Surfboard Dimensions : Length, Width, Thickness & Foil
How do your surfboard’s dimensions affect your surfing? Surfing equipment tips to find the perfect surfboard for your level.
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Our Surf Trip Calendar Explained
Understand why we travel to our different destinations at specific times of the year & what to expect. As a “surf coaching retreat” organization, we…
Mentawais & Maldives: is your surf level adequate?
One of the most common questions for our intermediate coaching retreats to the Maldives & Mentawais is: is my surfing level appropriate for this trip? The tricky…
How To Pass The Break On A Longboard
Learn our 3 most effective techniques to pass the break on a longboard. Save time and energy to catch more waves in your session by…
Surfboard Fin Setups Explained
What are the different Surfboard Fins Set Ups? Which ones are right for me and for the conditions I want to Surf in?
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How to Find & Catch Unbroken Waves
Learn how to position yourself to find, catch & stick on unbroken “green” waves.
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How To Generate Speed On A Surfboard
Create your acceleration. Learn how to use the proper technique and the adequate parts of the wave to surf faster and better.
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How to Pop Up with the Chicken Wing Technique
The "Chicken Wing Technique": How to do your "take off" to stand up properly on smaller Surfboards like Shortboards or Fishes.
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Different Surfboard Tail Shapes
How different tail shapes change your surfboard’s manoeuvrability. The shape of the end part of your surfboard, the tail, has a key role to play.
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How To Read Waves
“How do I know if the wave is a right or a left”? “How can I know when a wave is going to break”? “What is a closeout”? These are very com…
Don’t Go Out of Shape: 6 Exercises to Keep You Fit Until Your Next Surfing Trip
Being a highly challenging sport, it goes without saying that surfing requires a sustainable fitness level. Prepare for your next surfing trip or fost…
The Proper Surfing Stance – Feet and Lower Body Positioning
Learn the basics of the surf stance and surf better, with more style! With proper technique, you will accelerate, slow down & turn your surfboard prop…
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How To Turn on a Surfboard: Trimming VS Carving
The way you distribute weight on your surfboard has a tremendous effect on the surfboard’s direction and speed over the water. Learn the right techn…
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10 Tips To Catch More Waves – Intermediate Surf Advice
We all have surf sessions during which we wished we’ve caught a lot more waves. Learn why other surfers might be catching more waves than you.
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Into the Jungle with Morgan Maassen
An interview with Surf Photographer and Filmmaker about his work as a creative, his travels in Nicaragua and Bali and his recent film "Jungle."
What is a Surfboard’s Volume? – Surf Equipment Tips
Why volume is so important? What does it mean for your surfing? How much your surfboard floats on the water changes everything.
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How To Paddle on a Surfboard – Surf Tips
Surfing better starts with paddling better. The better you paddle, the more waves you catch, the quicker you progress. Learn the proper technique.
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How To Duck Dive – Intermediate Surfing Tips
Learn to sink your surfboard underwater and dive under waves. Waste less energy passing the break, keeping your paddle power to catch more waves.
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Understand The Surfboard’s Rocker
What is the surfboard’s “rocker” and how does it affect my surfing? The “rocker” (the “banana shape” of a surfboard), can either be your…
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5 Things To Do When you Have 2 Years of Surf Experience
Get a Quiver. Just having two boards can make a huge difference: a “fish” with a flat rocker for small days, and a smaller board with more rocker …
Top 15 Game Changing Tips For Intermediate Surfers
Want to start surfing better? Discover 15 technical tips that apply to most maneuvers, and you will relate to them for years of surfing progression!
Meet Rex Calderon
Rex Calderon is Nicaragua’s national surf champion. He’s one of the most humble and positive human beings we know. We’re so grateful to have him…
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What take off technique is right for you?
Find a take off that works for you. Discover 4 pop up techniques...
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Getting physically prepared for your surf trip
Training to go on holiday… Really? Every season, we hear a few guests say something like: “I wish I came on this trip in better shape.”
How To Do Top Turns
A Simple Guide on Top Turn Techniques. Learn how to ride up to the top of the wave's face and how to turn back down properly.
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Top 5 Beaches for Beginners to learn to Surf in Bali
Our Top 5 Best Beaches for Beginners to Learn To Surf in Bali Bali is often considered one of the ultimate playgrounds for surfers. While…
River surfing in Montreal
Surfing the playful river waves around the island of Montreal, 400 km from the ocean.
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua or Playa Guiones, Costa Rica?
Can't decide between one of our surf coaching retreats? Here's some extra information about both surf towns that could help you make a decision.
How Hernan fixed his backside surfing technique with us
If you struggle to draw your line on the backside, here are 3 technical aspects you can fix.
New Surf Coaching Retreat Destination; Mentawai
Welcome to the Mentawai islands. An intermediate only surf coaching retreat on some of the best waves on earth.
5 of The Best Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Surf Game + Reduce Injuries
How can we max out our surf fitness and ensure we’re still able to catch waves well into our old age? It’s a great paradox we may never fully know…
4 Best Surf Camps in Bali
At Barefoot Surf Travel, we believe the best surf trip for beginners and intermediates is a combination of a high-quality surf coaching program, mixed with…
6 Best Surf Camps in Costa Rica
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How To Find The Right Surf Camp For Me
A list of things to think about before booking a surf camp. With tons of options for camps, retreats and schools, this list will help you narrow down …
7 Things To Know Before Booking a Surf Camp
7 things to know before booking or planning your surf trip. Things to consider and reminders to help you have the best trip for you.
