Academies

Down Under is a sick wakeboard cable in the centre of The Netherlands with great obstacles and a cool crew.

This place is fun for wakeboarders at all skill levels, but also for waterskiing and monoskiing. Besides the cable you can have a session on the indoor wave surfer or grab a drink and a meal on the beach right next to the water and the action.

In addition to all water sports various other sporting activities offer include strumming, foot golf, paintball, bubble football, bootcamp and our Down Under obstacle run (www.downunderrun.nl).

‘Het Surf Project’ teaches children with Down syndrome, autism and ADHD how to surf. Surfing has a positive effect on the development of the children and gives their self esteem a tremendous boost.

‘Het Surf Project’ was founded in 2014 and has expanded to four different locations along the shores of the Dutch coast. Lessons are adapted to the needs of the special group we’re working with. The children are arranged into clearly divided smaller teams coached by certified instructors. The children are also coached, one-on-one, by professional volunteers (over 100 in 2017) in and out of the water. All of our coaches and volunteers love sharing their passion for the ocean with the children.

Together with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists ‘Het Surf Project’ also runs studies on the effects of surfing. It is touching to see that even after three lessons a noticeable difference is visible within the children. Surfing positively influences the interaction between family members. Moms, dads, grandfathers and grandmothers are all proudly cheering and supporting the children from the beach. By doing so the children take their newly built self esteem home and apply it into their everyday lives.

www.surfproject.nl

Morocco... the land of camels, deserts, tagines, and 3,500 kilometres of coastline with some incredible surf. Nestled in the maze of streets in Rabat’s old medina is Ilyana Surfhouse. With Protest as its main partner and sponsor, this surf house blends Moroccan culture with a passion for surfing. Ilyana Surfhouse is small in size, run by surfers, and welcomes everyone. Whether it’s your first time on a surfboard or you want to improve your turns, Ilyana Surfhouse is the place to take your surfing skills to the next level. Discover the secret surf spots around Rabat together with local surf coach and Protest team rider Ilyass Gougali and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked, Moroccan meal in the evenings.

https://ilyanasurfhouse.com/

Fuerteventura in the Spanish Canary Islands is known all over the world as Europe’s surfing paradise. Sunshine, warm water temperatures and good waves for all levels… and this all year round! The Protest Surfcenter Fuerteventura has surf camps, surf school, rentals and a big surf shop providing everything you need to boost your surfing to the next level.

The highly experienced and happy crew will help you every step of the way and know exactly where to go to give you an unforgettable surfing experience! Surf lessons in small groups or private and for all levels and ages. Surf camps with accommodation in shared surf house, own apartments or luxury hotel.

www.protestsurfcenter.com

Eemhof Watersport & Beachclub is the only Protest wakeboard boat centre in the Netherlands! Located in the centre of The Netherlands, close to a fantastic holiday park (Centerparcs). This unique boat location is your ideal summer spot for an ultimate chill down.

For both beginner and pro-rider, Eemhof Watersports is the place to improve your wakeboard, waterski, wakeskate and wakesurf skills. Our instructors will help you at any level and after your clinic you can chill and grab a drink at the Beachclub. It is also a great location for a stand-up paddle surfing and all sorts of watersports!