It's been a while since we last posted in our Surf Destinations series. I guess we all know surf travel wasn't on the cards in the last year. However, dreaming away to our next surf trip will not hurt anyone. It might help lift your spirits on a gloomy late-winter's day. When thinking of surf destinations, Taiwan might not the first country to pop into your head. Rachael shared her experience of travelling to this unusual surf destination. Did she find the hidden gem of surfing?
For years and years, I have been dreaming of visiting the tropics. Instagram is a wonderful thing but it also makes me green-eyed with envy as I see people surfing longboards on beautiful small, clean waves - and without being covered in neoprene! I practically start drooling over pictures of fresh fruit, and coconut palm trees. I was desperate to experience this, and so, after much research and um-ing and ah-ing over different countries, my partner Ben and I settled on a more unusual surf destination: Taiwan. Claiming uncrowded breaks, warm temperatures, a beautiful coastline, friendly people and post-typhoon season small swells, we booked our flights in anticipation.
We had two weeks in Taiwan, but only the first week of our holiday was planned out. From Taipei, we would get a train down the East Rift Valley to Taitung, and from there, hop in a taxi to a small town on the Pacific coast called Dulan.
With a picture firmly in my mind of blue skies, palm trees, gentle breezes and perfect small surf, it was thoroughly shattered on arrival at the Pacific coast. Palm trees, yes, but bent over and swaying in strong winds. Grey skies. Driftwood piled at the top of the shingle, reminding me of my last visit to the Pacific coast (Tofino, Vancouver Island, which greeted me with similar weather on my arrival - and with a little rain!). I looked at Ben, grimacing. We flew all the way here for this?!
Alas, nothing can be done about the weather, and we enjoyed exploring the beautiful area as the typhoon weather steadily made its way further out into the Pacific. Dulan has a lot to offer, with an artist's community and brewery based in the Old Sugar Factory, some lovely coastal and inland walking, indigenous culture and lots of yummy places to eat local noodle delicacies!
Our surf hopes were broken by other disappointments at the hostel we stayed at, but focussing solely now on the bright side, we did manage two surfs during our stay in Dulan. Our first was at the super point break at Jinzun Harbour. Point breaks are steadily appealing to me more and more, and I felt so lucky being able to surf at a break which was getting set up for various World Surf League competitions in the following weeks (including the Women's Longboard Championships). Sheltered from the wind, and with the sun shining in full glory, I paddled out, sticking to the inside as overhead waves peeled round the end of the harbour, attempting to catch smaller waves as they reformed further in. The break was not too busy, and lots of smiles from the locals made it a really relaxed atmosphere.
All in all, Taiwan did provide the palm trees, fresh fruit, uncrowded surf breaks and sunshine that I had wished for. I surfed warm water without head to toe neoprene for the first time. Most of the travellers we met were stopping off there for a short time, between their travels in the Philippines, Indonesia and so forth, and so for them Taiwan was not quite the surf disappointment we found it to be, as all our hopes were pinned on this one Pacific coast. With our changing climate, we cannot now rely in the seasons, as the typhoon season extended into our time there.
Somewhere out there are the small, clean, uncrowded tropical waves that I dream of. My search to find them will continue. But for now, we are both happy to be back near our North Wales spots, neoprene at the ready.
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The destination of our trip to Barbados was easily decided, my boyfriend was raised here and knows the place by heart. It’s a small island in the Caribbean, it’s not big at all (only 34 km (21 miles) in length and up to 23 km (14 mi) in width). But so worth a visit, I fell in love with yet another island.
The Island is surrounded by white sand beaches, warm clear blue seas and tropical plants. Getting around is the easiest by car, side note: like the UK, they drive on the left-hand side of the road. If you are not used to this, there is no need to stress about that because traffic is mellow. Even though it’s a small island, driving can take a while because there are only a few roads, and everybody is on island time. But in these surroundings, you easily adapt and just enjoy the views.
Surf Spots
There are lots of different surf spots for all levels, with consistent surf, year-round. On the east (with world famous Soup Bowl) and south coast you can surf the whole year round, while the picture-perfect west coast needs a decent north swell, more common in winter. When it does break, it’s an endless coastline of barrels.
Typical for Barbados are the reef breaks. Maybe it sounds a bit sketchy, but usually they are deep enough. A bit of extra attention going in and out of the water will do. If this isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of beach breaks to be found.
