A Life Dedicated to Surfing
From an early age, Aritza Saratxaga has been connected to the sea and surfing. He grew up on the beaches of Sopelana and Meñakoz, where Peña Txuri Surf Eskola became his starting point in this sport. First as a student, then as an instructor, and finally as a technical coach, Aritza has dedicated his life to surfing and training new generations of surfers.
With over 25 years of experience, his passion for teaching has led him to coach some of the best surfers on the national and international scene. Names like Leticia Canales, Natxo González, Txaber Gaminde, Ander Mendiguren, Aletxu Gironi, and Kalani Dasilva have trained under his methodology, achieving great success in the surfing world.
High-Level Coach and International Training
Aritza is in charge of the competition team at Peña Txuri Surf Eskola, where he works with the most promising surfers in the Basque Country. His experience with past generations has given him the ability to adapt personalized training programs, adjusting to each athlete’s needs to maximize their performance.
His training has gone beyond our coasts. He has taken courses in the United States with high-performance sports professionals, acquiring tools that he now applies in his training methodology.
In recent years, he has been more involved than ever in the national surfing scene, serving as part of the technical team in key competitions, including some qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games. Additionally, he has worked with young talents competing in the QS, such as Yago Domínguez and Iker Trigueros, achieving outstanding results in multiple events.
A Big Wave Surfer
In addition to his role as a coach, Aritza Saratxaga has made a name for himself in the big wave surfing world. He was the first surfer from Biscay in history to be nominated for the Billabong XXL, one of the most prestigious awards in big wave surfing.
On January 21st, along with Axier Muniain, he took part in an epic session at the famous Isla Pancha wave, facing extreme conditions and proving that his talent in big waves is on par with the best surfers in the world.
As an experienced local at Meñakoz, one of the most iconic waves for this discipline, Aritza has established his reputation in big wave surfing. His deep knowledge of these types of breaks and his ability to face extreme conditions have made him a leading figure in big wave surfing in Spain.
Passion for Surfing and Teaching
Traveling has always been an essential part of his life. He has surfed in some of the best waves in the world, allowing him to gain knowledge that he now shares with his students.
For Aritza, working in what he loves is an honor, which is why he continues to train and improve his coaching techniques. His goal is to provide his students with comprehensive and personalized programs that help them achieve their surfing goals, whether at an amateur or professional level.
At Peña Txuri Surf Eskola, Aritza Saratxaga is much more than a coach; he is a mentor, a guide, and a passionate surfer who continues to leave a mark on every generation of surfers that passes through the school.
