Field notes from Cabarete

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Stories, guides and dispatches from the water.

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how to duck dive
Surf technique · December 15, 2018 · 8 min read

SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO DUCK DIVE

SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO DUCK DIVE & HOW TO TURTLE ROLL Swell Surf technique series: If you have ever tried to surf without knowing how to turtle roll…

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SURF IN THE CARIBBEAN
Dominican Republic · November 23, 2018 · 7 min read

SURF IN THE CARIBBEAN

Yes, there is Surf in The Caribbean! The Caribbean Sea is often associated with warm, tranquil, turquoise waters, white sand, and ideal weather. But to the surprise of…

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SURF ETIQUETTE: THE GOLDEN RULES
learn to surf · November 22, 2018 · 11 min read

SURF ETIQUETTE: THE GOLDEN RULES

THE GOLDEN RULES OF SURF ETIQUETTE Learning to surf is far more than starting a new sport and acquiring the skills necessary to compete. It’s about learning the…

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THE BEST YOGA POSES FOR SURFING
Surf technique · November 20, 2018 · 8 min read

THE BEST YOGA POSES FOR SURFING

The Best Yoga Poses for Surfers Yoga and surfing, the two are often paired, and rightfully so, they are complementary to one another. Yoga surf camps are popping…

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intermediate surf destinations
surf holiday · October 10, 2018 · 14 min read

BEGINNER SURF DESTINATIONS

The short answer Fair warning: we run a beginner camp in the Dominican Republic, so this is a well-informed but biased view, not a neutral referee’s. There is…

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surfing encuentro
surf camp · September 3, 2018 · 4 min read

FAMILY SURF HOLIDAY

A family surf trip! The summer is almost over; we are headed into Autumn and then the (often dreaded) long months of Winter. We all need something to…

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THE SWELL TEAM
swell staff · August 3, 2018 · 4 min read

THE SWELL TEAM

Meet the team Let us introuduce you to the people who work at Swell, and who will make sure you get the surf holiday you are looking for.…

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Activities Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic · July 20, 2018 · 19 min read

TOP ACTIVITIES DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

TOP ACTIVITIES DOMINICAN REPUBLIC So you want to go on vacation to the Dominican Republic; an island jam-packed full of beautiful beaches and azure-colored water. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A…

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Guloya Festival
Cabarete · July 4, 2018 · 11 min read

CARNIVALS, MUSIC, FESTIVALS & BASEBALL

STUFF TO SEE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC It is no surprise, given the country’s rich and varied history, starting with the original Taino Caribbean people and followed by…

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Sunrise Playa Encuentro
Cabarete · June 27, 2018 · 7 min read

CABARETE IN SURFING PICTURES

CABARETE IN SURFING PICTURES We have a lot of text describing what a surf vacation on the north coast of the Dominican Republic is all about, but instead…

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visit DR
Cabarete · June 23, 2018 · 8 min read

SPOTLIGHT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Smack-bang in the middle of the Caribbean sea and the Atlantic ocean, sits one of the largest, most interesting (historically), stunningly beautiful and culturally diverse islands of the…

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how to pop up surfing
how to surf · June 15, 2018 · 14 min read

SURF TECHNIQUE: THE POP UP

SURF TECHNIQUE: THE POP UP Here is a “how to surf” tutorial on various surfing techniques which are vital when you are learning how to surf. It is…

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INFOGRAPHIC : CABARETE
Cabarete · June 15, 2018 · 3 min read

INFOGRAPHIC : CABARETE

VISIT CABARETE Here’s a visual with 7 reasons to put Cabarete on the top of your vacation destinations for 2018 (or 2019) We hope to see you soon…

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swell surf camp locationmap isometric
Cabarete · June 1, 2018 · 9 min read

CABARETE: ADVENTURE IN THE CARIBBEAN

9 Reasons why Cabarete is the ultimate water sport destination in Central America / Caribbean. There are so many places in the world where you can lie on…

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surf school
Cabarete · May 24, 2018 · 4 min read

SWELL HOLIDAYS

LEARN TO SURF HOLIDAYS What’s new at Swell May 2018 Swell Surf Holiday news News Why go to Swell on a learn to surf holiday Summer kitesurf season…

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learn how to surf
Cabarete · May 23, 2018 · 1 min read

learning how to surf

If you have always wanted to learn how to surf, but don’t know what it takes to do so, read this article

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adventure holiday
Dominican Republic · May 22, 2018 · 1 min read

5 reasons for a trip to the DR

Many people think of the Dominican Republic as a place for all-inclusive lazy holiday, the reality is that the Dominican Republic has so much more to offer than…

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Kitesurf Holiday
Cabarete · April 10, 2018 · 2 min read

Kitesurf Holiday

KITESURF HOLIDAY Kitesurf season is coming up in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.Besides awesome surfing conditions for surfers of all levels, Cabarete is also widely regarded as the kitesurf capital of…

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what level of surfer am i?
Cabarete · April 8, 2018 · 6 min read

What level is my surfing?

Here at Swell, we deal with this question on a weekly basis. Of the many emails we receive each week, we find that several of our potential guests…

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neno swell
swell staff · April 3, 2018 · 2 min read

Meet the Swell team: Neno

Meet the Swell team: Neno The next few weeks the blog posting will focus on different staff members at Swell. The first staff member we focus on is Juan…

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Surf & Yoga Camp
Cabarete · January 11, 2018 · 3 min read

Surf & Yoga Camp

Surf & Yoga Camp So, the love affair between Surfing and Yoga continues to gain strength and it’s no accident that the two pair-up so well. Pre-surf stretching…

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Top Things to do in Cabarete
Cabarete · November 29, 2017 · 4 min read

Top Things to do in Cabarete

Top Things to do in Cabarete (other than Surfing & Yoga) Caberete, the action sport capital of the Caribbean. Located on the North coast of the Dominican republic,…

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10 Ways You Can Benefit from Surfing Retreats
Cabarete · September 27, 2017 · 8 min read

10 Ways You Can Benefit from Surfing Retreats

10 WAYS YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM A SURFING RETREAT Blue skies, turquoise-blue waters, and a fiery sunset. The soothing sound of waves delicately caressing the shore. The smell…

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