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Tahiti Faa’a International Airport (www.tahiti-aeroport.pf)
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Tahiti is a volcanic island located in the South Pacific about 4,000 miles south of Hawaii. Tahiti is the largest island in the archipelago of the Society Islands. Papeete, Tahiti is the capital city and has the only international airport in French Polynesia. As you can expect from the name, French is the main language spoken in Tahiti. Not to worry, you’ll find many locals who speak can English in Tahiti.
Tahiti home to the mutant wave known as Teahupoo and hosts the WSL World Tour event that tests the limits of professional surfers tube riding abilities. When it gets big, it is a wave without a take-off zone, that begins with an elevator drop and end with warping barrel that heaves and throws the thickest lip you’ll ever witness. And if you make it through that, the compression from the tube caving in on itself will shoot you out like a cannon, so hold on, because the acceleration from the spit is incredible. When you make it out, you can’t help but raise your arm and claim. It’s quite an experience!
Teahupoo is not the only reef pass that has good waves in Tahiti. Befriend the locals and they might just invite you to one of their local secret spots. The remainder of French Polynesia is full of undiscovered surf spots, you could spend years sailing around these atolls in search of waves.
On Tahiti island, not all waves are reserved for the most expert, there are a variety of locations where you can learn to Surf
This activity is tailored for reasonably good surfers who already master the basic techniques: take off, bottom turn, increase speed from the front and the back. These are group sessions with a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 6, but you also have the option to request for half-day private lessons for a quick boost to your surfing technique.
The lessons are supervised by Olivier Napas, the only 2nd degree BEES certified coach of the island of Tahiti. He is happy to move around the island to show you the best surf spots, and is particularly fond of the coral reef area of the west coast. The school also uses a boat to reach spots that are further out. The locations change every day depending on the weather conditions and the level and age of the students.
The use of video analysis, personalised lessons and best quality spots are optimal to help you progress quickly and efficiently.
All necessary equipment is provided by the surf school: different sized surf and body boards, rashies and wax. The school also provides the necessary insurance coverage and transportation from your accommodation to the surf spots in the sectors
All children must wear a helmet which is provided by the school.
This is a half day private session that is open to people of all surfing levels.
