Surf up to 300m, with over 30km/h and more than 100% fun up the river!
UP STREAM SURFING is a mixture of wakeboarding & surfing and makes it possible to surf up to 300m and with over 30km/h against the current! The system is especially family and beginner friendly as the difficulty can be adjusted as desired.
Swim, paddle, practice on the static rope! Learn how to control the surfboard and make clean turns in the water. You'll hang on the static rope and use the resistance of the river, then put your skills to the test on the UP STREAM system. Ideal if you have no or little experience with surfing or wakeboarding. You will be accompanied by two surf coaches, who will give you valuable tips & tricks and pay attention to your safety.
Booking
Book your trial course right here or give your loved ones a gift certificate. You can purchase vouchers in the UP STREAM Shop.
49€
per person and incl. surf equipment
What awaits you
- from 13 years
- 2 hours surfing on the fixed (static) rope & practicing on the UP STREAM system that pulls you upstream
- ideal if you have no or little experience with surfing or wakeboarding
- larger groups possible on request
- Accompaniment by experienced surf coaches
- High safety standards
Equipment
- Equipment included in the price (wetsuit, surfboard, safety equipment)
- There are drinks, a beach & other ways to relax on site.
Dates 2022
- June 9 & 10
- July 14 & 15
- August 11 & 12
- September 8 & 9
Location
- St. Johann in Pongau
Prerequisite
You should be able to swim and be at least 13 years old. Minors need a declaration of consent from a parent or guardian.
Coupon
You can also give the taster course as a gift voucher, for yourself or your loved ones!
And this is how it works
With the help of a pulley system and an underwater sail, the river speed is used to accelerate the surfer. As soon as one or two people pull on the sail, it is pulled with the current, generating the necessary energy to pull the surfer on the board against the current. Through the pulley we can multiply the power; so you can get up to 6 times faster than the river.
TASTER COURSE IN DETAIL
Warm up
After a detailed safety briefing, it's time to go into the river. You will get a first feeling for the current and learn how to behave safely in the water. You will realize that getting out of the river is not as difficult as it seems.
Practice
Can you manage to control your surfboard? Learn how to control your surfboard and have a foundation for your turns. Once you've got the hang of it, the only thing left to do is stand up.
Learn surfing
Now you can practice standing up and practice your turns on the static rope. In the taster course you stay on the fixed rope (you surf in one spot). If you feel ready to surf against the current you can upgrade to the UP STREAM course.
URBAN SURF INNOVATION
HIGH SAFETY STANDARDS
SUITABLE FOR ANY LEVEL
SUSTAINABLE SURFING IN THE RIVER
MADE IN AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND
More information
Covid-19 protective measures
What you should bring
A bath towel and something to drink. We also offer drinks on site. If you have your own surfing equipment, you can of course bring it with you. If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you also need a declaration of consent from your parents or an authorized person.
What you should pay attention to
Where you need to go
Information on the exact location will follow.
FAQ
To participate in our surf courses in St.Johann you must be at least 13 years old and be able to swim. If you are younger than 18 years old, you need a declaration of consent from an authorized person.
At the beginning of the course, participants will be briefed on the safety concept, followed by a short swim in the river to get a feel for the water.
Participants will then be allowed to try their hand on the static rope to practice standing up on the board, before moving on to the UP STREAM SURFING system.
While always one participant surfs, two others sit on the underwater sail. Then they rotate and take turns surfing against the current.
Important: The use of drugs, alcohol, and medications are prohibited at UP STREAM SURFING. Physical fitness is an advantage.
Swimwear is the most suitable. We also recommend socks under the neoprene shoes for hygienic reasons.
Yes, logo. We offer a 10% discount to all active students. Please enter the code "STUDENT2021" when booking. And please show your student ID on site.
You don't have to worry about drifting in the river. After a few meters you can swim out, with or without a board. Besides, if you miss an exit point, there are many other ways to get out of the river.
Nevertheless, we have of course always positioned a coach as a safety post, just in case.
Yes, you must be at least 16 years old to surf the river. However, if you are 16 or 17, you need a written consent from your parents or the person in charge of you.
Generally you should not swim or surf alone in the river. We have worked out a safety concept, which allows you to surf up the river without any worries. What does this concept consist of?
- Trained coaches are always on site. Rescue badge is a MUST, also there are regular training sessions where coaches maintain their practice level.
- We do not use loops. Because there is a risk with loops that you get caught under the water surface, we do not use them.
- Constant contact with the water rescue: we work closely with the water rescue. This can be on site within a few minutes.
- We do not surf in case of flotsam, high water, or other obstacles in the water.
- Lifeguards always on site. If you drift too far and feel that you can't make it out of the water on your own, we have placed a lifeguard who will pull you out if the worst happens.
Don't worry, we'll take care of the security. 