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Click on the LESSON tab and choose from one of the surfing lesson or SUP options. Once you choose a day and time then this site will direct you for payment using our secure online payment facility.
If you are a larger group or school please email info@gosurf.com.au or call 0408310001.
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SURF LESSONS & SURFGROM PROGRAMS
Participants need to be water confident to join our surf lessons. It is our expectation that participants can:
- Float unassisted
- Submerge without fear (open eyes underwater and demonstrate breath control i.e. blow bubbles underwater)
- Free movement – move around confidently in an ocean environment independently and in a group situation. (Lessons are conducted with minimum 1 instructor to 8 surfers so it’s not a one on one lesson.)
Participants don’t have to be competent swimmers but they need to be comfortable in waves and falling off in waist deep water. All beginner surf lessons are conducted in shallow water (waist depth) only. This allows those with a limited swimming ability to participate in surf lessons & SurfGrom programs, enabling them to develop their skills and confidence before moving up to the next skill level.
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD LESSONS
Our Intro to SUP lessons are conducted close to shore. Participants don’t have to be competent swimmers but they need to be comfortable falling off in chest deep water.
Our 2hr Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson & Tour is conducted in deep open water but we have life vests you can choose to use. All participants should be able to swim to participate.
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Kids need to be 5yrs+ and water confident to join our surf lessons. It is our expectation that all participants can:
- Float unassisted
- Submerge without fear (open eyes underwater and demonstrate breath control i.e. blow bubbles underwater)
- Free movement – move around confidently in an ocean environment independently and in a group situation. (Lessons are conducted with minimum 1 instructor to 8 surfers so it’s not a one on one lesson.)
Participants don’t have to be competent swimmers but they need to be comfortable in waves and falling off in waist deep water. All beginner surf lessons are conducted in shallow water (waist depth) only. This allows those with a limited swimming ability to participate in surf lessons & SurfGrom programs, enabling them to develop their skills and confidence before moving up to the next skill level.
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There will be rare times that we have to cancel your booked surf or sup session:
- If the conditions are unsafe eg. lightening
- If your Instructor is ill and no replacement is available.
- If we do not get enough bookings to run the lesson.
- If its too windy for stand up paddleboarding.
- All customers who have booked a session will be notified at the earliest time by text if a cancellation is required. Your surf session will not be cancelled due to rain, heat or cold unless the conditions become unsafe during the session.
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Surfing lessons will not be cancelled due to rain, but maybe cancelled if the conditions are deemed to be dangerous, or if we don’t get enough bookings to run the lesson. You will be contacted ASAP if, for some reason, the lesson/hire is postponed or cancelled.
All customers will be given a refund or a credit if the class is cancelled.
If a client if they wishes to cancel their lesson, and provided they give Go Surf School with at least **48 HOURS NOTICE** they can have their booking rescheduled another day. If clients fail to arrive or cancel on the day, then they will forfeit their payment.
COVID-19: Any Go Surf bookings that are cancelled due to COVID-19 government lockdowns or border closures and can not be rescheduled will receive a full refund.
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From 5yrs to 105yrs everyone is welcome to enjoy the thrill of surfing. Our surf lessons are open to anyone over 5yrs.
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We recommend an average/moderate level of fitness. You don’t need any experience. Most adults are easily able to complete the circuit. We don’t recommend it for anyone with knee, hip or related health issues. You will be out in deep water. We have the 1hr ‘Intro to Sup’ lesson option for anyone not sure they can complete the Tour.
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Surfers and stand up paddleboarders need to wear a swimsuit or boardies and bring a towel and lots of sunscreen. There are no change rooms or toilets at some of our locations so have them on. Don’t forget a camera to document the fun you will have with your Go Surf lesson!
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All equipment is provided, including surfboards and paddleboards suited to your abilities. Our equipment is the best available on the market and produced specifically for surf schools. We use soft, stable boards that are easy to balance, paddle, stand, and surf on for intermediate and beginner surfers.
Quality Rip Curl and Quiksilver wetsuits keep you warm and coloured GO Surf School rash vests easily identify you in the water. Wetsuits are provided for all lessons except ‘Intro to SUP’ and hires. If you would like a wetsuit for ‘Intro to SUP’ or a hire please contact us with your request and size.
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If you have already booked your lesson or hire, please meet at the following locations:
Surf Lesson Port Fairy
Summer School Holidays (27 Dec- End Jan):
Meet at the green Go Surf trailer on grassed carpark area on the corner of Ritchie St, Beach St. and Hanley Crt, East Beach. This is 2 blocks north of the SLSC.
Rest of the Year:
Meet at the toilet block on Beach Street (just past SLSC), East Beach.
Surf Lesson Warrnambool
Meet at McGennans Carpark, Warrnambool Main beach. This is off Pertobe Rd, just past the Main Beach Kiosk.
2hr Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson & Tour
SUP tours start at the Sea Scouts shed on Griffith St. next to the boat ramp on Port Fairy’s Moyne River. Look for the Go Surf sign on the shed wall.
Intro to SUP
Meet on Port Fairy’s East Beach at Battery Lane, far south end of Griffiths St.
SUP Hire
Meet on Port Fairy’s East Beach at Battery Lane, far south end of Griffiths St.
Surfboard Hire Port Fairy
Summer School Holidays (27 Dec- End Jan):
Meet on grassed carpark area on the corner of Ritchie St, Beach St. and Hanley Crt, East Beach. This is 2 blocks north of the SLSC.
Rest of the Year:
Meet at the toilet block on Beach Street (just past SLSC), East Beach.
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There are no toilets at many of our locations.
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We are a mobile business based in Port Fairy. We don’t have a shop front. Surfboards can be hire from the ‘Passage Surf Shop’ on corner Sackville and Cox St.
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Yes, Go Surf School is covered under the Surfing Australia Umbrella policy, including: $20M Public Liability, $20M Products Liability, $5M Professional Indemnity. All surfers do have to fill out the Go Surf disclaimer form before their first session.
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Go Surf School is committed to effectively, efficiently, promptly and fairly handling all complaints about our services. Any complaint will be treated seriously, investigated thoroughly and dealt with according to the merit of the complaint.
Client’s positive feedback is also very important to us as we have super high operating and service standards, so to tell us about what we do well would be appreciated. Customers can provide feedback or make a complaint in writing to: info@gosurf.com.au We love reviews! Check out our reviews and feel free to add your own on our TripAdvisor, Facebook or Google page.
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Surfgrom programs for the general public are run from 27th Dec through to the Australia Day long weekend in Port Fairy and Warrnambool. Surfgroms is 3 consecutive days of 2hr surf lessons, usually at 9-11am. So if you book a program to start on a Monday your lessons will be Mon, Tues and Wed (unless otherwise advised).
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We run surfing lessons at Cape Bridgewater for schools and large groups. We do not run surfing lessons or hire at Cape Bridgewater for the general public over the summer holidays. But Port Fairy is a lovely day trip so come on over and have a surf or SUP!
