Journal
Read the latest from the Rise Up team
Stuck at Intermediate? Why Your Surfing Plateaued and How to Break Through
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a lifelong intermediate surfer. There’s nothing wrong with being a blue-sky-loving, whitewash-catching beginner either. But after a while, heaps of our guests get the…
Surf Retreats for Freelancers and Remote Workers: Can You Mix Work, Waves and a Reset?
Remote work can look pretty dreamy from the outside. You can work from anywhere. Set your own rhythm. Build a life that feels more flexible than the standard office setup…
Is 40 too old to learn to surf?
40 is the new 20… haven’t you heard? In all seriousness though, 40 is definitely not too old to learn surfing. Being able to learn with us (sans wetsuit) in…
Exercises for Surfers: How Fit Do You Really Need to Be for a Surf Retreat?
Based on what we’ve seen over the years, you definitely don’t need to be an athlete to join a surf retreat. For beginners, the bar is actually pretty low. Enough…
What to Do on a Surf Retreat When You’re Not Surfing?
Wondering whether you’re going to be bored out of your braind when you’re not surfing on a retreat? Wonder no more. While surfing as much as possible is the goal,…
Blog Categories
Recent Posts
- Stuck at Intermediate? Why Your Surfing Plateaued and How to Break Through
- Surf Retreats for Freelancers and Remote Workers: Can You Mix Work, Waves and a Reset?
- Is 40 too old to learn to surf?
- Exercises for Surfers: How Fit Do You Really Need to Be for a Surf Retreat?
- What to Do on a Surf Retreat When You’re Not Surfing?








