Beginner level 1

I’ve never surfed.

Beginner level 2

I can get to my feet and ride white water waves (broken waves) under control.

Intermediate 1

I can get up to my feet ride white water waves, paddle out and sometimes catch unbroken waves.

Intermediate 2

I can paddle out, catch unbroken waves riding right and left hand waves, trimming across the wave

Advanced 1

I can do all of the above and do a basic bottom turn

Advanced 2

I can do all above and  bottom turns and top turns

Expert

I can do all the above and I am linking turns and performing cut backs