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The school was created in 2004 by two of the most respected and charismatic surfers in Europe: the brothers Dani and Raul García who have been surfing for over 30 years, traveling the world looking for the best waves, succeeding in competition and simply enjoying the ocean and different cultures.

Throughout these years we have seen and been part of the evolution of surfing in Spain while playing an active role in the history of the sport in Europe.

We have dedicated our lives to surfing and for us it means passion and love of the ocean, fun, work, emotions, friends, travels, landscapes, health and feeling good.

Surfing is highly recommendable for anyone. You don’t have to be a champion to enjoy yourself at Special Surf; you decide how far you want to go.

First surf championships.Somo Beach, 1985.

Dani García in Indonesia

Raúl García in Nicaragua

> About us

All of the instructors and students of Special Surf agree that the best place to learn and progress quickly and effectively is in the Surf camp. Special Surf School has been successfully running this surf camp since 2004, and every season we try to better ourselves so as to offer the best experiences to our clients.

We don’t just want to be a good camp; we want to be the best. Our best voucher is the large number of students who return year after year and bring new friends. At Special Surf Camp we are a big family.

> The Surf Camp

The camp is located in a chalet situated in a natural park at Rodiles Beach, near the town of Villaviciosa in Asturias. This is a very beautiful area with a beach which is perfect for the practice of surfing, both for beginners and experts. Rodiles is just in front of a small eucalyptus forest. There is no doubt that this is a natural paradise where one can relax and enjoy in the midst of nature.

We are located 9 km from the town of Villaviciosa and 22 km from the city of Gijón in Asturias.

You can get to the surf camp in different ways:

• You can get to the surf camp in different ways:

• By car- Take the highway A-( (Autovía del Cantábrico) and take the exit 360 (Villaviciosa/Rodiles) and follow the signs to Rodiles.

• .By bus or train: There is an Alsa bus-line and Renfe train services in Gijón and the city of Oviedo.

• By plane: Arrival at the airport in Oviedo which is 5 min. from Avilés

> Location

> How to get there

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Características del Surfcamp:

• 6 rooms with bunk beds, 4 bathrooms, large kitchen, living room, porch and garage-distributed in two floors.

• Garden with 2,500 square meters of flat land with fruit trees.

• 8x5 meter skate ramp, trampoline, volley ball net, football goals, and ping pong table.

• 47”plasma TV, DVD, PlayStation (monitored use), assorted surf and other films.

• Library with interesting books and surf magazines available for students.

> Installations/Facilities

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Material:

• Beginners boards: Sunset softboards-all sizes-with a soft deck and plastic fins to avoid injury.

• Billabong wetsuits of varying thickness-extremely flexible and warm.

• Longboard and Stand Up Paddle Boards to enjoy on the smaller days

• Skateboards, long and short, carvers, pads and Element helmets, Baby Miller`s.

• Radio headphone system with aquatic receptors to assure rapid learning and easy error-correction.

• The monitor can speak with the student in real time while enjoying a surf session.

> Installations

• Limited space: 22 students (7 per instructor maximum.)

• The staff sleeps in the house.

• There are 3 camp sites near the house, a food shop and several other chalets.

• Separate rooms for boys and girls.

• At one end of the beach there is one of the best waves on this coastline. This wave is reserved for expert local surfers and will not be surfed by the students. However, they will have the opportunity to watch expert surfers surf it and learn by observation.

• Classes will be held on the large main beach which has more adequate and less crowded waves.

> Other information:

Our main goal at Special Surf is to transmit the knowledge and experience we have gained over the last 30 years and to introduce you to new and fascinating world while having fun and staying safe. Even if you already surf we can help to improve your style and technique.

To achieve this goal we have created a staff of not only good surfers, but good people who share our passion and love for the sea and the surf.

Our staff includes physical education specialists, shapers, experienced lifeguards, and competitive surfers.

Above: Dani y Raúl García, Special Surf School managers. Below: Monitors.