Surfing at Freights Surfspot, Barbados
We stayed right in front of Freights (Cotton House Bay), a perfect mellow longboard spot with many turtles who love to say hi while surfing and had wonderful sunrise and sunset sessions.
Around the corner and in a great neighbourhood with beautiful houses, you have South Point for intermediate and advanced surfers, with a good left wave.
Sunset at Freights, Barbados
Not much further you have Surfers point, a point break with two peaks and some great beaches.
One of my favourite spots we surfed was Brandends (Drill Hall Beach), depending on the swell it’s great for all levels. It’s located at Barbados’ military area and nearby the impressive horse races, which you can watch from the road for free (tip!).
After surfing I always get hungry, luckily on the road to Brandends we found the best Acai bowls and Coffee of the island at Epic Surf Café. It also has nice little shop and great surf school.
Crossing the island from east to west is a real joy. You can see how green the island is, with all the palm trees and fields for agriculture. On the east coast you have the famous spot Soup bowl for advanced surfers, even if it’s not my level, the views are magnificent, and the nature is breath taking.
Soup Bowl, Barbados
Contrary to most of the island, the north coast has rough nature with big cliffs, wild seas and undeveloped areas. You feel the power of nature when you see the huge waves bashing into the walls.
Beside surfing we went snorkelling, one of the must do’s in Barbados. You can do this all around the island, but the most accessible and stunning places are Folkstone, with a great reef and colourful creatures or Carlisle bay, where there are several shipwrecks.
Folkstone, Barbados
There are many organised excursions like boat trips, island safari’s, … around the island, but if you want to stay away from the crowds you can easily do this by yourself.
Inland Barbados
During our trip we tasted many different freshly caught fish, some of the best I ever had. Friday evening is the moment to taste it right by the fish market in Oistins. Everybody comes out to enjoy the food, live music and rum. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds.
Another insider tip, the long waits at uncle George’s are so worth the wait. Just grab a drink and when it’s time to order be sure to ask for a side of macaroni pie, YUM.
Inland Barbados
Barbados has a special place in my heart, it’s the perfect destination for a surf trip. I fell In love with the kind people, stunning nature and the laid-back way of living. Typing this I want to go back already.
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Magdalena Zielińska wrote about her experience in Nicaragua for us.
Get those notebooks out!
El Gigante is definitely still a hidden gem of marvellous Nicaragua. Even though the country is visited by roughly 1.9 millions tourists each year (statistics from 2017 - a year before the protests emerged) Nicaragua is still one of the countries in Latin America that are considered to be ‘off the beaten path’.
Before we even start I want to tell you that we felt safe, super safe in the whole country. We were advised by everyone to stay away from Managua (the capital city) as it can be quite dangerous, and here, we definitely agree, but other than that we felt like tourists in any other country - so usual rules apply e.g always keep an eye on your stuff (especially at the beach!), don’t wander around in a rough neighbourhood, be more careful after certain time of the day etc. But we indeed felt safe and warmly welcomed. Nicaraguan people are generous, helpful and chatty, they really want to know you. And by travelling to Nicaragua we all can contribute directly to the local communities and strengthen their economy which haven’t seen much of a rise lately. The government isn’t too democratic, supportive and fair so we can help them from the inside - buying food, fruits from them, staying at their places etc.
Anyways, how did we end up in Nicaragua/El Gigante? We were looking for a Spanish school nearby the seaside so that we can combine our two passions - learning the language and surfing. So if anyone is interested in polishing two skills at the same time - we truly recommend you Pie de Gigante Spanish School http://www.nicaraguaspanishlessons.com/ We stayed with a local family and had 3 hours of Spanish lessons per day during weekdays. After 3 weeks we were quite fluent and could communicate with the locals! Super fast and the best way to learn Spanish!
About the town: El Gigante is a fisherman village (around 500 people in total) and probably no more than 30 tourists at the same time. So on the daily basis you barely see people but you constantly see pigs, horses, cows, chickens and dogs freely wandering on the dusty roads. They make you feel easily outnumbered (so cool!). We were never so close with the nature. However, whenever you feel like you need to meet some people go to Juntos (a cool beach bar that has delicious food, billiard table and hammocks. They also have Taco night every Tuesday).
While staying in El Gigante you have access to three beaches: Playa Gigante with a neighbouring Playa Amarilla and Playa Colorado - all are definitely quiet, rustic and mostly secluded.
