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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 …
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    Alex August 23, 2024
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    Surf retreats for beginners - intermediates
    Lifestyle, Travel

    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, …
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    Gabriel September 6, 2023
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    Fitness, Lifestyle

    How Pilates is the Perfect Cross Training for When Waves are Flat

    When the surf’s flat, it’s not a lost day—it’s a chance to refocus your energy on cross-training and build strength where it matters most for …
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    Emma September 4, 2023
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    Lifestyle, Travel

    What surf level do I need for the Mentawai surf camps?

    Wondering if you’re the right fit for our intermediate coaching retreats? The term ‘intermediate’ spans a wide range of skill levels, so let’s…
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    Gabriel November 2, 2022
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    Fitness, Lifestyle

    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…
    Unknown Member
    February 12, 2022
    1 Comments
    Lifestyle

    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."
    Unknown Member
    January 8, 2022
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    Lifestyle

    Meet Rex Calderon

    Rex Calderon isn’t just Nicaragua’s national surf champion—he’s a true role model, inspiring our team and the next generation of surfers in Sa…
    Unknown Member
    June 1, 2021
    1 Comments
    Fitness, Lifestyle

    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.”
    Unknown Member
    March 11, 2020
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    Lifestyle

    Top 5 Beaches for Beginners to learn to Surf in Bali

    Bali isn’t just for pros—discover the top 5 beginner-friendly surf beaches where you can safely learn the basics and enjoy the waves.
    Unknown Member
    June 1, 2019
    1 Comments
    Lifestyle

    River surfing in Montreal

    Surfing the playful river waves around the island of Montreal, 400 km from the ocean.
    Unknown Member
    May 29, 2019
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