PORT FAIRY SURF FIELD GUIDE
One Day to Ride: Portland Intensive for Young Surfers on Cape Bridgewater
Go Surf School’s 1‑Day Kids Holiday Intensive teaches ages 5–14 ocean safety and basic surfing skills in a single, carefully coached day—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
One Day to Ride: Portland Intensive for Young Surfers on Cape Bridgewater.
Listed for Port Fairy and titled the 'Portland INTENSIVE,' Go Surf School’s Kids Holiday 1‑Day program stages an action‑packed surf day on the sands of Cape Bridgewater. Designed for children aged 5–14, the program combines beach drills, supervised time in waist‑ to chest‑deep waves, and hands‑on coaching to build ocean awareness and confidence in a single session.
Highlights
Program Highlights
Accredited, Safety‑First Instruction
Professional coaching is delivered by Surfing Australia‑accredited instructors who kit participants out, lead beach safety briefings and provide progressive in‑water guidance tailored to each child’s level.
Fast, Focused Ocean Safety and Skill Building
The one‑day format concentrates on essential ocean awareness, beach‑based technique drills and coached wave catches so kids leave with practical skills and greater confidence in the water.
Everything Provided: Boards, Wetsuits and Sunscreen
Participants are supplied with size‑appropriate softboards, full‑length wetsuits from leading brands and sunscreen if required, removing common barriers and letting kids focus on play and learning.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a compact, high‑energy day: a brief arrival and kit‑up, a grounding beach briefing and drills, then repeated short surf sessions in waist‑ to chest‑deep water interspersed with games that reinforce technique and safety. Coaches provide continual feedback, wrap up with goals and spot prizes, and ensure each child departs with skills and a smile.
THE COACHES
Accredited, Safety‑First Instruction
Professional coaching is delivered by Surfing Australia‑accredited instructors who kit participants out, lead beach safety briefings and provide progressive in‑water guidance tailored to each child’s level.
THE LEARNING
Fast, Focused Ocean Safety and Skill Building
The one‑day format concentrates on essential ocean awareness, beach‑based technique drills and coached wave catches so kids leave with practical skills and greater confidence in the water.
THE SETUP
Everything Provided: Boards, Wetsuits and Sunscreen
Participants are supplied with size‑appropriate softboards, full‑length wetsuits from leading brands and sunscreen if required, removing common barriers and letting kids focus on play and learning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a towel, a change of clothes and any personal snacks or lunch; instructors provide wetsuits, softboards and sunscreen if required.
Softboards sized to the child, full‑length wetsuits from leading brands, sunscreen as needed, and professional coaching from Surfing Australia‑accredited instructors.
Instruction is delivered by accredited, safety‑focused coaches who run beach‑based drills, ocean safety briefings and supervised in‑water coaching.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the Kids Holiday 1‑Day Intensive?
The program is designed for children aged 5–14 years.
When does the program run and how long is the day?
The program date is Friday, 19 January. Sessions run 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM with a listed lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
How much does it cost to enroll a child?
The cost is $80 per child.
What is included in the program fee?
The fee covers a size‑appropriate softboard, a full‑length wetsuit, sunscreen if needed, and professional coaching by Surfing Australia‑accredited instructors.
What should my child expect on arrival?
Arrive five minutes before the start time to meet the coaches; children will be kitted out, take part in beach‑based technique and safety briefings, then move into short, supervised surf sessions.
Who do I contact for more information or to book?
For more information contact Fiona Hampson at GO Surf School or email the operator directly.