Playa Gigante is the busiest one, as the whole village is next to it. You have two cool places (Juntos bar and Cafe Cicada - perfect for breakfast and using a decent wifi). The beach is also partly occupied by fishermen, so if you aren’t vegan (we are) you can get a deal and buy a fresh dinner.
At the end of Playa Gigante you have the coolest place in El Gigante -Giant's Foot Surf House hosted by Trevor and Tara (they are amazing people who can made you feel super welcomed). Useful tip: Every Monday they have a Burger Night that is super famous - everyone’s there. Its a perfect way to meet new people, you can win free beers as well!
They have three rooms so you can stay at their place. They organise three surfing sessions each day, you can also book some 1:1 lessons with them. But the coolest thing is, they have a boat, so whenever the wind/condition is better somewhere a bit further away, like two beaches away or something, they can take you there. Our first week in Playa Amarillo was quite flat, so they were taking people to Playa Colorado/Panga.
Another two places from whom you may rent surfboards are Monkey House (top of the hill between Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo) or from one of the nicest guys around – William, who also owns a surf house on the top of the hill in between El Gigante and Playa Amarillo, next to the Monkey House. All of these places offer lessons and surfboards for 10$ a day. We got a deal 50$ a week at William’s.
Playa Amarilla, The Yellow Beach, is surrounded by green forest with rocky cliffs on both ends, no hotels, no resorts, only one cottage house at the very south of the beach. It makes it super secluded, usually we were the only ones at the beach and the spot was never crowded - up to 7 people with surfboards maximum. So basically you’re surrounded only by the ocean, the trees and the clean beach itself on the stretch of over a kilometer, and it’s only 10 minute walk from the El Gigante. Super cool! Playa Amarilla offers different types of waves so everyone should find something for themselves: beach margin waves, empty waves, tube-like waves, or beach break and reef break waves. The best spot for beginners is near the cliff, south part of the beach, with stronger bigger waves at the far north end of the beach. You get both left and right hand waves. Without a typical reef break, all the waves close fairly quick here, but if you learn to catch them, you will catch waves everywhere/anywhere - thats at least what we have been told! The north part of Amarillo has a tiny reef at the bottom which will bowl up and occasionally offer a heavy barrel, left and right, given the right conditions. At low tide the rock formation is completely exposed so stay careful there!
Playa Colorado has some of the most impressive swells and is the spot for more experienced surfers, although some instructors say it’s good for everyone. Previously mentioned Giant's Foot Surf House do offer a boat service there for about $5 one way, so for some low-budget travellers it can quickly add up and get expensive. But do not worry, you can get there on foot, and probably it won’t take you much longer.
To get there, walk to the end of Amarillo beach. Here's you'll find a track leading through some woods bringing you out to the Colorado beach - don’t worry it’s only 10-15 minute walk (remember about shoes though, as it can be quite rough, unless you are local, then it’s a different story). The surroundings of the Colorado beach differ from Amarilla Beach - here you have luxurious resorts and vacation rentals. (Note: it’s a private beach so you can only get in there by foot and through woods, no cars/motorbikes are allowed).
It can be crowed, and it can be completely empty, but there is always a surfable wave, especially at the north end of it which is called Panga. It’s an awesome, open-faced, 70 meter long right and left rockreef break. The best swell direction is from the Southwest and usually happens between May and October. The waves are slower here than at Amarilla beach making the drops more friendly and great for long arching rail surfing. The cool thing about surfing in Nicaragua is that (thanks to the two huge lakes: Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua) you get offshore wind almost every day a year, they say they have offshore more than 300 days a year!, so usually it results in slow breaking waves as the wind keeps them open for a little bit longer.
We had an easy way as we were picked-up straight from the airport by the driver who works for the Spanish school. El Gigante is 130km away from Managua, to get to El Gigante by bus you HAVE TO pass through Rivas - a major transit hub.
From Managua you can get to Rivas by bus and from Rivas you can catch a direct bus to Playa Gigante. There is only one bus a day, leaving around 1.30 p.m - NOTE: it doesn’t run on Sundays. The tickets should be between $1-2.
