The Blueprint surf coaching programme
A structured private surf coaching programme in Cornwall for those who want to actually improve, with video analysis after every session and a plan built around you.
Most surfers plateau. The Blueprint fixes that.
You get in the water. You catch waves. You feel like you're improving. Then six months later you realise you're doing the same old habits, in exactly the same way.
The problem isn't effort, it's direction. Without a clear structure, a coach who knows where you're going and real feedback after every session, you're just practising the same habits on repeat.
The promise
By the end of the Blueprint, you'll surf differently.
Not marginally better. Differently. You'll understand why you catch or miss waves, what your body is doing wrong and how to fix it, and what to work on every single time you paddle out, with or without a coach.
Two tracks, one system
The Blueprint is designed for two types of surfer. Both tracks follow the same coaching structure: assessment, targeted correction, progression plan, video analysis and handover. The destination is different.
From first pop-up to green waves
Who it's for
Surfers who are brand new, or who have had a lesson or two but can't consistently get to their feet. You may have surfed before, but without the proper technique.
Where you'll be by the end
Paddling into green waves, getting to your feet with correct technique, reading basic wave patterns and surfing independently and with confidence.
The journey
- Ocean safety
- Consistent pop-up
- Whitewater control
- Green wave entry
- Independent surfing
From stalled progress to surfing with intent
Who it's for
Surfers riding green waves, but inconsistently. You make some waves, miss others and don't fully understand why. Progress has stalled, and turns are accidental instead of deliberate.
Where you'll be by the end
Surfing with intent. Understanding every wave you ride and every turn you make. Real technique, not survival instincts.
The journey
- Diagnostic assessment
- Core technique fix
- Wave reading
- Speed and trim
- Deliberate turning
- Independent performance
Every session has a purpose
Blueprint 6 is the full programme: every milestone is hit, with more application, more consolidation and two additional layers, fluid turning and confident surfing. For a more condensed approach, Blueprint 3 covers every core milestone in a shorter format.
- 01
Assessment: find what's holding you back
Jack observes your natural surfing before saying a word, and video is filmed throughout. This is the diagnostic: everything is built from it.
- 02
Identifying the weakness: drilling the fix
The single biggest limiting factor is targeted and drilled with real-time feedback. Video comparison from session one shows the change as it happens.
- 03
Breakthrough: technique becomes automatic
Corrections stop being conscious and start being instinctive. The next technical layer is introduced, and wave reading and positioning come into focus.
- 04
Pressure: pushing your limits
Technique is pushed into more challenging conditions. What's genuinely locked in becomes clear, and so does what still needs work before the final session.
- 05
Refinement: adding the finishing touches
A full overview of your technique and competency in the water, leaving no stone unturned.
- 06
Handover: the final session and your surfing plan
A full transformation video, session one against session six, and a written handover document: your independent practice plan, what to focus on and what to work towards next.
How it works between sessions
The coaching doesn't stop when you leave the water.
Video analysis and session notes
You receive video clips of your surfing via WhatsApp, with a written or voice note breakdown of exactly what to take away. Then written session notes with your 2 to 3 personal focus points.
You're not on your own
WhatsApp and email support is available throughout the full programme. Ask questions, share clips and check in on your progress. Jack responds.
What every Blueprint includes
- 2-hour private coaching sessions: 3 or 6, depending on your package.
- Video analysis sent via WhatsApp after every single session.
- Written session notes with your personal focus points after each session.
- A personal progression plan built around your ability and goals after the first session.
- WhatsApp and email support between every session throughout the full programme.
- A full written handover document at the end, with an independent practice plan, focus areas and next goals.
- The option to continue into a second Blueprint at the returning client rate.
“The difference between going to the gym randomly and working with a personal trainer.”
The Blueprint, in one line
Two packages, one system
What you're paying for is the structure: a coach who knows where you're going before you paddle out, every session building on the last, and a system that stops you plateauing.
Blueprint 3
The condensed version of Blueprint 6. Jack will assess your surfing and highlight what's holding you back. You'll spend time in the water improving your skills and gaining confidence throughout, finishing with a full handover so you have the tools to continue your progression.
How it's structured
- Assessment: find what's holding you back
- Breakthrough with practice
- Full handover
Blueprint 6
Every milestone hit, with more application and consolidation, two extra layers of fluid turning and confident surfing, and a transformation video comparing session one with session six.
How it's structured
- Assessment: find what's holding you back
- Breakthrough with practice
- Pushing your limits and refining your technique
- More time in the water practising your skills
- Full handover
| At a glance | Blueprint 3 | Blueprint 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £375 | £750 |
| Sessions | 3 × 2 hours | 6 × 2 hours |
| Valid for | 6 months | 12 months |
| Tracks | Beginner and intermediate | Beginner and intermediate |
| Video analysis | Every session | Every session |
| Progression plan | After session one | After session one |
| Handover document | Yes | Yes |
| Transformation video | No | Session one vs session six |
Introducing your coach
Jack is an ISA-qualified surf instructor and lifeguard-qualified coach, and has run Blue Barrel Surf School across multiple beaches in Cornwall since January 2025.
Blue Barrel runs exclusively private lessons: no public group sessions and no shared attention. The Blueprint is the natural extension of that. Not just private sessions, but a full coaching system built around you. Read more about Jack.
The Blueprint: your questions
Who is the Blueprint surf coaching programme for?
The Blueprint has two tracks. The beginner track is for surfers who are brand new, or who have had a lesson or two but can't consistently get to their feet. The intermediate track is for surfers riding green waves inconsistently, whose progress has stalled.
How much does the Blueprint cost?
Blueprint 3 is £375 for three 2-hour private coaching sessions. Blueprint 6 is £750 for six 2-hour private coaching sessions. Both include video analysis after every session, a progression plan after session one and a written handover document.
What's the difference between Blueprint 3 and Blueprint 6?
Blueprint 6 is the full programme. Every milestone is hit, with more application, more consolidation and two additional layers: fluid turning and confident surfing. Blueprint 3 is the condensed version, covering every core milestone in a shorter format.
How long do I have to use my Blueprint sessions?
Blueprint 3 is valid for 6 months and Blueprint 6 is valid for 12 months.
How do I get my video analysis?
After every session you receive video clips of your surfing via WhatsApp, with a written or voice note breakdown of exactly what to take away, followed by written session notes with your 2 to 3 personal focus points.
Can I ask questions between sessions?
Yes. WhatsApp and email support is available throughout the full programme. Ask questions, share clips and check in on your progress, and Jack responds.
What happens when the Blueprint finishes?
You receive a full written handover document with an independent practice plan, what to focus on and what to work towards next. You can also continue into a second Blueprint at the returning client rate.
Where do Blueprint sessions take place?
We're a mobile surf school, so each session happens at the Cornish beach that best suits your level and the conditions, including South Fistral in Newquay, Gwithian and Porthkidney in St Ives Bay, Perran Sands, Marazion, Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands.
Just want to try surfing first? Our private 2-hour surf lessons start at £100, with all equipment included.
We'll see you in the water
Stop guessing and start progressing with a surf coaching plan built around you. Book your Blueprint online, or get in touch to talk through which track and package suit you: email bluebarrelsurfschool@gmail.com or call 07572 526698.