Getting started

Equipment

Our Surf Academy gives every student access to high-quality surf equipment, so surfing at Kingsley is open to all. Boards, wetsuits and Dryrobes are provided, and a dedicated Surf Shop and leasing system help families as a young surfer progresses.

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What you need to begin

The essentials are provided

Beginners do not need to buy their own surf equipment to start at Kingsley. The Surf Academy provides the kit needed for each session, including Softech boards, surf skates, wetsuits, Dryrobes and neoprene accessories suited to surfing in UK waters all year round.

Good equipment keeps surfers comfortable and safe in the water, and it makes for better sessions. As a child settles into the sport, families can lease or buy a wetsuit of their own and find an affordable first board on the second-hand rack.

What we provide

Quality kit for every surfer

  • Softech boards and surf skates for year-round surfing in UK waters

  • Wetsuits, Dryrobes and neoprene accessories for comfort and safety

  • Photography equipment, including drones and GoPros

  • The Surf Fit Suite for strength and conditioning, plus practice on land

Leasing, buying and the Surf Shop

Children grow, and wetsuits need to keep pace

A flexible leasing system lets members of the Kingsley Family renew, upgrade or buy their wetsuit as they grow, with expert guidance on what suits them. For boards, a second-hand rack offers budget-friendly options for families ready to own their first surfboard.

Our dedicated Surf Shop offers discounts on leading brands, including O'Neill, FCS and Softech, so families can buy kit of their own at a better price as a young surfer progresses.

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Conditioning and practice

Progress carries on between sessions

Beyond the water, the Surf Fit Suite supports strength and conditioning, and practice on land helps surfers work on balance and technique through the colder months. The Surf Academy's facilities also include a Shaping Bay.

For current costs, or to check exactly what is provided as standard for your child's year group and programme, please contact our Admissions team.

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Next open morning: 12 October 2026

Kit sorted, so your child can just surf

Talk to Admissions about what is provided, what to lease or buy, and current costs before your first visit.