Significance of Shape: Thomas Bexon Talks His Craft & its Role in Surf Progression
Surfboard Shaper Thomas Bexon of Thomas Surfboards discusses with us how you should be choosing your next surfboard and why the shape affects your sur…
Girl From Up North
An interview with film photographer & longboarder, Corina Rose, of Girl From Up North. The details on her love of surfing, good food, the simple life…
Post-Surf Session Yoga
The best yoga poses to practice after your surf sessions. Do this flow frequently to help avoid injuries and keep you surfing longer and more efficien…
Pre-Surf Session Yoga
The most efficient and effective pre-surf sequence to prepare you for the surf session ahead. Use this quick grounding and moving flow to improve your…
Learning to Surf as an Adult with Michael Chmielewski
Surf Philosophy with our friend, Michael Chmielewski. Learning to surf as an adult gifted him the perspective beyond physics. "As I matured, I gave th…
Bottom Turn Wisdom with Franco Rivas
Our surf coach, Franco Rivas, shares his wisdom on one of the most necessary surfing maneuvers, the bottom turn. Learn the common mistakes and his adv…
Meet Frank Haché
Frank Haché is just a boy and his fish. Read more about our Travel Director in our Nicaragua destination!
Yoga for Surfing Strains & Overuse Injuries
Yoga poses aimed to relieve the muscle groups in the neck, shoulders and low back from repetitive strains and overuse injuries from surfing.
Fred & Les.Basics
A former team member of Barefoot Surf Travel has grown to follow her inner voice. In her case, it has taken her to the popular beach town of Canggu, B…
5 Yoga Poses for Long Flights
If you’ve done any bit of traveling, you have noticed how your body reacts to the stiff mold the airplane seat creates. We’ve put together a list …
Bali: Two Nights in a Treehouse
The simple life of AirBnB host, Putu Junaedi, and what it means, for him, to live more.
Kynd Energy Balls
An energy ball recipe from our friends of Kynd Community in Bali, designed to power you through every surf session or through your day at home.
5 Myths About Yoga
We collaborated with yoga teachers from all over the world about some of the most common myths in yoga and why they are far from the truth.
Holiday Gift Guide from the Barefoot Team
Holiday Gift Guide from the surfers and travelers of Barefoot Surf Travel. Our favorite items for what we love to do most.
Different Surfboard Types: Longboards, Funboards (mid-lengths), Fishes and Shortboards
How to pick a surfboard that’s right for me? Learn the different characteristics of the main surfboard types to choose the proper surfboard for your…
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How to do a “Take Off” – The Push Up Technique for Beginners
Learn how to Stand Up on your Longboard properly. The "Take Off" (or Pop Up) technique to get your feet on the surfboard efficiently.
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The Surfboard’s Bottom Contour
Concaves, Convexes or Flats? Understand what it means to your performance and the different types of surfing conditions they excel in.
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How to Push Through Waves – Passing the “break”
Learn how to "pass the break" using the “punching through” technique. The push through technique uses your speed and flotation to drive you throug…
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How To Angle Your Take Off: Going Left Or Right?
Learn how to angle your take off (or "pop up") so you may draw your line either right or left on the shoulder of a wave.
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5 Things To Do when you Have 1 Year of Surf Experience
You’ve been surfing for one year. You’ve done a few surf trips, you know how to take-off, stand up and follow a line. You understand more and more…
Why Choose Nicaragua for your first Surf Trip?
Are the waves suitable for beginners? Is it Safe? Your Budget? So many aspects to consider. 7 reasons why Nicaragua is an ideal destination for beginn…
What’s a Kook? | Surf Slang
Just because you’re a beginner surfer doesn’t mean you are a kook. Surfers can be kooks at different skill levels. Here is our definition of a "Ko…
Meet Franco Rivas
Franco Rivas is the first surf coach we ever added to our team. In a way, he represents what most inland surfers would have dreamed of...
10 Days of Surfing in Bali & Lembongan
From May 14-25th, eleven travellers joined our Surf Journey across the islands of Bali & Nusa Lembongan.
How To Stay Surf Fit as an Inland Surfer
Do you live far from the Ocean? Learn about how to stay in good shape so you can be ready for your next Surf Trip.
7 Yoga Poses That Will Keep You Surfing Longer Sessions
We’ve all been there… Whether you’re a complete beginner, or a surfing veteran, fatigue can set into your body in the middle of an epic surf se…
How to do a Floater
The floater is so practical it's referred to as the "Pocket Knife of Surfing". Learn how to do it, and you will be able to pass sections without losin…
Improve Your Surf Stance
How to adjust your stance for optimal control, speed & performance. Every single wave is unique, which means they all require some adjusting.
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6 Surf Tips To Find & Surf Better Waves
How does that other Surfer always end up Catching Better Quality waves than you?
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Surf Etiquette: 10 Rules a Beginner needs to know
Learn the important unwritten rules of surfing: A code of conduct for beginners to stay safe and be respectful of other surfers.
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How To Do a Proper Bottom Turn
A Step by Step guide to better Bottom Turns: One of the most important techniques of surfing.
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11 Security Aspects of Surfing
Learn 11 of the most important security aspects to consider before you try surfing for the first time.
How to “Turtle Roll”
The Turtle Roll is a great technique for you to stay in control of your board and not get pushed back too much by the white water.
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Meet Naomi Bishop
An interview with our surf coach, Naomi Bishop, about her experience learning to surf in the UK to living in tropical countries teaching what she love…