Handi Surf
WHAT IS HANDISURF ?
Handi Surf is an adapted form of surfing that allows people with disabilities to participate in the activity.
ALAÏA BAY’S VISION
The company’s ambition is to make surfing accessible to everyone, whatever their condition. Our aim is to pass on our passion for surfing to anyone motivated to try it out.
SUPERVISION
Some of our instructors are trained in surfing for disabled people. Whether it’s a mobility or mental disability, our team is competent and available to offer the best possible service in the safest possible conditions.
We can also organise lessons in Swiss-German sign language (DSGS).
THE SURF PARK BENEFIT
The artificial pool allows you to surf in a safe, delimited, secure and controlled environment. We control several parameters (wave size, frequency and quantity).
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
The Alaïa Bay building is easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (access ramp). A lift provides easy access to the restaurant and terrace. The bathrooms (toilets and showers) are also adapted for people with reduced mobility. We are equipped with a beach wheelchair to facilitate access to the water for certain types of disability. An adapted board will also be made available by the instructors.
HOW IT WORKS
Simply send an email from our contact page or ask directy at our front desk. One of our receptionists will ask you to fill in a form for the instructor so that he can anticipate and prepare for your visit.
All you have to do then is pay the cost of the session, and Alaïa Bay will make the instructor available to you free of charge. Please note that Handi Surf sessions are subject to instructor availability.
Guide Dogs
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in Alaïa Bay.
However, people accompanied by a guide dog are allowed access to the building (front desk, shop, restaurant, terrace). It will not be possible to access the pool area or changing rooms with the dog. There is a dedicated area where our four-legged friend can rest for the duration of the surf ! Please let our team know if you are coming with a dog. They will then be able to prepare to welcome you in the best possible conditions.
Check our Levels
Mega Barrel
Wave : The biggest barrels and slabs we’ve got.
Height : 1.7m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Coaching, guiding and equipment not included. Helmets are mandatory for this level. Reserved for validated Free Surf customers.
Rookie
Wave : The perfect introduction to surfing.
Height : 0.7 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Equipment and coaching are included.
Rookie Rider
Wave : Perfect your basics !
Height : 0.8m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Equipment and coaching are included.
Cruiser
Wave : Learn how to ride a green wave sideways.
Height : 1m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Equipment and coaching included. Softboards only.
Intermediate Cruiser
Wave : Point Break-style waves ideal for cruising down the line !
Height : 1.2m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Equipment and coaching included for the lesson. Guiding included for the session.
Advanced Cruiser
Wave : The biggest cruising wave, ideal for all types of boards !
Height : 1.4 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Guiding included for the session. Equipment and coaching not included.
Advanced Turn
Wave : The first hollow wave of our panel. Shortboard Paradise !
Height : 1.6 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Guiding included for the session. Equipment and coaching not included.
Expert Turn
Wave : Pro surfer’s favorite !
Height : 1.7 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Guiding included for the session. Equipment and coaching not included.
Mega Turn
Wave : The biggest wave on the menu !
Height : 1.8 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Coaching, guiding and equipment not included. Reserved for validated Free Surf customers.
Expert Barrel
Wave : The entry-level choice for trying out barrels !
Height : 1.7 m
Availability :
- Lesson
- Session
- Freesurf
Info : Guiding included for the session. Equipment and coaching not included. Helmets are mandatory for this level.