Sygma SUP school

Sygma SUP school Sygma SUP School is a SUP surf school based in Aljezur, Algarve. Guided tours to Ponta da Piedade, Amoreira and Odeceixe.

We run premium SUP surf camps, coaching sessions and small group clinics focused on real progression, ocean knowledge and technique.

29/05/2026

NO SPEED = NO SURFING 🌊

One of the most important skills in surfing and SUP surfing is learning how to generate speed.

And before you can do it on a wave, you first need to understand the movement.

That's why we spend time working on land drills like this Trimming Motion exercise.

In this video, I break the movement down step by step:

• Compression & Extension
• Toe Side & Heel Side Drive
• Shoulder Rotation
• Hip Rotation
• Arm Drive

Then we combine everything into one fluid movement.

The goal isn't to become better at surfskating.

The goal is to create movement patterns that transfer directly into your surfing and SUP surfing.

The ocean is a difficult classroom.
Waves move, conditions change, and opportunities come and go quickly.

By training these movements on land first, progression becomes faster, easier and much more consistent.

This is one of the key elements we've integrated into our coaching sessions and camps this season, and the results have been incredible.

🔥 Autumn camps are now open for booking.

Train smarter.
Surf better.

25/05/2026

SUP SURF ETIQUETTE MATTERS 🌊
How To Be Accepted In The Lineup

A few days ago in Arrifana 🌊

This session was a good reminder that being a SUP surfer doesn’t automatically mean conflict in the lineup.

When you surf with awareness, respect and proper etiquette, surfers often stop seeing the paddle first… and simply see another surfer sharing the ocean.

That’s something really important.

In this video you can see a few little details that matter a lot:
checking who’s behind before kicking the board over a wave during cleanup sets, staying aware of positioning, respecting priority, and kicking out when another surfer deeper than me successfully makes the drop.

Small decisions… but they completely change the energy in the water.

A lot of tension between surfers and SUPs comes from lack of awareness, not from the paddle itself.

At the end of the day, we all just want good waves, good sessions and to go home safe 🤙

And honestly… this session was just pure fun.
Good waves, good people and beautiful energy in the lineup ✨

19/05/2026

This morning’s SUP tour at Ponta da Piedade felt like the perfect start to the summer season ☀️🌊

Warm colors, glassy water, fish everywhere, birds flying around the cliffs… and even a dolphin showing up to say hello 🐬

The girls had such a good time that the session naturally ended with a swim in the ocean 😄

These are the kinds of mornings that remind us why we love sharing this place so much.

No stress.
No rush.
Just beautiful nature, calm water and good energy.

Summer is officially starting in the Algarve ✨

18/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes in SUP surfing progression is trying to learn everything directly in the lineup.

When you’re surrounded by surfers, currents, waves and pressure… it’s almost impossible to properly focus on technical repetition.

That’s why pool training has become such an important part of our camps 🌊

The pool gives us a controlled environment where we can really break movements down and build strong foundations through repetition.

Classic stroke with feathering.
J-Stroke.
Brace techniques.
Pivot turns.
Positioning and balance.

No stress.
No waves in your face.
Just time to understand the movement properly.

And once those movement patterns start becoming natural, everything becomes easier in the ocean.

We also work these techniques in the river before heading out to catch waves at Praia de Amoreira, but the pool remains one of the best tools we have for creating real progression.

Sometimes slowing things down outside the surf is actually the fastest way to improve in the surf ✨

14/05/2026

Yesterday’s surfskate workshop was such a good reminder of why we include this training during our camps 🛹🌊

Andy and Colette had never stepped on a skateboard before, and Paul had only taken one skate lesson in the past… so seeing the progression in only one session was honestly amazing.

Super proud of all of them 👏

The goal first was simple:
build confidence on the board in a safe environment, with helmets and wrist protection always on.

From there, we focused mainly on one essential concept:
TRIMMING MOTION.