You can find all the details of all the cheap busses on this amazing website: https://centrocoasting.com/nicaragua/
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]]>My name is Yeni Canelon. I'm originally from Venezuela, but grew up in the Caribbean between the islands of Margarita and Los Roques. I have surfed since I was a kid and been practicing yoga since I was 12 years old. Surfing and yoga became my passions, next to photography and of course traveling the world. Searching for waves and taking classes with different teachers made me fall in love with my lifestyle. 7 and a half years ago, I visited Bali with the dream to surf my dream waves and become a yoga teacher. Little did I know that I was going to stay, make myself a home, adopt 3 Bali dogs, marry the man of my dreams and create Salti Hearts. Salti Heart is a space for wellness, where sisterhood, laughter and simplicity come together. Creating an extraordinary and intimate experience for women from around the world. It's their home away from home, a safe place to relax, unwind and connect with like-minded females. All this while adventuring the island, getting salty in the ocean and deepening their yoga practices with the aim to find a way to reconnect with their divine selves.
I guess I was getting close to turning 30 and always dreamed and promised myself that before I turned 30, I was going to create a lifestyle business / job where I could combine all my passions while serving others.
I'm so grateful for the ocean, the practice, the environment and of course the magic of bringing women together, it's just so powerful.
"Salti Heart is a space for wellness, where sisterhood, laughter and simplicity come together."
It's for all women, of all ages and nationality, for beginners, intermediate or advance surfers, for first timers or yoga practitioners. For all the women who are ready to experience something unique, memorable and that will perhaps change their life forever.
For those that need time off, time to unwind, time to pause and make space for healing. Those that are ready to tap into their feminine power and creativity while getting inspired from other women and the Bali magic.
Yes!! We do, this is a very exciting path for us, as we are expanding the Saltiness to other places and new destinations. Last year during October 2018, we had the most amazing experience in our Salti Hearts x Mentawai Island Trip; we took 12 beautiful and courageous women for 11 days to a secluded island in the Mentawais, here in Indonesia. It was a dream that came true for all of us! Due to the great success, fun and friendship created, we decided to expand further from the Archipelago onto other tropical and exotic destinations.
For 2020, we have incorporated our next adventure; Salti Hearts x Mexico for “The Complete Lifestyle Retreat”, this trip will be hosted in Zihuatanejo Guerrero; Ixtapa Mexico from the 26th of October until the 2nd of November 2020!!! We only have space for 10 ladies, so hurry and book your place and Meet Me in Mexico.
There are other new destinations coming soon as well.
Yes! For our Bali and Mexico retreats, all surfing levels are welcome.
However, for our Salti Hearts x Mentawai Retreats, our Saltis will required to be Intermediate level; which involves, paddling and caching the waves on their own.
We do! We love our solo traveller ladies who are ready to meet like-minded women and create friendships for a lifetime. In the past 4 and a half years we have hosted for solo travellers, besties and groups of friends. Everyone is welcome!
We are so lucky here in Bali. As the season goes from March all the way until the beginning of December. Best waves, best weather suitable for all levels!!!
Always! What makes Salti Hearts so unique and different from the other women retreats here on the island, is that I’m the guests' host, coach, yoga teacher and friend through out the whole Salti experience.
We are mostly women here, however there are a couple of lovely males who are part of the team. Like Yohanes, our driver/photographer/assistant and instructor, depending on the surf level of the crew we might need an extra surf coach, which is usually another guy who has been working for us for many years and is wonderful with ladies.
Well, this a wellness retreat that involves surfing, yoga, meditation, delicious food, sisterhood, sharing stories and so much more.
We have a schedule with all the activities we offer, there is also a day off for the ladies to truly relax and embrace the cultural and historical side of Bali. So our ladies can expect to relax, feel like they're at home away from home knowing that there is nothing for them to think of or be worried about… because it is going to be a Salti, fun and life changing experience.
"There is something so special when women get together; there are moments of vulnerability, honesty, connection, inspiration and empowerment."
During the past 4 and a half years of running Salti Hearts Retreats I have seen how important it is to create space for females to come together; a safe space to share, be and do as much or as little as they like. Where they can drop all the labels and be themselves.
There is something so special when women get together; there are moments of vulnerability, honesty, connection, inspiration and empowerment.
We love food. We believe that nourishing the body is so important, so we make sure we cater for all our Salti ladies. Our food is usually greens, mostly Indonesian food and all are very healthy meals throughout the Retreats. Every day we offer super fresh and healthy breakfast and snacks. As well as 3 delicious dinners at the Sa Villa, there are 2 nights when guests can head outside and enjoy the delightfulness of the Bali Cuisine.
Too many, each Retreat is different; I guess the laughter, the connections and the friendships that are created for a lifetime. Mostly having a Tribe of incredible women.
Something so simple! I have 3 rescue pups that I love, so I really enjoy my time with them, but also free surfing, working out, Netflix sessions and lots of coffee catch ups with friends and quality time with my fiancé.
