Join us for our Spring 2026 Improver Surf Course

This course is an excellent way to build on your surfing experience, develop your skills and gather a wealth of knowledge and expertise. We will establish the fundamentals of surfing in the North Sea, equip you with the information necessary to progress your surfing, nuturing independence and confidence with our unique style of coaching, mentoring and outlook on all things surf. Our courses also introduce you to likeminded women to surf with, empowering you with a deeper understanding of North Sea surfing.

When does the course run?

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

Each Thursday morning 7.15am - 9.15am

The sea tends to be quieter mid-week mornings allowing us to run sessions out back in a supportive and safe environment together.

Location: Tynemouth Longsands

Duration: 2 hours in total

Cost: £160 total - 50% payable on purchase - reminder payable by w/c March 10th

What do we provide?

We provide everything you need to surf and progress in your surfing. We have a wide selection of high quality boards including foamies, soft tops and fibreglass boards. We have the highest quality warm women’s wetsuits, boots, gloves & hoods.

Our session sizes are small to ensure everyone attending gets the attention and support necessary to progress at their own individual pace. Each session we refer to a wealth of resources that we have established over the years to build a deeper understanding of surfing.

Is this the right level for me?

In order to get the most out of the Improver course some surf experience is necessary; the ability to comfortably lay on a board, paddle for, catch and get to your feet in white water waves is required, though we don’t expect this to be perfect!

Our Improver courses are for those that have had a few lessons before (with Yonder or elsewhere) and have a certain level of confidence in the water with a surfboard. The courses is for those that are wanting to explore heading ‘out back’ and learning the techniques needed to do this. We will always cover the basics of positioning on a board and getting to your feet but these sessions require a level of confidence laying on a board and feeling happy paddling through white water.

Where possible we will focus on how to catch green waves, how to recognise appropriate waves, position yourself on the wave and ride in trim. We look at the different types of waves, understanding and reading waves, ocean safety, surf forecasting, building ocean confidence in the water.

Our aim is to help you become a more independent and confident surfer so a chance to ask all the questions, try a range of boards in a safe and supportive environment with like minded women.

Click here for our ability levels.

What will we cover?

See also above: We will cover the fundamentals of surfing, touch on surf forecasting each session, develop effective paddle skills, how to spot and catch the right waves and work on individual pop ups with a real focus on timing, technique and learning to understand how to handle your equipment in a range of conditions. The sessions are all designed as a way to understand the surf better, stay safe in the water, build an awareness of surf culture, understand your equipment and maintain the fundamental passion that keeps us going back!

For these sessions we will mainly stay in the white water unless the surf is small and appropriate for green waves.

Each surfer is always individually supported in their surf journey. Just message me (Sal) if you’re not sure.

There is the possibility of a surf skate session if the conditions would make it more beneficial one week, we will play that by ear and bring Tom in as our certified skateboard coach. We have all the equipment for this and it has proved highly popular and unbelievably beneficial to participants when considering balance, stance and surf concepts as well as being a lot of fun!

What happens if the surf is flat or unsafe?

Due to the very nature of unpredictable conditions we may not always have swell. In this circumstance we will run paddle technique sessions if safe to do so. If we have dangerous conditions we may instead do a land based theory sessions on surf concept, ocean safety or surf forecasting. There is also the option to skate (see above.) Please be advised that the conditions will not always be perfect but we will need them to be safe. These sessions are intended to ‘go out whatever the conditions,' a way of understanding our sea better which is often the reality of the North Sea but if we have unfavourable winds I may also try and rearrange for another date during that week so please be aware of this when booking. Flat sessions are recognised as important in our surf journey as it is often during these sessions that we grasp board control and paddle techniques. If we have more than two days as above we will together rearrange a sessions that works for everyone.

What does our community say about us?

“Have just completed the 5 week surf club with Sally and absolutely loved it! Sally is by far the best surf teacher I’ve had, she is so knowledgeable and passionate about surfing it’s impossible not to enjoy yourself! Sally doesn’t just focus on getting you to pop up on the waves-she teaches you to read waves, understand surf forecasts, surf technique and etiquette all of which build your confidence and help you to become a safe and independent surfer. If you’re considering trying surfing or want to build/improve your existing your surf skills book in with Yonder you won’t regret it!” Laura

“Sally is genuinely inspirational - not just as an incredibly knowledgeable and engaged teacher with years of experience and passion, but also as someone who brings perspective and values into what she does. Her lessons go beyond surfing; they’re a reminder of what really matters. Thank you, Sally.” Paulina

Further testimonials can be found here

Sally is a Finisterre Ambassador, qualified Level 2 ASI Instructor and SLSGB LifeGuard with years of experience surfing in the North Sea, this is a great opportunity to learn to surf with a passionate and experienced instructor.

Important disclaimer

Deposits are not refunded. It takes a lot of time and energy to promote sessions and organise attendees. It is important to consider that you may not be the only person wishing to cancel making it very hard on this small family business to navigate.

We will however refund 50% refund of the entire course if the attendee informs Yonder well in advance that they are unable to attend. Yonder will require at least one months notice so that they can find a replacement. There is no option to obtain refunds if the attendee cancels on individual sessions as it is very hard to find replacements that can slot into an existing course and that is not the intention of these group sessions. Deposits will not be refunded just 50% of the total as above.