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ISA & ILS

ARUGAM BAY & WELIGAMA BAY | SRI LANKA
SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE

12 Weeks | High End Surf Camp | Breakfast & Dinner | Surfgear | Road Trips

Where are we ?

Looking for a world-class Surf Instructor Course that is officially endorsed by the International Surf Association? Look no further than the Solid Surf Instructor Course, available at our Surf Camp Sri Lanka | Weligama Bay. Our 8 & 12 week program is the only one of its kind worldwide to be endorsed by the ISA president.

Our Surf Camp Sri Lanka is located on the South coast of Sri Lanka and strategically located close to the ocean in the lush green area of Cape Weligama in Weligama Bay.

Weligama is a lively fishing village and the centre of the South where you can explore their culture, streetfood, fishmarkets and even some new bars & beachclub venues along the large bay of Weligama.

Centrally positioned between the south coast surfing hotspots you can easily find your way to all the waves of the area as well as to the cafés, bars and restaurants along the coast: if it is a surf in Madiha or Ahangama, a visit to the famous Doctor’s House in Polhena or just stay around in Weligama. Due to our central location nothing is far.

Most importantly we are located very close to one of the most beautiful surfing beaches the area knows: Jungle Beach and Turtle beach were you can enjoy one of the most magical sunsets.

We are confident that this is your new home away from home in Sri Lanka, a secure, comfy, luxury safe haven.

This 12 weeks programme is also suitable for surfers that look for a true surf-adventure and want to improve their surfing. This can be booked without the ISA and LS exams with a 250,- Euro discount. 

The program is best suited for Intermediate to Advanced surfers – although we also welcome Beginner surfers with little experience that are motivated to advance in surfing.

Cowork&Surf and Surf & Yoga Holidays

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Our main Surf House in Weligama is tucked away from the noisy main road but still on the Ocean side.  You will find our newly built Villa in the Cape of Weligama, a safe and well protected area lifted above ocean level. The Villa is very near the beach but yet still surrounded by a jungle green fauna where you are able to spot exotic animals like mongooses, lizards, peacock, kameleons and you can even see our monkey family swinging from tree to tree. 

The villa has 11 high standard comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, hot well working showers and A/C. We offer a large pool of 11 x 5 meters, a large yoga area of 70m2, outdoor Cinema, board storage, garden and a luxury open kitchen where you can see our inhouse chefs prepare daily the tasty dinners.

Discover, explore, relax, surf and eat is what we do in Sri Lanka!

Our in-house chefs prepare daily freshly made breakfast and dinner! It`s like a cooking show in our luxury open kitchen. Fresh, clean and you can see how they work and prepare our food. Do you have some special requests ? No problem we can fix it all, any type of allergy we will find a solution for you.

The breakfast & dinners we serve is a blend of the unique Sri Lanka cuisine and European inspired food based on locally sourced products. It is full and rich of flavor. Everyday we serve a regular option and a vegetarian option at our dinner also gluten & lactose free options are available on demand.

We pride ourselves with the great chefs we have and raving good reviews about our food by our guests.

Solid Surf House is the original and only operator of the  12 week ISA surf course in Sri Lanka. The Solid Surf Instructor Course ISA & LS  – Surf Instuctor Level 1 and Level 2  is the only 12 week programme World Wide that is officially endorsed by the ISA president (International Surf Association). On the ISA website our ISA presenter: Dean Gough, has registered the courses on behalf of Solid Surf House.

During your 12-week stay, we aim to prepare you for the ISA & ILS Level 1 or 2 course that is linked to the program. We provide tuition manuals, intern hours, and life-saving exercises to give you a head start on the actual course. We also offer Free Dive/Survival Apnea training workshop. But that’s not all; we also include an multi day trip to Ella where we do hiking, zipline and more.

Our qualified ISA & ILS surf instructors and their assistants will coach you twice a day, regardless of whether you’re an beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, to help you pass your 5-day ISA & ILS course. The course includes lessons, training, analyzing, and the final examination, and is hosted by our ISA representative, Dean Gough. While the course normally takes place in just two days, we offer a minimum of 5 days for our  ISA program.

The 12-week programs are also suitable for surfers who want to improve their skills and can be booked without the ISA and ILS exams for a 250,- Euro discount. 

In Sri Lanka we offer only a 12 weeks course starting on 15 March every year. In these 12 weeks we get you ready for the Level 1 or 2 ISA & LS – Life Saving – course that is linked to the 12 week programme.

If you join our Academy on the 15th of March to 7th of June you will be based the first approx 8 weeks in Weligama, located in the South of Sri Lanka. After 8 or maximum 9 weeks we will move towards Arugam Bay where the wave season kicks off. The accommodations we provide have great facilities that are hard to match in Sri Lanka. You can enjoy our facilities like swimming pool, yoga shalla, snooker pool table, cinema, bar and more. 

