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WORLDS BEST KITESURFING DESTINATIONS
THE TOP 7 KITESURFING DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD. Cabarete, Dominican Republic Cumbuco, Brazil Tarifa, Spain La Ventana, Mexico Maui, Hawaii Mancora, Peru Sumbawa, Indonesia THE WORLD’S BEST PLACES FOR KITEBOARDING. Even though Swell is a ‘surf’ camp, that doesn’t mean all we do is surf. About 25% of our clients either combine their surf holiday …
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SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT
SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT In this episode of “Surf Technique” we explain surf equipment (surfboard and the surf accessories) for people who have never surfed before, and are not familiar with the surf jargon. Surf Equipment Elements of the surfboards: 1. Nose This is the front part of the surfboard. There are …
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STAFF: MEET RICCI AND ALEXANDRA
At Swell we want to make sure our clients get the best surf experience possible, and the best way to guarantee this is by having top staff work for us. Last year Ricci was at Swell for 3 months, and he left a great impression on the clients and the rest of our staff. Because …
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HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD The Proper Paddle Technique Explained Paddling is arguably the most important aspect of surfing. In fact, we probably spend 90% of our time in the water on our stomachs paddling, not on our feet riding waves. So, whether you are you a beginner surfer who can’t seem …
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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 or duck dive, you might not have had a great time. Both turtle rolling and duck diving are an essential part of surfing. Without doing either, we …
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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 many, the Caribbean is actually home to a myriad of world-class surf breaks scattered throughout the various island nations. Most people presumably think of umbrella drinks when …
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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 culture, participating in the lifestyle, and having the time of your life. However, surfing can be a bit intimidating at times, and even dangerous if done incorrectly. …
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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 up all over the world and we are proud to offer Yoga surf holidays at our Caribbean surf camp. The reality of surfing, for beginners and experts …
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SURFBOARD
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SURFBOARD So you’ve have had your first experience of riding waves and standing up on a surfboard and you want to take things to the next level, getting your own surfboard to continue surfing at home or to take on another surf trip. Off you go to your nearest surf shop, or perhaps …
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BEGINNER SURF DESTINATIONS
Worldwide beginner surf destinations Even though our surf camp is in the Dominican Republic, we are also surfers ourselves and have travelled extensively in the search for waves to catch. Based on our experience, here are our beginner surf destinations worldwide for beginner, intermediate and expert surfers. Dominican Republic. Our own place, Swell, is located …
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