{"id":6654,"date":"2026-08-25T17:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/?post_type=news-post&#038;p=6654"},"modified":"2026-08-25T17:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:41:38","slug":"expert-turn-to-barrel-introducing-a-new-wave-type-at-alaia-bay","status":"publish","type":"news-post","link":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/en\/news-post\/expert-turn-to-barrel-introducing-a-new-wave-type-at-alaia-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Turn to Barrel: Introducing a new wave type at Ala\u00efa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>New wave at Ala\u00efa Bay?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have surfed Ala\u00efa Bay before, you probably know the choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You book a turn session because you want space to push your surfing on the open face. Or you book a barrel session because you want to work on positioning, your line and getting comfortable under the lip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This September and October, those two approaches come together in one wave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert Turn to Barrel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the latest waves developed by Wavegarden, and it will be available at Ala\u00efa Bay for a limited time only.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>So, what does the wave actually feel like?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To show you what to expect before paddling out, Ala\u00efa Bay coaches Elena Berot and Theo Schers take you through the new setting, from the take off and open first section to the transition into the barrel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Wave at Ala\u00efa Bay: Expert Turn to Barrel\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uV0OwXgWwJ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>How is it different from our regular barrel sessions?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Expert Turn to Barrel, the takeoff feels more natural, and the opening section is less hollow than in the standard barrel setting. This gives you enough time and space to complete a proper turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the barrel arrives, not as thick or curved as in our standard barrel settings, but with just enough lip to tuck into the tube and come out at full speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of these two wave types flows naturally, creating an experience that feels much like surfing a real ocean wave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Who is the session for?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert Turn to Barrel is designed for advanced surfers who already have experience with sessions such as <\/span><b>Expert Turn,Expert Barrel or Easy Barrel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will want to be confident with a powerful take off, committed turns and barrel positioning before jumping into this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmets are mandatory during the session and are available free of charge at Ala\u00efa Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Only here for September and October<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert Turn to Barrel is a limited edition wave and will only be running during <\/span><b>September and October 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.alaiabay.ch\/activity-agenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calendar is now open (search for the purple icon).\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first session is planned for <\/span><b>September 2nd at 15h00.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to try it? Book your session, give the wave a go, and we look forward to hearing your feedback!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New wave at Ala\u00efa Bay? If you have surfed Ala\u00efa Bay before, you probably know the choice. 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