Holistic Surf Coaching |

Holistic surf coaching

Ready to take your surfing to the next level?

Do you struggle with fear, insecurities or even panic when paddling out?

Do you feel uncomfortable in a crowded, male-dominated line-up?

Has a long break – due to injury, illness, parenthood – left you wondering if your body still remembers how to surf?

Are you Worried that you’re too old, have mobility issues,

or are on the spectrum of neurodiversity?

Then you are exactly right with Cold Water Sirens!

we create inclusive, empowering surf coaching where

all bodies, all abilities and all experiences are welcome!

Let’s jump in together at your stage in surfing and in life!

INDIVIDUAL SURFCOACHING – TAILORED TO YOU

Most surfers face fear or self-doubt at some point – it’s part of the game! But when these feelings block the joy of surfing, it’s time to work through them.

We offer private surf coaching that combines:

Theory & Practice

Mental Coaching

Adaptive & Holistic Methods

Feminist Counseling & Supportive Guidance

Many factors – fear, self-limiting beliefs, or feeling like you don’t belong – can form barriers that keep you out of the water. Let’s reconnect with your inner mermaid and play in the ocean with confidence and joy!

Lena and a client standing at the shore studying the waves

a client taking a wave, Lena watching from the back

FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE – ONLINE & IN-PERSON

The surf coaching is designed to fit your individual needs – whether as a single session or a series of follow ups to deepen your process.

Video analysis is a very helpful tool to refine your technique – add it to your coaching for faster improvement!

Already have surf footage or want to work on your mindset? Book a mental surf coaching or video / photo analysis as an online session from anywhere.

GROUP PACKAGES

Are you a pair or small group of people that has booked a house in Cold Hawaii or is enjoying van life?

This is your chance to book your private surf coach and have all the freedom you want, planing your getaway with your friends, family or team. This flexible group package allows you to customize your own surf program, including:

Personalized Coaching

Surf Theory

Video Analysis

This is mainly available in Cold Hawaii, Denmark, but can in exceptional cases also be arranged in other European regions.

three longboards on top of each other, in the back a curious fluffy dog looking into the camera and some surf action

LONGBOARD COACHING – BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

Are you flirting with the idea of longboarding or are already deeply in love with your log? This coaching is perfect for you to get an introduction and learn the longboard essentials: Positioning, proning, wave selection, timing, first cross-steps, plus theory on boards and fins.

You already have some experience and want to refine your technique? We’ll work on improving your footwork, trimming, cross-stepping, and reading waves even better. The goal is to deepen your flow, style and confidence on the longboard.

Video analysis is implemented if you book more then one coaching session.

Pricing

All prices include taxes and a fuel subsidy.

Meet your Coach

Lena

Program Manager, Surf Coach and Surf Therapy Facilitator

I strongly believe in the oceans healing and therapeutic powers – especially when it comes in cold waves. The freezing salty sea challenges me sometimes, but it has become the love of my life. That’s why I chose to leave the big city and to turn this long-distance relationship into a closer one.

more about Lena

I love supporting other sirens on their surf and life journey, helping them build confidence in and out of the water.

I am an ISA certified surf coach with a focus on mental training overcoming fears, insecurities and other blockades. I also hold a certificate as trauma-informed surf therapy facilitator from Groundswell Community Project, am mental health first aid provider and constantly work on further training in the field of adaptive surfing.

Let’s ride some waves together and unlock the transformative power of the ocean!

Get in touch!

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client super happy standing on her board and cheering

two clients in thick neoprene and winter atmosphere hugging and smilin

“My surf coaching experience with Cold Water Sirens was an absolute blast!”

„From the moment I paddled out with Lena I knew I was in for an unforgettable adventure. Her smile is brighter than the summer sun and her positive energy is infectious! I couldn’t help but feel uplifted right off the bat. It was like riding a wave of positivity straight to Cloud 9!

I should probably mention that I entered these coaching sessions with the grace and elegance of a dizzy penguin on roller skates. But she has the patience of a zen master. She broke down the fundamentals of surf with clarity and precision, making even the most daunting techniques seem as easy as riding a bicycle… on water! The coaching style was tailored to my individual needs, with personalized tips that helped me progress faster than a wave racing towards the shore. She had a knack for boosting my confidence and pushing me to new limits, all while making it feel like an adventure rather than a lesson.

In conclusion, my private coaching was a personal journey filled with uplifting moments and enough laughter to keep my abs toned for a lifetime. Thanks to the positivity, endless patience, and expert guidance, I not only improved my surf skills but also discovered a newfound love for riding those beautiful ocean waves in a mindful way. So if you’re seeking a surf coaching experience that will leave you grinning from ear to ear, laughing like a maniac, and riding waves like a true water wizard, look no further!“

a female client wearing a red wetsuit taking a wave

Laura, 34

physician

FAQs

Where does the surf coaching take place?

Usually the surf coaching are taking place in Cold Hawaii, with Vorupør, Klitmøller and Hanstholm as its most known surf locations. The exact time and spot will be always chosen by the most suiting conditions for your aims. For only mental coaching or a video analysis the coachings can also be booked as online session. In exceptional cases it’s possible to book private surf coachings in other European regions.

Am I in the right place if I have a chronic illness, mobility impairment, disability, mental illness or am neurodiverse?

You are! We believe that surfing is for everyone and we’ll always do our best to find ways to adapt to suit your body and mind. We constantly educate ourselves in the fields of adaptive surf and surf therapy. But we also do reach sometimes our limitations when it comes to material, experience or physical strength. Plus the area itself contains a couple of barriers which make the beaches not (yet) as accessible as we wish. Therefore we’ll always try to make everything possible, but also know our limits. Just get in touch with us and we’ll take it from there!

Is there an age limit?

No! There are people at any age welcome.

Is the surf coaching open to the entire gender spectrum?

We believe that feminism is great for everyone and helps with getting closer to a free society. It’s of no surprise that also cis-men are suffering gender norms and expectations, especially in surf culture. Therefore everybody is warmly welcome to book a coaching!

How thick should my wetsuit be and do I need booties, gloves and a hood?

In winter air and water temperatures average is between 4 and 6 degrees. Wind and sun make the difference, but you should wear a warm winter wetsuit (wetsuit 6:5 / 6:4 or very warm 5:4, hood (preferably integrated into the neo), lobster or mittens 5-7mm and booties (5-7mm). In summer and early autumn a warm 4:3 is usually enough plus thin booties (3mm) since there’s a lot of stones at our surf spots. If you have sensitive ears, ear plugs are advised.

Do I need a car and surf gear?

Usually yes, but it’s possible to book if necessary a pick up within the region of Cold Hawaii. At Cold Water Sirens we don’t rent out gear, but we can advise you one of the wonderful local surf shops to do so.

Compared to a regular surf lesson the price is higher, why?

The price is calculated by what is recommend as payment for sport mental coaching. The holistic approach has more the character of a councelling session then of a surf lesson and requires more in depth education and experience.