Welcome to
Lanzarotes’ first dedicated Longboard Surf School
Longboard Gliders is the first surf school dedicated to longboarding in Lanzarote. If you want to get to know the world of longboard surfing, come and join our school.
Surfing is pure fun, it’s letting yourself go like a kid again. You will never forget the feeling of riding the first wave – it is beyond words. Everyone is different and learns differently, that’s why Longboard Gliders offers tailor-made surf lessons with a direct and personalised approach in small groups.
My relationship with longboard surfing, the old school surfing of the 50’s, was love at first sight. I learned to surf on my first longboard, and I’ve been in love ever since. I can spend hours watching a good longboarder dance through the waves.
I am here to teach you how to surf
Longboard Surf Lessons
Hello, my name is Nicco, I am a Level 1 ISA Surf Instructor and I have a lifeguard diploma from RLSS UK (Royal Life Saving Society UK). My courses are conducted with maximum safety and in the best conditions. Hence the course timetable depends on the meteorological conditions and the tides.
Longboard Group Lessons
-
Longboard Group Lessons
In the Longboard group lessons I teach a maximum of 4 students. All equipment such as longboard and wetsuit is included. You will also get a snack on the beach.
Prices
- 1 day (4 hours): 70 €
- 2 days (8 hours): 140 €
- 3 days (12 hours): 210 €
- 4 days (16 hours): 280 €
- 5 days (20 hours): 350 €
-
Beginners
We will start with easy exercises on the beach and then practise in the white water, so that you´ll gain confidence. In the beginning we will use softboards and then progress to hardboards.
- Warming-up and stretching exercises specifically for surfing.
- Fundamental safety rules on the beach and in the sea.
- Parts and components of a surfboard.
- How to lay on a longboard correctly, paddle techniques, how to stand up on a longboard correctly.
- Timing of the take-off.
- How to turn your longboard.
-
Intermediate
This class is meant for you if you already know the basics, but you want to improve your surfing techniques in an easy and fun way.
- Develop your paddle technique.
- Advance your take-off.
- Learn how to make a bottom turn/top turn.
- Improve your timing.
- How to get past the waves and reach the line-up.
- Recognise the type of waves you can surf.
- How to surf the waves in the line-up.
- How to speed up and slow down your longboard.
Private Longboard Lessons
-
Private Longboard Lessons
In my longboard private lessons I teach you on an individual basis. To ensure faster progress, I offer the option record my students and analyse the videos after the lesson. Equipment such as wetsuit and longboard are included in the price. A snack on the beach is included.
Price 2 hours | 100 €
- Theory on the beach
- Surf instructor in the water
Price 3 hours | 150 €
- Theory on the beach
- Video shooting
- No surf instructor in the water
- Video analysis
-
Beginners
We will start with easy exercises on the beach and then practise in the white water, so that you´ll gain confidence. In the beginning we will use softboards and then progress to hardboards.
- Warming-up and stretching exercises specifically for surfing.
- Fundamental safety rules on the beach and in the sea.
- Parts and components of a surfboard.
- How to lay on a longboard correctly, paddle techniques, how to stand up on a longboard correctly.
- Timing of the take-off.
- How to turn your longboard.
-
Intermediate
This class is meant for you if you already know the basics, but you want to improve your surfing techniques in an easy and fun way.
- Develop your paddle technique.
- Advance your take-off.
- Learn how to make a bottom turn/top turn.
- Improve your timing.
- How to get past the waves and reach the line-up.
- Recognise the type of waves you can surf.
- How to surf the waves in the line-up.
- How to speed up and slow down your longboard.
Equipment
Our Longboards
One of my great teachers during my surfing life told me once:” if you want to learn to surf and improve you should use the best equipment”. In Longboard Gliders we know that quality is important, that’s why we favour the top range from Sic, the classic 9.0, the McCoy and NSP. All are parts of our quiver. For complete beginners we start you surfing on easy riding soft boards.
Wet suits
Though in Lanzarote most of the year temperatures are above 18 c, during our courses all clients are offered the use of our full wetsuits. Check with us if you want to bring your own wetsuit.
Lanzarote Tourist Guide
Known as the ´European Hawaii´, the island of Lanzarote offers a great diversity of landscapes, first and foremost created by recent volcanic eruptions. Its climate of eternal spring with soft temperatures throughout the year (both inside and outside the water), transform the island into a true Eden. These are some of the main ´must-sees´ of Lanzarote.
- In the south: Punta Papagayo, Los Hervideros , Las Salinas, and El Golfo; excellent locations to enjoy a stunning sunset.
- The centre of the island: Cesar Manrique’s Foundation in Tahiche, La Geria (where the famous wines from Lanzarote are produced), and the village of Teguise (the old capital of Lanzarote, where you can visit the famous market on Sundays and afterwards go to one of the authentic bars and enjoy some tapas and live music).