Because without speed, there is no surf.
Without speed, there are no turns.

That’s why surfskate is such an incredible tool for progression.

As I always say:
1 hour of skate = 1 full hour of practice.
1 hour in the ocean can sometimes mean less than 5 minutes actually surfing.

These workshops help create repetition, body awareness, balance, confidence and movement understanding much faster than only practicing in the water.

And the best part?
Everybody finished the session smiling, stoked, and already talking about buying their own surfskates back home 😄

That’s exactly the energy we love to see ✨

13/05/2026

Yesterday’s session at Praia de Amoreira 🌊

Beautiful conditions, fun waves and a perfect little access through the river, passing between the rocks and small bushes before reaching the ocean 🤙

We started with some technical work on flat water:
pivot turns, sprints, J-strokes, positioning and timing… then shared a few really fun waves together to finish the session properly.

That’s what these clinics are all about:
building confidence, improving technique and spending quality time in the ocean with good people ✨

Simple day.
Beautiful energy.
And plenty of progression.

09/05/2026

🇬🇧

Most people know us through surfing.
But honestly… gardening is probably our second biggest passion after the ocean 🌱

12 years ago, when we arrived in Portugal, it wasn’t only for waves.
We came here to do WWOOFING, volunteering on organic farms, because we started realizing something important:

Knowing how to grow food is a form of freedom.

Not only for health, but also for resilience, connection, and understanding where your food actually comes from.

No, we’re not perfect.
We still go to supermarkets like everyone else.
But growing even a small part of your own food changes your perspective completely.

For me, gardening is also one of the best forms of physical and mental training.
Sometimes honestly more meaningful than going to the gym.

You move all day.
You work with your body.
You reconnect with nature.
And somehow your mind slows down too.

Hands in the soil, away from screens and noise.

And now seeing our daughter slowly starting to garden with us… that part feels really special ❤️

These last days we’ve been busy preparing the spring and summer crops, which is why we disappeared a little from the surf side of social media 😄

And yes… sometimes vegetables from the garden even end up shared during our camps 🥬

We know not everybody has access to land, but there are always small ways to reconnect with food:
community gardens, local farmers, organic cooperatives, balcony herbs…

It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Even a small step matters 🌍

Private SUP surf coaching with Ryan 🇨🇦Ryan joined me for two private sessions this week, and it’s a great example of how...
30/04/2026

Private SUP surf coaching with Ryan 🇨🇦

Ryan joined me for two private sessions this week, and it’s a great example of how much you can achieve in just a couple of focused lessons.

First session, I stayed in the water with him the whole time. The goal was simple, get a clear read on his level, refine his stroke technique, help with positioning, channel awareness, and make sure he felt confident finding peaks and moving around the lineup. He came in very humble about his level, but honestly he had a solid intermediate+ foundation, which made the work really interesting.

Second session, we switched to a more structured coaching format with video analysis.

3 x 20-minute rounds
Clear objective: at least 2 good waves per round

Before going in, we had already worked on trimming and basic footwork during the first session, so he could start generating speed and initiate cleaner bottom turns and early top turn attempts.

Despite still challenging conditions at Monte Clérigo, Ryan completed his goals in the first two rounds in about 12–13 minutes each time, which was great to see. Good positioning, good use of the channel, and solid decision-making. The remaining time was just about enjoying the waves and building confidence.

Third round was tougher, fatigue kicked in, and there was a proper wipeout at the end, the kind that reminds you the ocean is always in charge. That clip will definitely make it into the video set.

After the session, we spent time reviewing all the footage together. This is a key part of the process. I comment the videos live, so when clients go back home, they don’t just have clips, they have guidance they can rewatch and keep working on.

Main takeaways for Ryan:

* slightly wider stance for more drive on bottom turns
* more commitment toward critical sections
* and potentially moving toward a slightly narrower, lower volume board to unlock more performance

This is exactly what private coaching is about. You don’t need a full camp to start progressing. Even 1–2 sessions with clear structure, feedback, and video analysis can give you strong direction for your surfing.

