Wipeout Proof Lungs Lvl 1 — We Are Salty People

A wave holds you down.

It feels like minutes.

It's usually under 15 seconds.

The problem isn't your lungs.

It's the panic.

In one 3-hour course you learn to stay calm underwater, recover between sets, and trust your breath — whatever the wave throws at you.

Book your spot — €70 How it works
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The course

Wipeout Proof
Lungs Lvl 1

Most surfers fear the wipeout more than the wave. A hold-down feels endless, the heart rate spikes, and the panic does the rest. This course gives you the missing tool: how your body actually works underwater, how to breathe before and between sets, and how to stay calm when you get worked. Three hours — half theory, half water. No experience needed, no wave size required. A skill you'll carry every time you paddle out.

"These aren't drills from a textbook. They're the same tools I lean on in 8-metre Nazaré sets — broken down so any surfer can use them."

— Federico, We Are Salty People · IKO instructor, 11+ years in the water

Who it's for

For anyone
who paddles out

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The wipeout scares you

Build real confidence underwater — no matter the wave size. This is the base most surfers never get taught.

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You want bigger waves

Often the ceiling isn't your surfing — it's your breath. Extend your hold and open up water you've been avoiding.

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You get caught inside

Learn real recovery between waves so you don't reach the next one already gasping.

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You want the "why"

Not just technique — the physiology. Understand what your body does underwater, and how to train it to work for you.

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You're starting from zero

No apnea background needed. Level 1 is built for surfers — you leave with a foundation you can actually use.

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Good vibes, all levels

Welcoming group, zero judgment. Come as you are — everyone's here to get more comfortable in the water.

What's included

What you
walk away with

We Are Salty People — underwater
Theory session · 1.5hHow breath-hold works, the body's stress response, and the breathing that keeps you calm.
Water practice · 1.5hGuided drills to put the theory to work. You leave knowing exactly what to train next.
Mini ebookThe theory in your pocket, to revisit any time.
At-home exercise guideDry drills you can do on the couch to keep building between sessions.
Lvl 1 certificateYour Wipeout Proof Lungs Lvl 1 completion, digital.
A welcoming crewGood vibes, all levels, no judgment. You're in good hands.

Upcoming dates

Pick a date

Reserve your place — a date confirms once the group is formed, and we'll let you know right away. Highlighted days below are course dates.

July 2025
Course date
Jul
12
Saturday · half day
9:00 – 12:00 · 3 hours
Filling up
Jul
26
Saturday · half day
9:00 – 12:00 · 3 hours
Open
Aug
09
Saturday · half day
9:00 – 12:00 · 3 hours
Open
Aug
23
Saturday · half day
9:00 – 12:00 · 3 hours
Open

The course

One course.
One price.

€70

per person · 3-hour course

The full experience with a small, welcoming group of surfers. Everything included: theory, water practice, ebook, home guide and certificate.

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Want a private 1:1, your own crew, or a different date? Ask about private sessions →

What surfers say

From the
line-up

★★★★★

"I'd carried that hold-down fear for years. Now when a big one flips me, I know what to do instead of freaking out. Game changer."

Marc D.

Surfer · 8 years

★★★★★

"Didn't think 3 hours could change how I breathe before paddling out. The home exercises are gold — I still do them every week."

Laure B.

Beginner · Hossegor

★★★★★

"Went with my brother. We both left wanting Level 2. The theory clicks and the water drills build up at the right pace."

João & Miguel S.

Surfers · Lisbon

What's next

This is just
the start

Wipeout Proof Lungs Lvl 1 is the foundation. Here's where it goes from here.

Level 2 Coming soon

More advanced drills, longer holds, and a structured online training plan to keep progressing between courses.

Ocean rescue Coming soon

Sea rescue and surf-zone safety — how to help yourself and others when things go wrong in the water.

CPR & first aid Coming soon

Certified CPR, AED and first-aid training, built for the surf and ocean environment.

FAQ

Good to know

Do I need any apnea experience? +
No. Level 1 is built for surfers who've never trained breath-hold. If you already have some background, you'll still pick up surf-specific tools that general apnea courses skip.
How good a surfer do I need to be? +
Any level. This is about breath and calm in the surf zone, not surf technique. If you paddle out regularly, you'll get everything out of it.
Is breath-hold training safe? +
Yes. We never push to low-oxygen limits. The drills use CO2 tolerance — the same effort level as normal lap swimming — always with supervision. You learn to handle the urge to breathe, safely.
What do I bring? +
A wetsuit if you have one (we can help with rental), water to stay hydrated, and an open mind. That's it.
Can dates change? +
They're planned around conditions. If anything shifts, we tell you at least 48h ahead and move you to the next date at no cost.
Is there a Level 2? +
Yes — it's on the way with more advanced drills, plus a structured online plan. We're also building ocean rescue and certified CPR / first-aid courses for the surf environment.

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spot

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