As a general basis natural elements decide of our surfing schedule that is finalized on saturdays in the evening for the coming week closely related to swell and wind forecasts, tides chart and groups surf level. Surf lesson time can change overnight if necessary. Surfing is a science of continuous adaptation. From a practical point of view you need to …
Where do the surf lessons take place ?
Depending on the surfing conditions we can exceptionally drive to the protected south beach of Hossegor otherwise all the lessons take place in Seignosse on Casernes’ beach 7km away for the Surf Lodge. The surf school shack is settled each year from mid April til mid Octobre and offers a unique place for surfboard storage, surf oriented and friendly communication …
Do I need a medical certificate to join surf courses ?
As a leisure activity no medical certification is necessary but common sense requires from any participant a straight communication about any medical and health problems, chronic diseases or old injuries they might have. A serious physical training previous to your stay is always welcome but if you come with no special expectation nor physical preparation then the best attitude is …
Can I party hard ?
At the Lodge : Keep it for another place and another time. You are here to surf and enjoy early morning sessions, birds songs and trees breathing… it doesn’t mean that you won’t have fun and even share great moments you’ll always remember but that will be more like the sunset plancha, at the beach, the home baked pizza party or …
Do you have Internet access ?
At the Lodge : you will enter a green zone with limited access to Internet. It’s a good time and place to disconnect from crazy social media and WWW rythme but you can still check your email thanx to Nordnet satellite. At the Villa : the Livebox gives you unlimited access to Internet. Access code is on the box.
Do you organise other activities than surfing ?
Can always do if you wish, but usually surfing and open air activities (walking, biking, skate boarding…) take all the place and can be practiced on site.
Do you offer group discounts ?
We rarely welcome constituted groups. Our sleeping capacity is about 15 adults which is a great size for interesting and rich social interactions. In some exceptional cases (firemen from Aix, Remi’s gang…) we mix the group we know with some new comers and because they are so nice and so fun it’s a success ! Price wise the maximum discount is …
What are the cooking facilites ?
At the Lodge, the large communal room includes a big kitchen fully equipped and the plancha is at disposal anytime. Each guest has his/her own space in the fridges and cupboards, organized by color and referring to the room they are staying in (Purple, Red, Pink, Blue, Orange and Green). In the Villa, the kitchen fully equipped is shared as …
What languages are spoken ?
We obviously speak french as we are from France but the whole team speaks fluent english and spanish. Our seasonal workers can be from all over the world so I french and english are alternatively the spoken language at the Lodge and the surf school. Surf lessons are usually thought in both languages.
What is your crowd type ?
Outside school holidays we mostly welcome solo travelers, couples or hand of friends. Age range goes from 20 to 40+ y/o but please don’t impede yourself if you’re over 50 as we had welcomed a couple of great gray guests and can provide their contact for a testimony ! A mix of various nationalities is hoped but over the year a …
