Baru di Bali

The first visitors of Bali, with a big number of surfers coming tens of years ago in the island in search for some new waves, have spread the words out to the other corners of the world about their newly found glory: beautiful beaches with great surf breaks. Today, the once fishing villages, the coastal regions in Bali are now probably the most developed areas in the island packed with varied accommodations, restaurants, shops, bars and many more; also, fishing boats are no longer the only thing occupying the beaches, for surfboards have also made some rooms for themselves both on the sand and in the water.

For surfers, or others who know how to surf, Bali is a paradise providing them not only with the waves but also the whole surfing culture that circles on the language, life and fashion. On the other hand, for those who have never experienced surfing, watching the others riding the waves on their boards could be an exciting moment too. But again, instead of just sitting on the sand watching others having fun in the water, why not really take part in this challenging yet enjoyable activity by stepping foot on the board? What, you don’t know how to surf? Then learn how to do it!

To help you with the surfing knowledge is Rip Curl School of Surf. As a leading surf school in Bali, students will receive expert and safe tuition from professional surfing instructors. This surf school also provides the students with a selection of fiberglass construction surfboards (shaped for quick progression and maximum safety), special safety helmets, and rash shirt and surf shorts to use. The classes provided cover for the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels with guaranteed results.

Beginner students will be given an introduction to surfing, which includes the areas of learning the board, reading ocean conditions, catching waves, the jump-up, accelerating and safe stopping. A head instructor with a number of assistants will be on and off the water to give instructions and encouragements and make sure that students are doing fine practicing all of theories given in the introduction.

Made Yoga, head instructor from the Rip Curl School of Surf, stated that it is important for a beginner to use the right board as a start. “The most ideal board to use for beginners is the Malibu. Malibu is a big board, which is perfect to provide the balance needed when in the water. As the surfing skill is shaped then, of course, one can use a smaller board,” Made said. With 5 years of coaching experience, Made is a holder of several local and international licenses; this means, if you feel like learning how to surf, this man is the right guy to come to.

“The most important thing is the willingness to learn. Different students have different abilities; thus, some can learn to stand on the board quickly while some others need more time. But once you are determined, you can for sure stand up on the board. From there, we can move on to the other tricks,” Made, who has been surfing for more than ten years, told The Mag.