Competition & High performance

Take your surfing to the highest level with our high performance and competition program, designed for advanced surfers looking to improve their technique, tactics and physical performance.

Course Details

At Peña Txuri Surf Eskola, we are one of the leading surf schools in northern Spain for competition and high-performance surfing. Our program is designed for advanced athletes who want to take their surfing to the next level. With over 20 years of experience, our technical director, Aritza Saratxaga , has trained international surfers such as Natxo González, Leticia Canales, Garazi Sánchez, Yago Domínguez, Iker Trigueros, and Kalina da Silva, among many others. Every year, we welcome students from all over the world with the goal of improving their performance and technique.

In our high-performance program, each athlete receives a personalized training plan tailored to their goals and needs. We focus on improving both our students’ technique and tactics, ensuring they can compete at the highest level.

Each athlete has a specific training plan tailored to their goals and level. This plan includes practical sessions in the water as well as dryland training.

We record surf sessions to conduct detailed analysis and precise corrections. This allows athletes to visualize their mistakes and work on them effectively.

In addition to water training, we use land-based and surf-skate simulations to improve technique and coordination. These exercises are essential for developing specific skills and improving overall performance.

Our functional training sessions are designed to improve athletes’ physical fitness, adapting to the demands of high-performance surfing. These exercises include coordination and strengthening activities that are essential for any competitive surfer.

Our team’s athletes are supported by their coach during organized competitions and training camps. This support is crucial for providing real-time feedback and adjusting strategies as needed.

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Come and enjoy surfing with Peña Txuri Surf Eskola

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, now’s your chance. Our adult surf lessons are designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience in a safe environment. Reserve your spot a day in advance and get ready to experience the thrill of surfing on Sopelana Beach.

FAQ’s

Everything you need to know

From the first session, our surfers notice significant improvements in their technique and performance. This translates into greater confidence and enjoyment in the water.
We work in small groups to ensure personalized and effective attention. This allows us to tailor training to each athlete’s individual needs.
Our approach covers all aspects necessary for the development of a high-performance surfer, from technique and tactics to physical and mental preparation.
We are passionate about seeing our students achieve their goals and surpass their own limits. Our commitment is to provide them with the tools and support they need to compete at the highest level and enjoy surfing to the fullest.

High-Performance and Competitive Surf Program at Peña Txuri Surf Eskola

Reaching the elite or maximizing your capabilities in the water requires more than just talent; it requires method, discipline, and the right environment. Take your surfing to the highest level with our high-performance and competition program, specifically designed for advanced surfers looking to improve their technique, heat tactics, and overall physical performance.

The Cradle of Champions: Our Background and Experience

We are not a conventional surf school when it comes to elite coaching. At Peña Txuri Surf Eskola, we are one of the leading surf schools in northern Spain for competition and high performance. Our program is designed for advanced athletes who want to take their surfing to the next level.

The key to our success lies in our coaching staff. With over 30 years of experience, our technical director, Aritza Saratxaga, has trained international-level surfers such as Natxo González, Leticia Canales, Garazi Sánchez, Yago Domínguez, Iker Trigueros, and Kalina Dasilva, among many others. Annually, we receive students from all over the world with the goal of improving their performance and technique in the powerful waves of Bizkaia.

Methodology: How Does Our Training Program Work?

We understand that every surfer is unique, with their own biomechanics and goals. In our high-performance program, each athlete receives a 100% personalized training plan. We focus on polishing millimeter-perfect technique and competitive strategy, ensuring they can compete at the highest level.

Personalized Training Plan

Each athlete has a specific training plan tailored to their goals and current level. This comprehensive plan includes high-demand practical sessions in the water, as well as structured dry-land workouts.

Video Recording and Biomechanical Analysis

What you feel on the wave isn’t always what you are actually doing. We record the surf sessions to perform detailed analyses and precise corrections. This allows athletes to visually identify postural errors, assess compression during turns, and work on them effectively.

Dry-Land Training and Surf-Skate

Muscle memory is built by repeating the correct movements. In addition to water training, we use dry-land simulations and surf-skate to improve rail technique and coordination. These exercises are essential for developing specific skills and transferring that overall performance to the waves.

Functional Training for Surfers

Explosiveness and endurance make all the difference in a 20-minute heat. Our functional workouts are designed to improve the physical fitness of the athletes, adapting to the demanding requirements of high-performance surfing. These exercises include coordination, proprioception, and core strengthening, which are fundamental for any competitive surfer.

Technical Coaching at Competitions

We don’t leave you alone on competition day. The athletes on our team are accompanied by their coach at organized competitions and training camps. This support is crucial for providing real-time psychological and technical feedback, analyzing the peaks before the heat, and adjusting strategies as necessary.

What Are the Benefits of Joining Our Team?

  • Continuous and Measurable Improvement: From the very first video analysis session, our surfers notice significant improvements in their technique and performance. This translates into greater confidence to attack critical sections.
  • Exclusive Attention: We work in very small groups to ensure personalized and effective attention, adapting the peaks and workouts to the ocean conditions and your individual needs.
  • Comprehensive Athlete Development: Our approach covers absolutely all the aspects necessary for the development of a high-performance surfer, from technique and competition tactics to vital physical and mental preparation.

Our Commitment to Your Success

We are passionate about seeing our students reach their goals, stand on podiums, and overcome their own limits. Our commitment is to provide you with the tools, facilities, and human support necessary so that you can compete at the highest level and enjoy high-voltage surfing with total safety. If you are ready to work hard, we are ready to take you to the top.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about High-Performance Surfing

Who is the high-performance program for?

It is aimed at advanced surfers and competitors (both young promises and adults) who already have a solid foundation in the water and are looking to perfect their technique, improve their physical fitness, and prepare strategies for championships.

What does surf-skate training involve?

We use surf-skates on ramps and asphalt to simulate surfing movements on dry land. This allows us to repeat maneuvers, correct posture, understand weight transfer, and mechanize rail usage before taking it to the water.

Do you offer coaching and support at championships?

Yes, our technical team accompanies athletes to competitions and training camps. We provide tactical support before entering the water, analysis of sea conditions, and immediate feedback after leaving the heat.

If you want to know more, contact us!

Contact Us

PEÑA TXURI SURF ESKOLA

Address

Playa Arrietara 48600 Sopelana, Bizkaia

Opening hours

De lunes a domingo de 9h a 20h

Telephone

+34 600 300 244

Email

ptxsurfeskola@gmail.com