All classes begin with streching and warm up, so the students start to get in the mood. After that a deeply explained land lesson begins so the students have a chance to listen to the instructor`s explanation and observe the demosntrations on land. After, all movements and techniques demonstrated by the instructor are repeted by the students so they can feel it themselves. This simulatioin prepares the students for getting in the water and controling the board in the waves, paddling out, getting trough the surf and standing up.  Before getting in the water the instructor also decribes the waves conditions for that day points put rip currents and sand bars, so the students can be familiar to what is happening in the water at the spot they will be completing the lesson. 

Watch the video filmed during a surf lesson in front of the Rio Surf n Stay. The spot is know as 8W in Macumba beach and the video was filmed and edited by Bruzzi from AdventureSurfers videos

Our Surf Lessons focus mainly in Four Major areas to get you up and riding the waves.

- Technique: Our instructors are certified by ISA (International Surf Assossioaton), therefore all techinques used by us are based on already tested and aproved techniques. In adition to them, after years teaching we have added few "tips" that make our students learn easier. The instructors stay with the students in the water the entire time in a ratio of 2-3 students per instructor maximun. This personalized assistance makes sure that the students really learn the correct techniques on positioning on the board, paddling, getting through the waves and standing. According to our students level we will chose the best equipment to improve their surfing as much as possible. As part of our methodology, we make use of Instructional Surf Videos, Photo and Filming analysis, Instrutors feedback during and after lessons and "land tools" such as the balance board, balance ball and "surf swing" to improve students techniques.

- Safety: That is a very important topic for us. While many surf schools use normal fibber glass board to teach "newies", we make sure that we have quality "soft boards" that prevent major acidents, specially with new students. Another aspect of safety is the surf spot. We always make sure that surf spot is apropriated to the student according to their level. As well we go over the ocean elements and conditions, equipment and etiquet.

- Fun: Always thinking of other aspects of the work, we never forget that the most important to our students is "to have fun". It does not matter if you get a bad wipe out or if you get the best ride of the day, what matter to us is the "Aloha spirit" that surf gives you. Making jokes, laughing and enjoing life is what matters.

- Mobility: According to the surf conditions our set up allows us to be mobile. That means that according to the conditions of the waves and to the level of the students we will search for the right spot for you.

For more pictures, please look at http://www.riosurfnstay.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=6544765 .

All equipment used during our surf lessons are according to the student´s level. Softboards are used for the first timers and the fibberglass boards for the novice  and more advanced lessons.

Along the surf boards we provide rash guards, leashes and all the necessary gear for you to have fun in the water in a secure way.

 All equipment is in good condition and provided for all lessons.