Adult BVI Tortola Surf Vacation

DAY 1:

Flying over the islands of the northern Caribbean, you’re dazzled by the swirling aquamarine colors of the reefs below, knowing you’ll soon be soaking in them. Upon landing, your WB Surf Camp Coaches greet you as you walk out from the frosted glass doors beyond the customs checkpoint. – you’re in paradise!

Your first day is spent unwinding, relaxing, adjusting to the mellow island lifestyle, and shaking off the layers of winter which have been piling up since November. The pool is warm, so if you arrive early you can grab a cocktail, relax, while airport runs are being made. As the sun sets to the west of the mountains, your coaches gather everyone together for an evening of inviting orientation, introductions, and dinner at our hotel’s restaurant to get things kicked off.

DAY 2:

No alarms, no meetings, no responsibilities.  You lay there for a few extra moments, savoring the peace and silence. The air is warm with a sweet tropical smell to it. Your heads pops up off the pillow, you throw on your bathing suit, and you head down to breakfast.

Your boards loaded and trucks ready to roll as you double check to make sure you have your sunscreen, towel, and water bottle. Almost as soon as you get comfortable in the vehicle, it pulls up to a magical bay – that was fast! After arriving and setting up on one of the most beautiful beach in the world, your coaches familiarize everyone with safety procedures, local wave dynamics, and how to catch your first wave. With each wave, layers of stress, tension, and worries are peeled off!

After a full day of surfing, the group unwinds at one of our favorite island hideaway restaurants.  This hidden treasure is a hot spot for locals and along with some of the freshest and most delicious food in the Caribbean.

DAY 3:

You awake to another day in paradise with fresh fruit and coffee to get things moving. Today’s focus is on surfing etiquette along with structured surf lessons. There is also a session for time behind the lens, taking photos to later review and analyze with the goal of increasing your skills and wave riding abilities.

When your arms feel like noodles in the late afternoon, take two steps over and enjoy a relaxing much needed nap under the shade of a palm tree.

Back at the hotel it’s dinner and photo analysis with WB Surf Camp’s professional coaches. Here you’ll be able to see exactly what you are and aren’t doing out in the water. It’s an incredibly valuable tool in surf coaching for everyone from the beginner to the professional level. Every movement and position of the body affects how your board reacts in the water, and your coaches will maximize your wave count, length of rides, and maneuvering through this detailed approach to instruction.

DAY 4:

Just in case you haven’t realized it yet, this surf adventure is purely about surfing.  After a hearty breakfast we’re back at the beach and we’re pretty much the only ones here. During the weekdays there are very few tourists, as it’s a bit out of the way and not well known, which is why we love it!

Ground school starts off the day with a discussion about wave formation and swell prediction. Here your coaches will educate you on understanding weather patterns to forecast conditions utilizing several surfer-friendly websites. Surf until you can’t move and then be transported back to the hotel, where you can join the group for another nightly dinner adventure or take time to yourself to unwind and relax on your own.

DAY 5:

We start this day off by exploring the islands on a Stand Up Paddleboard Excursion. We make it back to the beach by lunch and hit the water for more surfing. Your strength and consistency are improving each day as you build a strong foundation. You feel more comfortable and relaxed as you inevitably begin pushing yourself to catch your own waves, turn the board, and ride bigger sets.

With another dedicated photo session, we will again take notes on your progression and positioning. Your coaches will discuss board design and function, as well as what to look for in your first board. Save a little bit of energy though, because tonight we’re going to the Westside of the island to chill with amazing sunset and live Reggae music.

Day 6:

For those that have been here before, they can testify to how this magical little gem nestled in the Atlantic’s Lesser Antilles changed their life. Now that you’ve experienced the charm of the local culture, the incredible West Indies cuisine, the picture perfect waves,  you have no choice but to begin planning your return. Everyone cheers each other on and you now understand the true meanings of stoke and aloha.

The pattern of island lifestyle and the revitalizing nature of surfing have soaked into every pore of your being. Surfing in a secluded bay with a handful of people and your own private surf coach seems like a dream come true, and that’s because it is!

Day 7:

After breakfast, we say our goodbyes as our coaches make airport/ferry runs. Those who have a little extra time squeeze in a last little bit of island time. “Until next time…”