessions could include the following:
- Surf Forecasting
- Etiquette
- Basic Oceanography relating to surfing
- How to read waves and positioning in the water
- Surfboard Science
- Using videos of other surfing to demonstrate and support technique and surf skills
Photo & Video Analysis
We will be using video and photographs throughout the week to help you to improve your technique. This is one of the most valuable techniques so you can see what you look like on a wave and the specific tweaks you may need to progress your technique, style and flow. You’ll also receive all your photos and videos after the course as take homes.
For anyone that is interested there is the option to visit a local board shaper to discuss board design and how to choose the right board for you. This is a great opportunity if you are about to choose your first board or change the board you have at the moment and would like some impartial guidance.
Road trip: One of our favourite parts of the course is the road trip. We will all check the forecasts together for that perfect spot, making good use of our instructors local knowledge! Then we will strap the boards to the roof and hit the road on a mini surf adventure!
I’ve had an awesome week with Surf Sistas and would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of doing one of their courses! It’s been so much fun to meet & surf with other girls, and also just get a female perspective on what is still largely a male dominated space. Not only did I get loads of valuable feedback on my own surfing, but also came away feeling like a safer and more confident surfer in the water. I can’t wait to get back out there!
Becky, Devon
BOOKINGS & PRICES
Price:
£599 per person
We take maximum 10 women per course and courses can book out early so secure your spot as soon as you can.
5 day course (Mon – Fri) includes:
- The course as detailed including Pizza Night
- An amazing Surf Sistas goody bag
- Wetsuit rental
Optional Extras:
- Surfboard Rental*
*Rental Prices for the week
Softboard or Hardboard under 8ft:
£15 / 1 Day
£65 / 5 Days
Hardboard 8ft+:
£20 / 1 Day
£80 / 5 Days
If you need accommodation please let us know when you book and we can recommend various accommodation options for the week (Campsites, Surf lodge, B&B, Spa Hotel).
To book please use the paypal link below and once we have received your payment we will email you through your booking confirmation with all the information you need about the course, what to bring, and how to find us on the Monday morning. You can pay a 50% deposit to reserve your spot and the remainder is due 4 weeks prior to the course.
Any questions that you have please do email us surfsistas@gmail.com
We can’t wait to meet you & surf with you!
As a female learning to surf in a male dominated sport it was wonderful to have Gwen right there beside you in the water, coaching you, encouraging you, laughing and singing. through the fear and adrenalin, what an inspirational woman to have around.
Prue, London
Can’t make these dates? Check out our Surf & Yoga weekends or if you are comfortably paddling out to the line-up then our Intensive Progression weekends might be suitable for you.