What can you expect from us: You will be out surfing and coached twice a day by our qualified ISA & ILS surf instructors and their assistants. So even when you’re an intermediate or advanced surfer they will guide, develop, and work with you towards successfully passing your 10 days ISA & LS assessment that is hosted by an official ISA representative.

We will also organise several activities and surf trips and excursions all over the island. Among those excursions you will discover what Sri Lanka is about. We included a 5 day trip when we drive from Weligama to Arugam Bay. We will make a stop in Ella that is famous for the traditional train ride and the Nine Arches Bridge – among the train ride we will also do hiking – abseiling – zipline and do a safari at Udewallawa National Park. But that is not all as we have lots more included.

Expect a once in a lifetime experience ! A lifelong memory that will change your life and possibly your career.

When you come to stay with us, you’re not just there for the surfing – there’s so much more to experience in Sri Lanka ! During your extended stay, you’ll have the opportunity to make lifelong friends and truly immerse yourself in the local culture. Weligama, our home base, is a popular destination for good reason – with sandy beach parties, lush green jungle, interesting people, and a unbeatable cuisine, you’ll quickly see why visitors return here time and time again.

And if you’re interested in exploring further afield, we offer several trips around the Island. Check out the videos below to get a glimpse of what these amazing excursions have to offer!

For Who ?

  • The only official endorsed 12 week program endorsed by the ISA
  • We are the real operator of the ISA 12 week program, book directly without an agency!
  • You want to become a surf instructor but you are not fully ready to take the ISA exam yet.
  • You’re looking for a 12 weeks epic surf adventure in Sri Lanka
  • You want the sandy beaches to be your lifetime office like ours.
  • You’re on a gap year and want to do something very cool.
  • Meet like-minded surfers from all over the world
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

HutTHE ACCOMMODATION 
The best price value package

  • Welcoming Coconut
  • 12 Weeks stay in a lush Villa with Pool
  • Breakfast Daily included*
  • Dinner 5x p.w included*
  • Board Rental and Rash Guards included
  • Saturday evenings, Free BBQ time at the surf camp!

* not incl on excursions & roadtrips

BarrelTHE SURF TRAINING
For All Levels

  • Surf Lessons L1 & L2 & Surf Guiding L3 & L4
  • 6 days a week, 2 sessions per day surf training*
  • Weekly Video Analysis
  • Weekly Surf Theory training
  • Surfskate practice
  • Surf Apnea Workshop and trainings
  • Intern Teacher Training
  • Yoga sessions
  • Pool based exercises and drills (pop up, paddling, board rescue)

*normal schedule, may vary depending on actual conditions (swell, tides, wind, weather

ROAD – SURF TRIPS & EXCURSIONS*
For All Levels

  • A-Bay Lagoon Discovery
  • Ella 4 days explore trip incl accommodation, transport
    – Nine Arches
    – Train Ride
    – Zipline
    – Climbing Wall
    – Hike
  • Udawalawe Safari Park incl. Transport
  • Snorkle Trip Turtle Bay
  • South Coast Trip, Galle Fort, Snake Farm, Turtle Farm, Transport

*All fees are included

THE SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE

  • L1 ISA Surf Instructor Course & certificate*
  • Theory & Study books
  • Life Saving course & certificate
  • Supervised Interning Sessions (interning)

PHOTO & VIDEO PACKAGE 
HD quality 

  • 12 / 8 / 4 weeks: € 125,- / € 100,- / € 75,-
  • Photo package of you ripping the waves
  • Access to all surf videos
  • Edited videos of surf trips & excursions

ShakaEXTRA INCLUDED
Free Inclusions

  • Free Solid Tee, Cap & Tote Bag
  • Goodbye Party

EXTRA OPTIONS

  • Surf Insurance – Better surf than sorry: € 60 per month

ACCOMMODATION

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SURF GUIDING & ISLAND HOPPING

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YOGA

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* ISA L2 can be done 1 year after L1 – Looking for a ISA L2 check our Academy in the Mentawais

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ROOMS & PRICES

Shared Room
12 weeks
more info coming soon

Shared Room

5950,-
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Towel & Linnen Service
  • Comfortable Bunk with stairs
  • Private Power Plug & Reading Light
  • Wifi 100 Mbps

BOOKING DETAILS

DATES

12 Weeks Course: 15 March – 7 June

FREE FLIGHT OPTION

Yes you read that right! We offer a free flight option. This is how it works.

First 2 bookers receive a FREE flight with the value of € 550,-

T&C`s:

– Book and Pay 100% upfront within 1 week after booking

– Show your booked flight when you are booking with us and we deduct the flight with a maximum of € 550,- per flight per person

– We only have 2 spots every course available.

