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Preparing for your surf trip:

Essential minimal packing list

  • Surf suit (women) or board shorts (men)
  • Rash guard – L/Sleeve
  • Surf hat with clipping chin strap (FCS, Dakine)
  • Flip flops or closed back sandals for hiking to surf break
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunguard/sunscreen (we sell it at the camp, but it is a must!)

 

Getting your body ready for surfing:

If you are wanting to maximize your time in the waves before you wear down to a puddle there are plenty of things you can do ahead of time. No matter what you will have fun but here are a few things that can keep you out in the water longer.

There is a post by one of our surf coaches demonstrating these 3 simple moves on our instagram page.

 

Hip mobility is a big factor

  • For those of us over 35 or anyone that skis and bikes often- doing some mobility moves daily will help your pop up among other things.
  • 90/90 are an easy but effective method
  • Spiderman stretch as well will target not only hips but the thoracic region that can also be stiff.
  • Y’s, W’s, T’s in prone cobra holding for 30 seconds
  • Try incorporating these 3 moves everyday before you come to the surf camp. The instagram post demostrates the moves so click on the link to see the video demostration. Your surfing will improve even from just doing these.

Want more? Surf Strength Athlete is an amazing resource for strengthening for surfing or even just for your surf trip. He has a 6 week program set up for getting ready for your surf trip. Highly recommended!

All of your other sports will help you in some way but try to get that prone cobra and hip mobilization in! Let’s maximize your surf progression while you are at Peaks ‘n Swells!

The perfect family trip! We're definitely going back to Peaks n Swells! Our family has surfed in Hawaii and California but nothing has been comparable to this place- the beach house and the property, the surf breaks, the cool side trips we did everyday, even the amazing meals at the camp. Just when we thought we had been to the most beautiful beach away from everyone, we would go off to another cool spot. It was pretty crazy how fast everyone improved with the consistent coaching all week long.
If you are looking for a truly cool and adventurous trip with the whole family - Peaks n swells does it for sure! We felt so lucky to find this camp!

Amy S.

Anyone looking for expert surf instruction coupled with a beautiful vacation getaway should come to Peaks N Swells!

Having taken many surf lessons in various locations before I got to Peaks N Swells, I was bowled over by the professionalism and the dedication to the students that the entire team displayed. Our instructor constantly pushed us to a higher level with patience, expert advice, and humor. Hillary and Co. provided a beautiful place to stay and relax in between surf sessions, including private yoga classes.

I can confidently say that I learned more in a single week at Peaks N Swells as I did in my previous 2 or 3 years trying to surf. For anyone looking for true improvement in their surfing, Peaks N Swells is the place to go. In addition to the excellent surf instruction, the lodging was amazing. We had a fantastic breakfast every morning, including the most delicious fresh, ripe mangoes, papayas, pineapple, and great coffee.

Surferchickolywa

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