SURF SEA BREEZEMeet your instructor: Vladimir Noskov
Teaching children and adults to surf for over 8 years.
Vladimir teaches surfing, alpine skiing and inline skating. He has taught surfing to adults, teenagers and children for over 8 years, running private and group sessions for beginners and progressing surfers. He also trains Krasnodar Krai juniors and accompanies them to competitions.
His approach combines technique, balance, coordination and attention to safety. He helps students understand movement, build confidence and progress towards independent surfing at a pace suited to each person.
He also introduced his son Timur Noskov, a Krasnodar Krai surfing champion, to the sport. Training together and his father’s support have played an important part in Timur’s development.
Education and qualifications
- Professional retraining diploma in Physical Education and Sport, specialising in sports training and physical education for children and adults. Qualification: sports coach and teacher.
- Coach Course of Surfing Level 1: trained with Pedro Barbudo and received a surf instructor certificate.
- Certificate in surf competition judging.
- Lifeguard professional training, 108 hours.
- Additional training in child developmental psychology for instructors, play-based teaching for children, age-related psychology and group dynamics.
Natural waves. Informed participation.
Open-water surfing involves changing waves, currents, wind, temperature, falls, collisions, injury and drowning risks. Follow the instructor’s directions, attend the safety briefing and enter the water only with permission. The instructor may postpone or stop a lesson for safety. Acknowledging risks does not remove the school’s legal duties or your statutory rights.
Before your first lesson
What is the minimum age?
Children aged 4–5 take private lessons only. From age 6, group suitability is assessed after a trial: the instructor considers water confidence, ability to follow instructions and a comfortable learning pace. Some children aged 6–7 may also benefit from private lessons. Groups have up to 5 students per instructor.
How well should my child swim?
Children should feel comfortable in the water, stay afloat independently and swim a short distance in any style. No formal swimming technique is required. The instructor assesses readiness and the suitable lesson format during a trial.
How many students are in a group?
Children aged 4–5 take private lessons only. From age 6, group suitability is assessed after a trial: the instructor considers water confidence, ability to follow instructions and a comfortable learning pace. Some children aged 6–7 may also benefit from private lessons. Groups have up to 5 students per instructor.
What happens in bad weather?
Lessons depend on weather and wave conditions. If conditions are unsuitable, the instructor reschedules the lesson and informs the lesson group 2–3 hours before the start. A new time is agreed with students.
Is my package extended after a postponement?
Packages are valid for one month from purchase. If the instructor postpones a lesson due to weather, the package validity is extended.
Do I need my own equipment?
Bring swimwear and a towel. We provide a board and wetsuit in children’s and adult sizes. Please give each student’s height and weight in the enquiry form. Groups are organised around the availability of suitable equipment.
Are there changing rooms and showers?
Meet us at our beach station. Beach entry is free. There is a changing room, and you can warm up with tea after your lesson. There is no hot shower.
Is the artificial wave open?
Lessons take place on natural waves in the Caspian Sea. The Surf Sea Breeze complex and artificial wave are under construction.