The Glide Theory | Our Surf & Kitesurf Coaching Method

Our method

Your Progression.
Our Approach.

Progression starts with understanding.

Every surfer and kitesurfer is different. We combine personalised coaching, ocean awareness, and practical feedback to help you build confidence and progress at your own pace.

It’s not just about learning the movements. It’s about understanding why they work and finding your own flow.

The Glide Theory

Understand, don’t memorise.

Our method combines Surf & Kitesurf technique, ocean awareness, video feedback & personal correction, with yoga and recovery to support your progress, on and off the water

Meet you where you are

We assess where you are and build from there, whether you’ve never paddled out or you’re already reading waves.

See yourself progress

Photo and video analysis so you can see what’s happening from the outside, and keep growing long after you leave.

Understand, don’t memorise

We teach the why behind every movement, so what you learn in the water becomes instinct, not a checklist.

Paddle technique

Chest lifted, legs together, fingers relaxed, elbows high, core engaged, and smooth, powerful strokes.

Feel over perfect

Intuition, enjoyment, presence. We’re here to make you feel at home in the ocean and go beyond what you thought you could do.

Surfskate training

Take your surfing progression out of the water with surfskate training: Practise turns & generating speed.

Yoga as foundation

Mobility, breath, body awareness. Not an add-on, preparation for the water, and a practice in its own right.

Small groups, real attention

Before you arrive, we send a short survey to group you by level, so every session is tailored, never one-size-fits-all.

Kite Fundamentals

Equipment, wind window, safety systems

Kite Control

Flying techniques, power control, relaunch

Body Dragging

Upwind body drag, board recovery, self-rescue

Waterstart

Board positioning, kite power, first rides

Riding and Upwind

Balance, speed control, riding upwind

Surf Fundamentals

Pop up, stance, balance

Paddling

Technique, duck drive

Take-Off

Green waves, angling, timing

Wave Knowledge

Reading waves, positioning

Manoeuveres

Bottom turn, cutback, aerials

Our method

Your Progression. Our Approach.

Progression starts with understanding.

Understand, don’t memorise.

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Meet you where you are We assess where you are and build from there, whether you’ve never paddled out or you’re already reading waves.

See yourself progress Photo and video analysis so you can see what’s happening from the outside, and keep growing long after you leave.

Understand, don’t memorise We teach the why behind every movement, so what you learn in the water becomes instinct, not a checklist.

Paddle technique Chest lifted, legs together, fingers relaxed, elbows high, core engaged, and smooth, powerful strokes.

Feel over perfect Intuition, enjoyment, presence. We’re here to make you feel at home in the ocean and go beyond what you thought you could do.

Surfskate training ​ Take your surfing progression out of the water with surfskate training: Practise turns & generating speed.

Yoga as foundation Mobility, breath, body awareness. Not an add-on, preparation for the water, and a practice in its own right.

Small groups, real attention Before you arrive, we send a short survey to group you by level, so every session is tailored, never one-size-fits-all.