You will not stay alone. The Madeira Beginner Surfers community is already waiting.

Praia Formosa and Ribeira da Janela condition reports, cheap board-hire tips, real encouragement on the first pop-up — all posted daily on this board for new surfers.
Group vibe
Cheerful; patient — every first stand-up gets its own video clip on this board.
Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.
From Manchester
Week 2, still riding prone
From Stockholm
Pop-up cracked on day 3
From Milan
Took lessons, now brave alone
From Atlanta
First sport he has loved in 20 years
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