Holistic Surf Coaching In A Tropical Paradise
An Inside Look at Surf Coaching with Rise Up
How Are Our Surf Coaching Experiences Different?
Becoming your best surf-self starts with a highly-personalized 2:1 student-to-coach ratio, ensuring you get the attention and support you need to progress. The experienced coaches at our surf and yoga retreats also blend surf instruction with breathwork, yoga and wellness practices. These all accelerate your learn-to-surf journey in a safe and sustainable manner. Throw in healthy meals, comfortable accommodation and a supportive community and you’ll be popping up, getting tubed or simply surfing with confidence in no time at all.
Experienced and supportive team
Our surf and yoga retreats boast an amazing team of expert ISA coaches from around the world and exceptional local talent, allowing guests to build strong, lasting relationships with their coaches. Whether you want to learn to noseride, get barreled or catch your first green wave, we have the perfect coach for you.
1-2 surf sessions per day
We typically hold 1-2 coaching sessions per day, depending on the tide and your energy levels. However, all of our surf and yoga retreat locations have excellent surf breaks within walking distance from the retreat – perfect for those who can’t get enough of the water!
2:1 student-to-coach ratio
Getting the most out of your surf and yoga retreat experience means having personalized attention, and we strive to maintain a 2:1 student-to-coach ratio, ensuring that you get individualized guidance that accelerates your learn-to-surf journey.
Access to uncrowded surf breaks
Surfing is growing in popularity. We opt to run retreats in remote locations with direct access to the most uncrowded surf breaks. We ensure you surf at the best spots for your skill level and the conditions, from perfect beach breaks to uncrowded point breaks and hollow barrels.
How Do We Coach Surfing?
Goal setting
Your week begins with a private chat with your coach to discuss your goals, dreams, fears and what you hope to learn. Your coach will then create a personalized plan tailored to you, using our Rise Up Surf Coaching Map. This tool helps you and your coach track your progress and provides a clear pathway of theory and practical elements to maximize your surf progression.
Beach briefs
Beach briefs involve giving you a pre-session rundown on the sand. We’ll cover topics like how to paddle out, pop-up and catch waves – all the fundamentals. For more advanced surfers, these beach briefs are your shortcut to surfing like a local. Finding the perfect peak and having the best surf session of your life starts with our beach briefs.
Ocean IQ
The more you know about how the ocean works, the more confident you’ll be and the faster you’ll progress. It’s not rocket science. It’s simply a matter of observation and pattern recognition. Learn about the different break types, how to identify currents and rips and how tides and wind affect waves – all of which can be applied to surf spots around the world.
Paddle school
Our retreat pools are perfect for hanging out, sipping cocktails and… learning how to paddle a surfboard? That’s right, we’ve got a pool-side training program that’ll help you perfect your paddling technique. This technique all but guarantees you’ll catch more waves and perform smoother duckdives. The fact we teach in a calm, controlled environment also ensures you can focus on nailing the details.
Surfer’s toolbox
Learning how to surf under the guidance of a coach is step one. Taking what you know and applying it in the real world is step two. At Rise Up, we don’t just tell. We show. This gives you the tools to become a more independent surfer. Feel free to ask questions, take notes and keep any photographs we take of you. The goal of our surf and yoga retreats in Central America is to help you surf the world with confidence.
Video analysis
Video analysis sets our surf coaching apart and is a game changer for improving skills. Each week, we film every surf session and do 4 video analysis sessions a week. This helps our coaches pinpoint technique issues, ensuring you know what to focus on when you’re in the water to help you progress quicker.
Surf theory
Surfing is about so much more than just catching waves, and we want to share all of our knowledge with you! Join us for two surf theory classes each week, where we’ll cover surfing terminology, techniques and water etiquette. Already an advanced surfer? All of our surf and yoga retreats in Central America include lessons on forecasting, board shapes and barrel technique and much more.
