Beginner surf tips to master the duck dive

A common thought as the beginner surfer sits on the beach and contemplates on each wave as it comes crashing onto the shore: If only I could master the duck dive, I could look as good as the one who rode through it just now. The Duck Dive is just one of the many things …

Why surfing is a great youth sport

Surfing is a great activity for any age. If you’re a surfer, chances are your kids will want to give it a try, too. It’s never too early to teach them the benefits of what surfing can do for one’s body, mind and spirit. Surfers enjoy the physical benefits of paddling and surfing, being in …

Enjoy the “winter wonderland” of Costa Rica during your summer surfing vacation

Your summertime surfing vacation to Costa Rica is actually during our winter. Because it’s wintertime here, you’ll often find less people in the area (and less people in the water). This is a great time of year to enjoy surfing in this pristine location. Surfing is always popular, year round throughout Costa Rica. But the …

Beginner’s Surf Trip in Costa Rica: When you return home

Costa Rica is a year round popular surfing destination. Surfing is more than a sport here: it is often viewed as a way of life. The Country is gifted with numerous beaches and surf-able shores that are ideal for both novices and experienced surfers. If you vacation with us during your beginners surf trip in …

A Typical Beginner’s Surf Trip in Costa Rica

Costa Rica and even more specifically, the Nicoya Peninsula offers you the unique opportunity to learn to surf in our tropical waters. If you are planning a beginners surf trip, here are a few things to expect during your learning experience with one of our excellent local instructors. Your first lesson will likely start out …

The Origin of Surfing

Surfing is a such fascinating sport, it has its own culture and vocabulary, and early roots in Polynesian culture. It was first mentioned by Joseph Banks in the 1700’s, during Captains Cooks third voyage to the Pacific. Riding the waves started with body surfing; using a piece of wood was something that evolved over time. …