I just love what I do. I've been able to live in Bali, meet inspiring women and have the best time together. I absolutely love the saltiness and the joy that this lifestyle has to offer.
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Almost a year ago we, my friend and I, decided it would be nice to spend the holidays in the sun and warm water. After a little search we booked our tickets to Sri Lanka, tropical vibes on an island sound like the perfect way to celebrate Christmas and NY’s eve. The main goal was surfing and nature.
"Surfing in Sri Lanka depends on the season, in the winter swell and surf in the north and during summer in south."
Once arrived in Colombo, you can take a train to Weligama, one of the main surfspots during winter in Sri Lanka. Surfing in Sri Lanka depends on the season, in the winter swell and surf in the north and during summer in south.The train ride is the perfect introduction to the country and its lifestyle, you don’t know how long the ride will be, but the view is stunning and the people are friendly and always smiling.
Weligama is a long and well known bay in the south of the island, where the surf culture lives with lots of surf shops and local surf schools. It’s the perfect spot for beginners and intermediate surfers, you can easily rent surfboards.
There are many surf camps and organisations in this area that provide all services, like yoga, day trips, surf classes and much more.
Surfing in Sri Lanka is so much joy because of the warm water and sunny weather (hello to surfing in bikini!). Sometimes it can get crowed, but just a tuk tuk drive away and you’re on a different spot.
By talking to other surfers and locals you get to know other spots, here is little list from nearby spots:
- Marissa
-Dikwella
-Lazy left & right
-Fishermen point
-Jungle Beach
-Plantation
-Coconut point
One off the main hotspots at Weligama is Hangtime hostel, the hostel has a beachfront restaurant and offers daily great yoga classes. It’s one of the perfect places to grab a bite after a surf session, while watching other surfers and fishermen in the sea.
Another place worth a visit is Ceylon Sliders, not only for their delicious food but also for their beautiful shop and architecture.
To be honest, there are too many places to name, it’s a Mecca for surfers and food lovers.
After a few days of surfing in Weligama, we heard about a little bay more east called Hiriketiya. After a (long) tuktuk drive you arrive at one of the most magnificent views. With an even more stunning sunset framed by palmtrees and the jungle.
Around the bay there are no big buildings, only some small bars, little roti shops, and surfboard rentals.
There is a perfect front beachbreak and a left pointbreak for more advanced surfers. The place breathes a mellow, friendly vibe.
From all the surfing, of course you get hungry.
As mentioned before the food in Sri Lanka is delicious, with lots of rice and curries, great fresh fruit and traditional dishes as roti or kotu. There are more and more new places that serve marvellous bowls, tasty pancakes and much more. It’s a treat for your belly.
Besides the surf and food there are lots of gorgeous temples, beautiful nature and animals to watch. One of the highlights is the safari where you can spots many wild animals, such as elephants, from only a meter away.
Or the green mountains covered with tea plantations and waterfalls with stunning sunrises. The nature is so diverse and worth the trip.
Traveling in Sri Lanka with public transport is easy and cheap, it only takes time and some patience. A good alternative are the tuk tuk’s, but always make a deal before departure. If you don’t have that much time or you’re traveling with lots of luggage there are many private drivers who can bring you everywhere.
Overall Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with great surf, nature, food and most of all friendly people. It probably will change a lot in the coming years, so my advice would be, book your ticket and pack your bags.
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]]>Last year I was lucky enough to be invited to the One Life Lodge in Burgau, Portugal for a Surf and Yoga retreat with Chicks on Waves. The surf retreat is owned by Belgian born Katrien Kegels and her Dutch husband Niek. Katrien started Chicks on Waves 10 years ago, organising her first women's surf week while travelling in Morocco, opening the sport to women and girls in a friendly atmosphere. The ladies loved it, as they kept coming back.
Fast forward to 2019, Katrien and Niek now run the retreats from their stunning villa in the Algarve, South Portugal. When I say stunning, I mean absolutely smashing. From the moment you walk through the door of the villa, you are drawn to the spacious lounges with sea (and pool!) views. A place to relax and for yoga. (When it gets a little chilly on the rooftop.) When I arrived to the lodge for the first time, I was greeted by lodge host Karine's big smile. As she showed me around there were other ladies, that had arrived earlier that day or the previous day, relaxing and chatting on the many lounge spots around the villa. There was a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.
