Archive for the ‘surf lessons’ Category
Swell Surf Camp We have always been very proud of the hotel Jim and I created, which has been #1 in the Trip Advisor Popularity Rating practically since we opened, but Swell is now an award-winning hotel, receiving the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, 2011. Our guests return time and time again – if you [...]
The water’s of the Atlantic ocean went back to normal after the longest lasting huge swell that we can remember in our 6 or more years here. Hurricane Igor with the tiny (in comparison) H. Julia tagging along behind, gave us the perfect waves from the perfect direction for some time now. My photo of [...]
It is smoking hot in Cabarete; summer is not our favorite time here – it’s good for wind and smaller waves for beginner/intermediate surfers, but it is so hot that we start to crave those cooler European daytime and evening temperatures. Surfing Cabarete and it’s various surf breaks, or kite surfing or being out on [...]
A beautiful morning – no wind and some easy surfing conditions, typical of the summer months in Cabarete – so perfect for beginners to take their first rides and discover the love of surfing. Pictures courtesy of Swell Surf Camp quick chat before….. paddling out together the whole family together in the water – Yael [...]
Those of you reaching for the Spanish dictionary – don’t worry, here’s the translation – we’re getting married Jim proposed to me last week after almost 4 years together. I never imagined that it was possible to meet the man who’s perfect for you in a tiny town in the Caribbean like this, but I [...]
We were very happy to learn that the development previously known as Palmiera, which was shelved for more than a year when the recession hit, is now resigned and re-branded to a new project. Amber Dune, as it is now called, is most likely to be more successful than its predecessor, which some might say [...]
Perfect wind conditions for the first two days lent a great competition atmosphere to the PKRA Championship on the main bay of Cabarete. Riders from all over the world, including those in the top 5, came to Cabarete to compete in the PKRA event. Kevin Langeree and Youri Zoon were favorites to take the Title, [...]
Stand up paddle boarding lessons are available right on the main bay of Cabarete, which provides ideal conditions on many days of the year. The best season for learning is about to begin – spring and summer months. Swell surf camp have two very good instructors available including Jim (pictured) and Luciano Gonzalez; 2010 Master [...]
The time has arrived for beginner surfers to start their surfing lives at Encuentro, a perfect spot for surf lessons between now and late October. Wave heights are just right for surf lessons in the spring and summer months. Learning to surf in warm water – you won’t need a wet-suit, just a rashguard to [...]