29/04/2026

🇬🇧
This second April camp just ended… and it marks a real shift.

Over the past 6 months, I’ve completely redesigned our training approach, combining my Grau 2 surf coaching certification, personal research in functional training, and 15 years of experience.

👉 The reality is simple:
1 hour in the water can mean only a few minutes actually surfing.

Real progression happens outside the water too.

That’s exactly what we implemented during these last two camps:
• Surfskate to build movement patterns
• Functional training for mobility, stability, strength, and cognitive development
• Take-off drills on the beach
• Paddling technique work by the pool
• Proprioception, coordination, and muscle memory development

And the results are clear.

Not just from feedback, but in what I see:
➡️ Better understanding
➡️ More precise movements
➡️ Structured progression

This is no longer just a surf camp.
It’s a full training program.

A more academic, complete approach that also creates deeper connection:
with the coach, but even more with yourself.

👉 Important:
Physical preparation before the camp is now essential.
The intensity has evolved, and that’s what drives real progress.

The good news:
All these tools are accessible and can be integrated into a simple weekly routine.

That’s what we want to share with you.

🎥 No surfing clips here.
Only training, because that’s where everything starts.

—

🔥 Last minute:
2 spots left for the May camps.

📅 October camps are now open for booking.

Looking forward to connecting with those ready to join the SYGMA SUP School experience with this new training approach.

🇫🇷
Ce deuxième camp d’avril s’est terminé… et il marque un vrai tournant.

Depuis 6 mois, j’ai entièrement repensé notre approche de l’entraînement, en m’appuyant sur ma formation Grau 2 avec la fédération portugaise de surf, mes recherches en functional training, et 15 ans d’expérience sur l’eau.

👉 Le constat est simple :
1h dans l’eau = parfois seulement quelques minutes de surf réel.

La vraie progression se construit aussi en dehors de l’eau.

C’est exactement ce qu’on a mis en place sur ces deux derniers camps :
• Surfskate pour développer les automatismes
• Functional training pour la mobilité, la stabilité, la puissance et le développement cognitif
• Exercices de take-off sur la plage
• Travail technique de rame au bord de la piscine
• Développement de la proprioception, de la coordination et de la mémoire musculaire

Et les résultats sont là.

Pas seulement dans les retours des participants, mais surtout dans ce que je vois :
➡️ Une meilleure compréhension
➡️ Des mouvements plus précis
➡️ Une vraie progression structurée

Ce n’est plus juste un surf camp.
C’est un véritable programme d’entraînement.

Une approche plus académique, plus complète, qui crée aussi plus de connexion :
avec le coach, mais surtout avec soi-même.

👉 Important :
Une préparation physique avant le camp devient essentielle.
Le niveau d’intensité a évolué, et c’est ce qui permet cette progression.

Bonne nouvelle :
Tous ces outils sont accessibles à tous, et peuvent être intégrés dans une routine hebdomadaire simple.

C’est exactement ce qu’on veut vous transmettre.

🎥 Sur ce post : pas de surf.
Seulement du training, parce que c’est là que tout commence.

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🔥 Last minute :
Il reste 2 places pour les camps de mai.

📅 Les camps d’octobre sont maintenant ouverts à la réservation.

On a hâte d’échanger avec les prochaines personnes prêtes à rejoindre l’aventure SYGMA SUP School avec ce nouveau programme.

Endereço

Aljezur

Horário de Funcionamento

Segunda-feira 07:00 - 18:00
Terça-feira 07:00 - 18:00
Quarta-feira 07:00 - 18:00
Quinta-feira 07:00 - 18:00
Sexta-feira 07:00 - 18:00
Sábado 07:00 - 18:00
Domingo 07:00 - 18:00

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