Info Terms & Conditions
Operating Months
The GSS operates from 1st May - 31st October each year.
What to Bring
It is essential for each surfer to bring:
• A Swimming Costume
• A Towel
• Sun-block (min SPF 15)
• Plenty of Fluids (water recommended)
• Lunch or money for lunch or snacks
• Warm clothing and suitable wet weather gear
If your child has their own wetsuit, it’s well worth bringing it. Also, if they have their own surfboard, they may bring it when their instructor advises them to do so (quite often we like to spend the first couple of days coaching the on a swell board, to enable them to improve their technique)
Lunch and Breaks
We highly recommend your child brings a healthy and appetising packed lunch that includes drinks. Alternatively your child should bring money to buy lunch at the beach cafe, however we do recommend a packed lunch as the cafe can be extremely busy and it may take some time to order and receive food.
Beach Safety Lessons and Surf Life Saving
We teach one lesson on beach safety every day. We believe that everyone who spends time in the ocean should have a basic knowledge of beach safety. We will also spend at least one session teaching surf lifesaving; learning how to affect a basic rescue etc. Again, this is vital information for those who are looking to continue surfing.
Lack of Surf
As much as we would love the surf to be perfect 365 days of the year, it isn’t. However, it is very unlikely that we will get a whole ‘surf-less’ week and we aim to spend as much time in the surf as possible. Therefore, if we have a flat day we will either play water and beach based games, teach surf life saving and beach safety etc, thus giving us more time in the surf when it does arrive!
Big Surf
We do not put anyone in the surf if we believe it may be dangerous. We will contact you as soon as possible if the surf is too big or dangerous.
Bad Weather
Much like the surf, there is not much we can do to control the weather. Again, we aim to work our schedule around bad weather but we expect surfers to turn up with the appropriate clothing/wet weather gear. There are not many weather conditions we cannot deal with. Usually the sea is the best place to be if it is pouring with rain!
The only times we cancel due to bad weather are:
• Wind over a force 6
• Thunderstorms
• Torrential rain predicted for the whole day
If we are unsure about the weather conditions, we will inform you the day before. However, we do not want to cancel if there is a possibility that the weather may change. We arrive at the beach at 08:00am and will phone as soon as possible if we have to cancel.
Cancelled Days
If for any reasons stated above we have to cancel a day or a session of our pre-paid surfing courses, we will offer a similar session as a replacement to suit the student(s) as soon as possible.
No payment will be taken from booked lessons that are on a ‘pay-on-the-day’ basis.
Any credits that are issued are to be used for the student named in the original booking unless otherwise agreed and are to be used within a year of issue.
Our Staff
All of our instructors are in-house trained surf coaches and Beach Lifeguards. As part of our training program we follow a strict set of guidelines as used by the RLSS, ISA and also by our own written NOP’s, EAP and Risk Assessments that are signed off and approved by States of Guernsey Health and Safety department.
Snapshots & Video
From time to time our coaches take pictures and video from the land and use a waterproof camera to capture images of the day’s events. These images are to be used on our website and for promotional purposes. Should you wish not to have photos or video taken of your child, please write to the Guernsey Surf School prior to the start date of the course.
Placement
Places cannot be confirmed unless a completed registration form and full payment have been received.
Course Booking Amendments
If you wish to change the date of your course booking or switch to a different course within four weeks of your scheduled start date, a £10 administration fee will apply. This fee covers the processing of your request and any necessary adjustments to our schedule.
To request a change, please contact us as soon as possible.
All amendments are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee that your preferred alternative date or course will be available.
For changes made more than four weeks before your start date, no admin fee will be charged.
We are unable to offer refunds for bookings cancelled by the customer within 3 days of the course commencing.
Knowledge of risk statement
I/we/they acknowledge that I/we/they have voluntarily chosen to participate in surfing lessons and activities provided by Guernsey Surf School. I/we/they understand that surfing and related water activities involve inherent risks.
I/we/they confirm that I/we/they am/are physically fit and able to participate in surfing activities and will inform Guernsey Surf School of any medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities that may affect my/their ability to safely take part.
I/we/they agree to follow all instructions given by instructors/staff and follow the rules/safe practice including using the provided equipment properly and in a safe manner.
I/we/they acknowledge that while Guernsey Surf School takes all reasonable precautions to ensure safety, they cannot guarantee my safety at all times. I/we/they voluntarily assume all risks associated with surfing and related activities and agree that neither Guernsey Surf School, its owners, instructors, nor affiliates shall be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during participation, except where required by law.