Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales UK
Surfing
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Training manual
ASI T-shirt
12 months ASI membership
Workshops. Full refund less administration fee provided on minimum notice of 14 days prior to workshop date. Online courses, no refund paid once application has been processed. More info..
SCHEDULE
Level 1 Surfing Instructor
Date: Saturday-Sunday. 24-25 October 2026.
Duration: 2 days
Time: 9am to 5pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read the course information and requirements before enrolling.
This explains what you will achieve, course work to submit and other course information.
SURF RESCUE & FIRST AID COURSE
A surf rescue and first aid certificate is required in order to gain your ASI Surfing instructor qualification.
Complete your surf rescue and first aid courses at the same time as completing your ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor course.
Delivered by ASI Trainer
Course: SLSGB Surf Coach Safety Rescue course (3 days)-combined first aid and rescue.
Payment and enrolment is separate to ASI.
To enrol, contact Phil. Ph: +44 7881937605
Email: phil@pembrokeshiresurfschool.co.uk
YOUR TRAINER
Phil Sadler
ASI Level 4 Master Surfing Coach. Surf school owner. Elite Surfing ability. Welsh Junior Surfing Team Competition Coach since 2022
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TRAINING VENUE
Address to be advised:
It will be Whitesands or Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales
or, Broadhaven YHA Youth SA62 3JH
or, St David’s Bunk Barns SA62 6QN
Locations are located right in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
EQUIPMENT
Beginner softboards are included.
Bring to the workshop:
If you are travelling and don’t have your surfboard or surf gear, you can hire it from the trainer.
Phil Sadler. Ph: +44 7881937605
Email: phil@pembrokeshiresurfschool.co.uk
Please contact them in advance to ensure availability.
Or contact ASI.
HOSTING
Pembrokeshire Surf School are providing local support for the ASI training, providing a wealth of
local area knowledge.
PRACTICAL HOURS EXPERIENCE
Pembrokeshire Surf School can provide practical hours instructing experience.
GETTING THERE
Closest airport:
Cardiff Airport, Wales (2 hr drive)
Bristol Airport, England (2.5 hr drive to training venue)
Train goes from airports to Pembrokeshire.
Car rentals available at airports.
Closest train station:
Haverford West, Pembrokeshire.
Pick up from train station available.
No charge. Contact ASI Trainer: Phil Sadler
Closest bus stop:
Newgale
ACCOMMODATION
Some options are below:
Broadhaven / St Davids, Haverfordwest
LOCATION INFORMATION
Pembrokeshire, tucked away in South West Wales, is a remote but beautiful corner of the UK, with spectacular coastlines on three sides and gorgeous countryside alongside highly picturesque towns such as Tenby, Fishguard and Haverfordwest.
The county is home to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only coastal national park of its kind in the United Kingdom. Over the years Pembrokeshire’s beaches have won numerous awards, 39 beaches recommended by the Marine Conservation Society (2011).
The area is a surfer’s paradise. There is a large range of surfing locations, great surf breaks and there is always surf.
Newgale is a very small village, located on a stunning 2 mile sandy beach right in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. There is a large variety of conditions for surfing from Atlantic swells to sheltered wooded estuaries and reservoirs. This area of the UK is renowned for its scenic coastline, natural beauty and variety of bays, beaches and rivers.
Wales has an incredible history and cultural heritage. In Pembrokeshire. there is evidence of stone age settlements, medieval castles and naval shipping history. Check out the local attractions with numerous castles scattered across the countries, cathedrals, picturesque towns or walks along the coast in the national parkland.
It is a place of immense beauty, great surf, history and fun adventures.