> Staff

Qualifications of all monitors

Surf Sports Technician Level I certified by the Cantabrian Surfing Federation and the Government of Cantabria.

Surf Coach Level II certified by the Spanish Surfing Federation and ISA (International Surfing

Association).

First aid & lifesaving.

Being a surf camp means that our main activity is surfing, however, we also have other activities. Some of these activities are designed to improve surfing techniques and others are just for pure fun.

• Specific surf related exercises: Fitball, balance, and mental surfing.

• Stretching: Specific stretches designed to rest correctly after surfing.

• Lifesaving workshop: Students are shown how to act in case of emergency in the water and are taught about currents, the waves, and basic first aid.

• Shaping workshop: Students are taken through the shaping process from beginning to end with a professional surfboard shaper.

• Photo workshop: Here, students who have a camera are taught to use it properly and given tips by our official photographer.

• Skateboarding: Exercises on the ramp or downhill with carve boards.

• Surf based Pilates: Specific Pilates exercises for improving surfing (check for availaibility of Pilates instructor)

• Extra activities: In close proximity of the camp there are various options for extra activities such as: paintball, canoeing, golf, and Hawaiian dancing (consult prices).

> Activities

Sunday

• Arrival in the afternoon/evening (between 15:00-20:00) room distribution.

• Walk around the area to become acquainted with the beach and surroundings.

• Presentation of Staff and Students, explanation of rules and norms of the Surf Camp.

• Dinner

Monday to Friday

Mornings:

• Wake up call at 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast.

• Distribution of groups according to surf ability.

• Distribution of equipment according to physical stature of each student.

• Theory: Observation of the conditions and group talk (30 min.)

• Practical class (2 hours).

• Lunch

• Free time: Students can rest or play within the house and garden: playing ping pong, football, and volleyball. Tournaments are organized during the week.

• Specific workshops: There will be different workshops throughout the week: shaping, Pilates, photography, stretching, etc.

Afternoons:

• Free surf session (2-3 hours) supervised by the staff so that students can put into practice all they have learnt in the morning class. The instructor will accompany the students at all times.

• Games in the house, surf films, travel films, and video of the daily sessions.

• Yoga and Pilates for surfing

• Dinner

Saturday

• Breakfast.

• Packing of suitcases and organization of departure

• Diplomas, awards, and prizes given. Some prizes will be raffled amongst participants.

• Official departure and end of camp (12:00) h.

> Weekly Planning

Timetables and activities can be subject to modification due to weather conditions or other motives.

All students will receive a personalized technical evaluation in order to continue training and improving after the camp.

Housing:• 7 Day-stay at the camp.• 6 nights in a shared room (rooms of 4-6 people)

All meals• Breakfast in the house: juice, chocolate milk, biscuits, fruit, bread,

jam, butter, cereal…• Lunch in the house: We have a catering service with a wide variety

of different dishes: rice, pasta, meat, fish, beans…all meals include a salad and dessert.

• Dinner in the house: The catering service also offers the dinner. There will be 1 barbeque during the week.

• Fruit and drinks will be available at all times in the house.

Surf classes*: • 5 days of surf classes (Monday-Friday) with 2 sessions daily. ·

hours of class per morning (1h of theory and 2 practical) in the beach located just in front of the house. In the afternoons there will be 2-3 hours of “free surf” sessions accompanied by instructors.

• Activities and Material:

Actividades and material:• Use and availability of all facilities, activities, and material of the

camp during the stay.• An USB pen drive with photos and videos of the week.

On the day of arrival (Sunday) and departure (Saturday) students will surf or not depending on their schedule.