Guests come from all over the world to Chicks on Waves. During our retreat, we had 6 different nationalities in our small group and a lovely range of ages, a majority of them solo travellers. Everyone bringing a different life story to the 'table', but all some way or other connected by the love of travel, yoga, an active outdoor life and surfing.
I mentioned bringing stories to the table, I've got to mention that table again, because this is where the group really came together. (You don't have to surf, you can stay for a yoga-only retreat too, without having to miss out on the group dynamic.) The lodge's chef, Anina, is so talented in creating heart warming healthy meals. Many smiles and belly laughs followed every meal we shared around the big table. I remember the very funny question rounds over dinner, creating a special connection between an international group of women. It was so lovely to get to know the group a little more as the days went on.
One of the major highlights of this whole week for me personally, except for the surf of course, was the total relaxation and peace of mind. I have travelled and worked abroad for quite a few years before settling in Wales, so whenever I went somewhere, there were still always things to organise, book or think about. However, from the moment I stepped foot through the door of the lodge, I had nothing to worry about for the whole week. No food to cook, no dishes to wash, no car to drive, no.. it was all in the hands of the lovely hosts. From breakfast, driving to the surf spots, to lunch on the beach and dinner, it was all there. All we had to do was be there, and if for whatever reason your mind was still elsewhere, daily yoga would bring you back to the moment.
The daily yoga sessions were either in the morning or in the evening, the ladies on the yoga-only retreat would have both. Whether it would be a sunrise or sunset session was decided as a group and organised around the best tides for surfing.
The rooftop of the lodge was the perfect location for these yoga sessions, and there was a range of yoga styles offered throughout the week.
After a day surfing, there was nothing better than a long calming shoulder stretch while listening to the birds singing their hearts out.
We surfed many different spots, sometimes two in a day. As the swell was pretty big on the west coast, the instructors decided to find some sheltered spots on the south coast. This is definitely an advantage to the lodge's location, there are so many spots to choose from. There will always be surf somewhere.
Our group was a real mix of surfing abilities, so we had 2 instructors, providing for every ability. From seasoned surfers to the very first-timers.
By the end of the week, every one was gliding away with a big smile.
It's no surprise that women keep coming back to this place.
The quality of every aspect of the retreat is so high.
Owners Katrien and Niek will be around the lodge every day, making sure everything is top notch and every one is happy.
The weekly BBQ, where Niek is in charge of the fresh fish is such a lovely occasion too. Both Katrien and Niek and their whole team are very approachable and try to make time for every one, from a nice chat about life to taking you surfing at their favourite local spot.
I can't recommend a stay in the One Life Lodge highly enough, it's totally worth every penny. If you time it right, return flights to Faro can be cheap as chips, and car rental from £4 a day!! This probably being the easiest and cheapest way to get to the lodge which is about an hours drive from Faro airport, but trains, busses and transfers are also available. Flying with boards didn't cause any problems, due to the surf-orientated destination.
Keen to join a retreat in this beautiful place? Go check out rates and dates on www.chicksonwaves.com and stay tuned for our chat with owner Katrien Kegels very soon on the Seafoam blog.
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Photo: Chicks On Waves
1. Surf without pressure, female surfers together have patience for each other.
2. You'll get the opportunity to meet open minded women, ready for new friendships.
3. Most women will be solo travellers, so get ready to meet strong and awesome like-minded ladies ready for a new adventure.
4. The people you meet will most likely be there for the same reasons as you, instant connection secured.
5. You'll make new friends around the world, opening doors to new adventures.
The lovely hosts at Chicks on Waves, photo by Debs Alexander.
6. With the empowerment of fellow female surfers, you'll improve your surfing in no time.
7. There won't be any male dominated conversations around the dinner table.
8. The group will probably consist of women of all different age categories, so you don't have to worry about your age. As long as you love the ocean.
9. It will provide you with a feeling of safety and consequently grant you more freedom.
10. You'll train your core muscles from all those belly laughters and constant smiles.
Convinced?
There are more and more women-only surf trips and destinations out there,
stay tuned for more in depth posts on each of these in the future!
In the mean time, go and book yourself an unforgettable surf trip here:
- Chicks on Waves (Algarve, Portugal): location of photos in this post.
- Surfsistas (France, Portugal, Bali, UK)
- Salti Hearts (Bali and worldwide)
- Mad to Live Retreats (Worldwide)
- Gutsy Girls (Uk and abroad)
- Surf With Amigas (Central America)
- Ocean Birdz (kitesurf camps worldwide)
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