How is the course delivered and how does it change from being a "course" to now being a membership"?

We are delivering the content of a course, inside a membership. This way, we provide you with education, but also with support and feedback:

The membership comes with 2 lessons each month, covering the topics listed above, but the sessions are live and will offer an opportunity for people to ask questions and receive feedback right away.

There is also a 3rd monthly live session, where members can ask questions or share pics/videos of them surfing, to receive feedback.

This format made more sense to us, more than a "do-it-yourself-course", where you are left to figure things out alone.

 

What makes this a body-inclusive surf membership and how does it help surfers in a bigger body?

The lessons provided in this membership offer professional coaching on alternative surf techniques to the common “one size fits all” approach that most schools tend to have, and concrete support for bigger surfers who feel excluded form the surfing community.

We cover specific topics such as 

• how to control a surf board in a bigger body 

• what equipment is available to plus size surfers, and how to choose it 

• how to securely get on and off a surfboard 

• entering the water in a bigger body

• how to stand up on your board using alternative methods to the standard pop up (we like options!)

• how to find and build confidence, where the mainstream message tells us that surfing is only for certain body types  

• all the technical information you need on surfing, like how to read the waves, surf etiquette, how to turn your board, how to catch a wave.

Surfing and surf coaching is currently still a very un-inclusive industry. Too many times I have heard people say that they want to surf, but will try to lose weight first. The idea that surfing is only for certain body types is a MYTH and it's time to break that barrier. 

 

Can Men/ Male Identifying folks join Every Body Can Surf?

YES! Just like we don’t perpetuate body stereotypes, we also don’t perpetuate gender stereotypes. This membership is a space that everyone can join regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

 

 

Is there a weight limit for learning to surf?

NO. Surfing is for every weight, shape or size. 

 

Is the instructor plus-size?

Andrew Goodman has over 40 years of surf instruction and an undeniable passion for coaching bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages and capabilities. In his career, he coached multiple plus size surfers, from Kanoa Greene to Leah Libelli.

Eleonora and Andrew have founded an inclusive surf coaching business, and they offer body inclusive surf lessons designed for every body type, without being plus size themselves.

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I surf already, will I also benefit from this membership or is this only for beginners?

While the live lessons are paved out in a way that helps a beginner take the correct steps at the right time, surfers of any level can benefit from this membership. 

We host a third live session every month, entirely dedicated to Q&As and open to any level of surfing - if you’re struggling with something that’s “ahead” in level, compared to the current lessons topic, during these sessions you can ask your questions and get your feedback, also by sharing your screen to show your surfing pictures or videos for a live video analysis.

Plus, you also have access to the members only Facebook group, where you can ask questions (and also post your pics or videos for feedback). Andrew regularly check ins into the group and answers the questions twice a week.

And lastly, by watching the lessons - even if you are a few steps ahead - will massively benefit you as our approach is unique and there’s a good chance you may have never heard of some of the concept and ideas we teach in these sessions. 

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Will you show me how to manoeuvre in my own body?

The lessons are designed to help beginner plus size surfers feel confident and empowered starting their surfing journey.

We will be able to show you how to manoeuvre in your own body as we specialise in body-inclusive surfing and we have experience in coaching people of all body types.

 

Can I do this if I’m not athletic?

A common misconception is that you have to be at the peak of athleticism in order to learn how to surf and that is not true. Here’s a simple exercise you can try to test mobility for surfing:

 

1. Start out by laying with your belly down on the ground.

2. Stand up in any way that’s comfortable and accessible for your body

 

If it took you approximately 8 seconds or less to stand up, you’re ready to to learn how to stand on a surf board. But remember that surfing is not just standing on a board. You can surf and ride a wave on your knees or laying on your stomach.

 

Do I need to be near a beach or have access to water?

A huge part of the learning to surf journey is ocean education and understanding the dynamics involved in this sport and the elements (the ocean).  You can do this remotely, without having to access the water.

All of the technical lessons are also created with that in mind, and you will be able to practice on land, in your living room.

If a lesson includes water-based training, you can save it up until you have the chance to get to the beach.

 

What if I’m just not confident enough to do this by myself?

…yet ! You’re not confident enough just yet. We believe the content of the lessons and the power of this community will help you find the confidence you need.

We have lessons that focuses exactly on that, how and where to find confidence.

Also, keep in mind that members of this community are based everywhere in the world, and you'll be able to find other members happy to meet up and do land-training and water-training together.

 

How do these “online surf lessons” work? Don’t I need to practice in the water if I want to learn to surf?

Building brain and muscle memory pathways is essential for learning and developing skills. By replicating surfing on land, you work on building your brain and muscle memory.

When you have an opportunity to get in the water, you’ll then be able to build on these skills even further and allow your body to use the muscle memory you created before.

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What time are the sessions ?

The live sessions are generally held between 9AM-9PM CeT during weekdays. We do our best to pick times to accommodate as many of our global members as possible. Replays are always available afterwards!

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How many hours a week should I dedicate to my membership to get the most out of it?

There are 3 live events a month, lasting around 1.5 hours each. You can watch these live or watch the replays at your convenience, since they are all recorded. If you have the option to practice in the water, you can do so at your own pace. 

 

How much access will I get to Andrew and Eleonora ? Can I ask questions and do we meet one-on-one?

There is no reserved 1:1 time with Andrew and Eleonora, but at the end of each live session you have the opportunity to ask questions. One of the 3 sessions per month is fully dedicated to Q&As including the option for you to submit your surfing pictures and videos and receive feedback. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with Andrew and Eleonora in the private Facebook group, where they regularly check in.

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What if I want 1:1 support?​

Andrew offers 1:1 inclusive surf coaching sessions online at this link ,

Andrew and Eleonora also offer private in-person inclusive surf experiences, here

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Can I cancel my membership ?​

If you purchase the monthly subscription you are required to commit to 3 months in the membership. After your 3 month commitment is completed, you can cancel at any time by emailing info@everybodycansurf.com

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Why is there a 3 month commitment ?

If you have a goal of learning a new language, and you go for lessons sporadically for 1 month, chances are low that you are going to learn the language. Why? because results take time. If you go for 6 months you might hit your goal or be really close. If you go for 12 months you will not have only hit your goal but surpassed it AND hit other goals too.

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I don't use facebook, can I still join?

You'll need to join Facebook to be a member of the community, but that doesn't mean you need to use Facebook outside of the group.  It's a private, closed community so whatever is posted in the group is only seen my the members. 

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