> The Surf Camp includes

> Dates and Prices 2014

Easter Week • Camp 1: from April 13-19 (all ages) 600 €• Camp 2: from April 20-26 (all ages) 600 €

Spring / Autumn • Weekend surfcamps (3 days from friday to sunday). 190 €• Bank holidays and festives surfcamps (4 days). 280 €• Bank holidays and festives surfcamps (5 days). 370 €

Summer• Camp 1 – from 22-28 June (kids under 13) 620 €• Camp 2 – from 29 June - 5 July (ages 13-18) 620 €• Camp 3 – from 6-12 July (ages 13-18) 620 €• Camp 4 – from 13-19 July (ages 13-18) 620 €• Camp 5 – from 20-26 July (Surf Camp in English surf teacher from California) 670 €• Camp 6 – from 27 July-2 Aug. (Over 18 years old)*. 500 €• Camp 7 – from 3-9 Aug. (Over 20 years old) Surf & Jam**. 500 €

September• Camp 1 – from 31 Aug - 8 September (all ages) 500 €• Camp 2 – from 7-13 September (all ages) 500 €

*Senior Surf Camp: surf lessons without workshops..**Surf & Jam: surf lessons (mornings only) and guitar lessons. There is a possibility of performing a Pilates Special Surf Camp. This

requires a notification of four weeks in advance at least. (Prices on request)

Surf Camp Pilates

Discounts: For reservations prior to 2 months of the start of Camp €40 (weekly surf camp) and 20€ (weekend surf camp). Check for group discounts (minimum 10 pax) .

To request a surf camp at other dates, please let us know in advance, we are open all year. Feel free to check with us your own dates!

rAFFLES1 free place for the 2015 (among all

students in junior camps 2014)

1 neoprene Billabong (among all students in junior camps 2014)

1 Miller Baby every week (only for July camps)

To confirm the reservation deposit 200 € to Special Surf in the following account:

BANKIAPlace reservations:

Swift Code: CAHMESMMXXXIban Code: ES 33- 2038 9302 3560 0016 8278

**Important:

Clearly indicate first and last names of the student and the week of the camp.

Do not use the name of parent or legal guardian.Example: “Sergio Lopez- Camp 2- July”

> Confirmation

For more information:www.specialsurf.com | info@specialsurf.comPhone: 616 677 529

Can I attend Special Surf Camp if I’ve never surfed?Most of our students have never surfed. We organize the groups in the camp from absolute beginner to advanced. The minimum requirements for all students are ability to swim and the desire to have a great time with us..

What age is the best?In surfing there is no age limit. As long as the student is ready to have fun, they can come to our camps. Only in July do we limit the ages (13-18 years) as well as the last week of June during our camp for ages 8-13. The rest of the year we are open to all ages. The weekend camps are recommended for adults.

Where do most students come from?Students come from all over the world but principally from the north of Spain, the Mediterranean, and the interior.

Can I bring my own material to the camp?Of course you can. This way you can surf with your usual equipment. We can also tell you if your material is appropriate for your level or if you should use one of our school’s boards. Sometimes students come with a board not adequate for their level/stature and this hinders their progression.

> FAQs

We have a safety deposit box to keep the students personal money if desired by the parents.

What should I bring?The following items are mandatory:• ID Card• Social security card• Private medical insurance (if applicable)• Parent’s authorization form filled out and signed.• If the student belongs to a surf Federation, they should bring their

card.• If the student has some medical condition requiring medicine

(asthma, allergies, etc.) do not forget to bring medicine.• Comfortable clothing: We will be doing many activities similar to

surf which require movement. Don’t forget that in the North of Spain it can be necessary to wear a jacket in the mornings and evenings even in the summer. A light raincoat is a good idea.

• Sunscreen: it is obligatory to apply before going to the beach.• Sunglasses, sandals, bikini, bathing suit, beach towels.• Sheets and blankets are not needed- they are supplied by the

camp.

What’s the food like?Our catering “Cocibar” uses autochthonous products from the Asturias zone and the weekly diet is balanced and healthy.

>FAQs

Norms and rules exist to ensure that the students have the best and safest time possible. These are explained upon arrival at the camp. If rules are not followed students will be given 3 types of warnings.

• First warning: Student is directly spoken to.

• Second warning or serious problem: The student’s parents are notified and the student possibly expelled from the camp if another problem arises.

• Direct expulsion: Parents are notified to come and pick up the student.recoger al alumno.

> Norms