Robbie Sherwells Surfing Academy

LEARN TO SURF SESSIONS FOR BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE SURFERS.

There is nothing like learning something you’ve never done before! Feeling the rush & excitement of standing on a surfboard riding your very first wave is a moment in time you’ll never forget. The feeling is totally euphoric!!

Whether you have never surfed before, or are progressing from the white wash to those wicked green waves, XL Surfing Academy has learn to surf lessons for every age & every ability.

From 4 year olds to teens, mums & dads, to grandparents, our fantastic team will guide & coach you in technique & knowledge while ensuring you have lots of fun!

We have a great range of different options that you can choose from every week including;

• Individual private lessons

• Private group lessons

• Corporate group lessons

• Grom lessons

• School holiday programs

• Surfing trips away

• Elite performance surfing coaching

• And we also have an awesome weekly ladies group too!

When you learn to surf there are no expectations on you to know anything, you can relax and enjoy the whole adventure of learning something from scratch, something that can become a healthy life skill.

In your first lesson you will enter the incredible world of surfing by learning how to paddle, catch AND ride white water or maybe your first green wave!

Each lesson you have, you will be guided, instructed & encouraged by one of our amazing Surfing Australia qualified surf coaches.

ABOUT US

Robbie Sherwell became internationally renowned for knocking out 3 world champions to win the Quicksilver Pro at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 1994. His professional surfing career extended for over 10 years, and he was ranked #5 in the world.

Robbie is XL Surfing Academy’s lead elite coach sharing his immense technical & competitive expertise with the intermediate & advanced rising stars of the surfing world.

Carlene Sherwell is the incredible business powerhouse leading & managing operations along with the XL team, in between hitting the waves herself & coaching beginner & intermediate surfers.

XL Surfing Academy is very much a Sunshine Coast family legacy with Robbie & Carlene’s two sons Josh & Joel both accomplished & recognised surfers within their own right.

The Sherwell’s, along with a dynamic & super qualified team of coaches, managers & crew—live, breathe & are passionate about surfing & helping others develop their skills & love of surfing too.

When the team are not out surfing, looking for fresh surf spots both within Australia & overseas, or giving the latest surf report on radio or TV, you’ll find the XL team out in the water enthusiastically helping & encouraging locals, corporates, groups & visitors to the coast to get the very best out of their surfing experience.