Children and surfing

Llanes Garden — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:18:54 +0000

Now that we’re on holiday, we’re all starting to think about getting our children into surfing. Whether at a school, on their own, or with us, if we enjoy surfing ourselves.
For the first option, it’s a matter of choosing a school that appeals to you. Whether for the equipment, the location, … But what’s really important from our perspective as instructors is the teaching method. It’s key, along with the instructor’s approach.
The second option is more ‘one-off’, encouraging self-teaching, something that happened to many of us due to a lack of instruction in this sport, until a few years ago when it really took off. It carries the risk of picking up bad habits that are very difficult to eradicate or correct in the future.

And then there’s the third option, which is a combination of the previous two: if we’ve learnt at a school ourselves and want to pass on that knowledge and those experiences to our children.
Or if we want to send them to a school whilst still combining that with learning as a family.
We’ll be honest with you: from the point of view of learning and experiencing the activity, this is the best option. You’ll see how you progress together, building a stronger bond and sharing some really enjoyable moments. As well as the famous ‘feedback’—both intrinsic (your own experience) and extrinsic (showing others what you can do)—you’ll see these aspects reinforced in a positive way. The great thing about this sport, with the resources available today, is that it has a very high success rate when it comes to getting up on the board (take-off). After that, riding the wave along the face is simply a matter of practice until you overcome that initial hurdle of just moving forward through the foam. It’s just a matter of time.

That’s why we encourage you to give any of the options we’ve mentioned a go (the important thing is to take part), rather than just standing on the beach watching, or wishing you were there.
At our school, we offer all three options, although in this particular case, we’ve opted for the third one.

Surfskate, surf on dry for everyone

Llanes Garden — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:26:00 +0000

Surfskating is a popular training tool for improving balance, coordination, and movement while surfing on land. Many surfers and surf schools have found that using it can help accelerate their progress in learning to surf in the water.

A surfskate is a type of skateboard specifically designed to simulate the movement of surfing on pavement. Like surfing, it requires the user to use their weight and movements to steer and control the board. Surfskates have trucks that tilt to allow for tighter turns and a feel more similar to riding a wave.

Using a surfskate allows you to improve your technique and confidence without the pressure of water conditions. Some benefits include the ability to practice anywhere, anytime, and the opportunity to work on specific skills, such as body positioning on the board and pumping technique.
Overall, using a surfskate as a training tool accelerates progress in learning to surf in the water. However, it’s important to keep in mind that surfing on dry land can’t completely replace the experience of riding a real wave. Therefore, it’s crucial to continue practicing in the water to improve your technique and skill in real surf conditions. There are shops, such as TablasSurfShop, where you’ll find a wide variety of surfskates, depending on your skill level and preferences.

Also, once you’ve started surfskating, you can practice at different facilities, such as wave ramps, which are very popular lately and whose shape makes the movement even more similar to riding a wave. Or, you can try a pumptrack to generate more speed and improve your power transfer during the pumping phase. The nearest one is in Gijón.

Surf school – Llanes Garden

Children and surfing

Surfskate, surf on dry for everyone