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FAQ

For sure yeah for 1000% you can! The majority of our guests come alone. It is a perfect way to become a Solid Family member, meet new friends for life or even find your future soul mate!

  • Summer Clothes
  • Bikin / board shorts
  • Flip flops
  • Sunscreen with high protection
  • Mosquitos repellent
  • Beach towel
  • Camera /GoPro
  • Leggings (some people get surf rash from rubbing against the surfboard or get bad sunburns. The simple solution is either a wetsuit or leggings) 
  • Any medical supplies you might need during your trip
  • Good vibes !

Although some surfing experience is recommended, it’s not always necessary to participate in the Surf Instructor course. We have had successful students who went through the Zero to Hero experience, indicating that anyone with a passion for surfing and a willingness to learn can enroll in the course.

To qualify for the Surf Instructor certification, one must possess a combination of essential surf skills and fitness levels. The timed run-swim-run of 200m completed in less than 5 minutes is a crucial component of the course that ensures participants possess the necessary physical stamina to handle the challenging conditions in the water.

In addition to fitness, aspiring surf instructors must also possess a certain level of proficiency in surfing. The ability to paddle out to the back of the waves, execute duck dives, consistently perform pop-ups on green waves, and execute basic maneuvers while turning both left and right are all critical skills that are necessary to obtain the qualification.

The Surf Instructor course is designed to help students develop and improve their surfing proficiency and fitness levels. Through a combination of instruction, practice, and feedback, participants will work on enhancing their skills and abilities. Whether through training drills, group sessions, or individual instruction, the course aims to equip aspiring surf instructors with the skills they need to pass the certification and succeed in their career.

Early starts and early finishes 😉

  • Dawn Patrol Session (various per forecast)
  • 07.30 – 10.00 Breakfast or packed for Dawn Patrol Sessions
  • 09.00 Surf Lessons or Surf Guiding / Interning (various per forecast)
  • 12.00 LUNCH BREAK
  • 13.00 Guided Surf Session
  • 16.00 Surf Skate Session
  • 17.30 Yoga Session
  • 18.00 Happy Hour
  • 19.00 Dinner 
  • 20.00 Movie Night and free popcorn
  • 22.00 Bar Closed – Music off —> Time to party in town!
 
*note that this is an example day – Surf departure time, breakfast and scheduled sessions are per day different and we schedule them based on the forecast.

Breakfast & Dinner is included in our Sri Lanka package, while the cost of meals can vary greatly. Sri Lankan-style food is available at a lower cost than European-style cuisine, with Chicken Curry costing as low as 3.50 Euro. A European-style dinner with a drink, on the other hand, can cost up to 10,- Euro. On average, lunch  with drinks can cost up to 10,- euro per day. However, if you are a fan of Sri Lankan-style food, the cost can be even lower. The Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its great variety of spices and flavors, your tastebuds will be in overdrive.

No vaccine requirements to enter Sri Lanka!

Travel and cancellation insurance are essential for any traveler, as unforeseen circumstances can arise during any trip. Such circumstances can include accidents, medical emergencies, loss of baggage or passports, and trip cancellations or interruptions. Without insurance, travelers may find themselves facing significant financial losses.

Travel insurance provides coverage for such unforeseen events, ensuring that travelers are protected against financial losses that may arise due to these events. Cancellation insurance, in particular, provides coverage for the expenses incurred when a trip is canceled or interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Thus, having travel and cancellation insurance is crucial for travelers as it offers peace of mind and financial protection during their journeys.

Book and Pay 100% upfront within 1 week after booking no options for payment plan possible.

We discount the flight with a maximum of € 550,- per flight per person. With a bit of luck you will have a free flight.

We only have 3 spots for the FREE flight option available for every course.

First come, first serve policy applies.

08 Weeks: No Free Flight

 

Arrival Airport

Weligama Bay can be reached by car or train. The new high-way to the south of the country is half the travel time as it used to be.

The rates are based on a car or van wir private chauffeur. The van fits 5 people including luggage. One passenger can also travel by car with a surfboard. In case of several passengers with boardbags, a van is required.

Car: € 85,- one way*

Van: € 110,- one way*

* Prices are subject to change due to changing petrol prices.

 

TRAIN

Weligama can be reached by train from Colombo – this is the cheapest option available. The train will take about 4 hrs+ to reach the south of Sri Lanka. Tickets can be booked online.

Didn’t find a suitable answer?

Our management will be happy to help you.

Ary Heim - Solid Surf & Yoga House-min

SRI LANKA | WELIGAMA

Ary Heim 🇩🇪

Location manager & Co-owner

srilanka@solidsurfhouse.com

PAYMENT PLAN

You want to book but you do not have the entire funds complete yet ? Contact us and we work out a custom payment plan for you !

A min of 99,- Euro is required to sign up for the course based on a agreed payment plan. 

Contact us: srilanka@solidsurfhouse.com 


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