The inaugural Surf Stronger / Safari Surf Camp in Nosara, Costa Rica was an amazing week of surf, surf fitness, adventure, and fun. The action-packed week featured non-stop swell, surf-specific training sessions, amazing local food and drink, jungle excursions and a heavy dose of Pura Vida, the Costa Rican version of Aloha. The well-run and happening Hotel Tucan (Safari Surf Camp headquarters) proved the perfect venue for our inaugural Surf Stronger mission to Costa.
I rolled in to San Jose, Costa Rica off a hassle-free flight from LAX and my excitement level grew as I stepped out of the airport into the warm and inviting Costa Rican night. A zippy cab ride in a clean, orange, compact over to the Adventure Inn, had me swilling an ice cold Imperial bar side before I knew what hit me. The next moring, I headed out to pick up Coach Scott fresh off a red-eye from Northern California. After collecting Coach, our driver, Francisco, motored the van out across busy San Jose, down the verdant mountains and halfway out to Nosara where we met up with international surf star and Surf Stronger team rider, Serena Brooke. Cruising in to Orotina town, it wasn’t hard to spot a tanned and smiling Serena, who had been exploring the country with Costa Rican champion surfer, Lisbeth Vindas. A quick bite at a local soda and some fresh beers and we were on our way out to Nosara!
Plans are already in motion for our next surf wellness camp with Safari Surf Camp. If you are interested in joining us for a one-of-a-kind Surf Stronger surf & wellness camp in Costa Rica, just e-mail us at info@surfstronger.com. For more on Safari Surf Camp be sure to visit them online. They truly put on a first rate surf camp experience.
Special thanks to Tim Marsh and the entire crew at Safari Surf School, Pilates Nosara, Tica Massage, and all the cool locals who made it such a memorable trip.
Pura Vida,
The Surf Stronger Crew
Core stability training on day one.
Pre-surf warm up just after dawn.
Coach Scott leading a class in between surf sessions.
A couple surfers take to the warm waters of Nosara (Photo: Surfing Nosara)
Serena demonstrating a smooth cut back on a clean one.
We had non-stop swell the whole week, and conditions for every level surfer.
Coach Scott and Serena work on some balance training in the beautiful Pilates Nosara across from the Hotel Tucan. (Photo: Pinar Istek / The Voice of Nosara)
Last night of camp - Scott, Tim, Serena, Todd goofing for the camera.
A nicer, more fun group of surf campers would be hard to find! (Photo: Surfing Nosara)
Surf Stronger’s Serena Brooke Wins Bud Light
Surf Stronger athlete, Serena Brooke recently won the Bud Light Lime Surf Series at C-Street in Ventura. A fit and in-form, Brooke dominated her heats with her patented smooth down the line style and flair. The chilly Pacific didn’t seem to phase the Aussie as she marched through her heats, getting some of the best waves of the whole comp.
Serena is the featured athlete in the popular Surf Stronger–Core Training video, and recently announced her new sportswear line, Serena.
Serena getting after it in Ventura.
Serena finishes a high scoring wave.
Serena and Surf Stronger's, Todd Walsh after the winning heat.