- In the north: Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Caletón Blanco (with many small bays hidden between volcanic rock), Haría (the village of 1000 palm trees, with its Saturday market), and the house of César Manrique, Lanzarote´s famous artist.
- The island of La Graciosa: recently declared the eight island of the Canaries. On this wild island you can rent bikes and visit beautiful white sand beaches and enjoy a crystal clear sea.
Testimonials
Linda Dyer2024-05-02“A fantastic surf instructor! Nicco not only has the best equipment in town, but also an impressive talent for teaching the Hawaiian style on the longboard, complete with cool tricks. He also helped us address some technique errors. The groups are small compared to other schools, which allows for a more personalized experience. We had a lot of fun. Highly recommended!”
Gabriele Chimenti2024-05-01Super consigliato. Niccolò, oltre ad essere competente e paziente, è bravissimo a metterti a tuo agio sulla tavola e a trasmetterti lo spirito di questo meraviglioso sport. Tornerò!
Cédric Winling2024-04-15J'ai fait mes débuts de surf cette année et j'ai eu la chance d'avoir Niccolo comme coach. Niccolo est une personne extraordinaire autant professionnellement que humainement. Toujours un mot pour vous faire rire, des conseils techniques très avisés. J'ai vraiment pu progressé et apprécier mes premières vagues. S'il y a un prof de longboard qu'il faut avoir à Lanzarote, c'est bien Niccolo 💪😁
G A2024-03-31BEST EVER surf lessons! Look no further. Second round with Longboard Gliders and had the most awesome four days. Learned a lot, progressed my skills, all in the most stunning setting and having great fun. Will certainly be back again and TOTALLY recommend! Secondo giro di lezioni con Longboard Gliders e appena rientrata dal viaggio stavo già pensando a quando incastrare il prossimo! Gruppi piccoli, lezioni personalizzate e in sicurezza, divertimento garantito, il tutto in un quadro naturale spettacolare. Grazie Niccolò e Andrea per 4 giorni fantastici in cui ho imparato un sacco, sulla tavola e non...alla fine il surf è anche lezione di vita alla scoperta di se stessi! A presto ,🙌🏄🤩
April Wang2024-02-25Definitely the best surfing lessons we've had ever! Not only did we learn longboard surfing skills but we also had loads of fun in the water, on top of all that, Niccolò was professional and super nice! He made sure we were safe all the time and shared with us important rules of safety which were never told by other schools we did lessons with. We'll definitely come back for surfing again! Grazie mille super coach Nicco!
Joffrey Guermonprez2024-02-20It’s my third time and one of the reason i’m coming back again and again. Cool spot, best teacher and lots of fun.
Clivage Prod2024-02-12Super pour les débutants et pour se perfectionner en longboard, Niccolò et Andrea sont vraiment des excellents profs, attentifs et chaleureux, je recommande à 100%. En petits groupes, c'est top !
Chiara Calvi2024-01-02Prima volta a Lanzarote, prima volta su una tavola da surf (longboard) e non sarebbe potuta andare meglio di così. Niccoló è un istruttore estremamente preparato e attento, in tre giorni di lezione abbiamo imparato a stare in piedi sulla tavola attenti alla sicurezza, alla relazione tra mente-corpo-onda e soprattutto a desiderare di continuare a surfare e divertirci. Oltre a un appassionato istruttore Niccoló è una splendida persona ed è stato davvero un piacere conoscerlo e chiacchierare con lui. Abbiamo osservato una volta in spiaggia (Famara Beach) che il nostro gruppo era tra i meno numerosi, unito e piccolo rispetto a tutte le altre scuole di surf dove i partecipanti, troppo numerosi, non erano attentamente seguiti una volta in acqua sulle tavole. Un grande grazie anche ad Andrea per la sua professionalità, passione e infinita simpatia. Ottima scuola non solo di surf, ma di umanità. Grazie per tutto.
Cristian Brugnoli2023-12-20Esperienza unica ed emozionante. Format perfetto. Grazie a Niccolò e alla sua incredibile professionalità ci siamo sentiti a nostro agio da subito nonostante fosse la prima volta. Prima di tante altre, a prestooo
Vallib2023-12-12Quando immagini di partire per una vacanza di surf a Lanzarote questo è quello che speri di trovare!! Niccò un professionista super paziente e simpatico capace di farti innamorare del longboard in poche ore. Lezioni in piccoli gruppi al contrario di tutto quello che puoi trovare a Lanzarote. Per non parlare dei servizi fotografici personalizzati! 2024 pronte a tornare
If you’ve had a great time at our surf school, we would greatly appreciate your feedback in a Google review. Your feedback means the world to us!
