Carlos Munoz aka ¨Cali¨: Costa Rican surfer making history in Hawaii!

February 1st, 2012

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii – By Del Mar Surf  Camp

Costa Rican surfer, Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at the Volcom Pipe Pro 2012 competition in Hawaii this week.

The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the first perfect 10 of the world-famous international competition on Sunday, Jan. 29 – Day 2 of the event. Beating out 64 surfers from around the globe, including Hawaiian legends Kalani Chapman and defending Volcom Pipe Pro Champion John Florence, Muñoz won the “highest single wave of the day” and earned himself a $1,000 bonus in cash from Electric’s “Perfect 10 Award.”

Carlos Muñoz in Hawaii

Photo by Agustin Muñoz/Red Bull Costa Rica

“I am so happy that I almost can’t believe it. I won a perfect qualification against a local rival and that is not an easy task. I dedicate this achievement to those who give me unconditional support,” said an excited Muñoz from Hawaii.

The annual 5-star Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) event takes place at the famed Pipeline wave on Oahu’s North Shore from Jan. 23 to Feb. 4. Professional surfers from all over the world come hoping to ride their way to fame and a chance to win up to $130,000 in prize money. http://volcompipepro.com/

Muñoz, known in his hometown as “Cali,” earned high marks again on Day 3 of the event, Tuesday Jan. 31, with a single wave high score of 9.27.

“I’m living my dream – making national surfing history with such good results in the Pipe Pro fills me with pride and motivation,” said Muñoz. “And to pass my heats shows me clearly that with hard work and discipline you can do anything. I hope to God that the waves remain and I can keep advancing.”

Surfers are back in the water today starting heats at 11:30 am Costa Rican time. Congrats Cali and keep it up, here in Costa Rica we are all very proud of you, Del Mar Surf Camp is with you!!!

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It is never too late to start surfing!

January 25th, 2012

By María del Mar, Camp Director

OUR LAST WEEKS OF 2011

The last few weeks of the year were absolutely incredible. Seemed like all of our hard work in marketing and training the surf instructors was worth while. We had lots of happy customers. It was so satisfying to be there and see hundreds of smiles and happy campers.

A VERY SPECIAL CLIENT

This last year was extra special since we had the oldest client ever in Del Mar Surf Camp. “Sally” who is 80 years old. She decided to try a few surf lessons after watching the surf instructors everyday. How wonderful to meet a person so full of life! She is so incredible and was such in good shape that for sure thought us a life lesson.

Surfing in Costa Rica

CONDITIONING YOUR BODY AND KEEPING  YOURSELF FLEXIBLE

Sally not only caught some waves and enjoyed every second of it. She also went jogging everyday, ate super healthy and was keen to try new things like Capoeira ( Brazilian Martial Art Class ). She makes sure that all her body is flexible by stretching and being healthy.

DONT BE SCARED, GIVE IT A TRY!

No matter what age you are, it is never late to learn how to surf and have fun in the sun. Just make sure that you are in the right place with the right person to direct you and have a positive attitude not only about life and what you can achieve but also be open to try new things and for sure prove yourself that it is NEVER LATE TO TRY SOMETHING NEW!

PURA VIDA!

Maria Del Mar
Camp Director
Del Mar Surf Camp
Playa Hermosa, Jaco

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2012 Surf Camps & More!

December 12th, 2011

2012 Surf Camps, Lessons, Packages and Retreats!

by Angie Lim, Marketing Chica

Just under a year ago, Del Mar Surf Camp made the largest change of its eight year online life from predominantly being known online as “www.costaricasurfingchicas.com” to “www.delmarsurfcamp.com”. In the old website, we had one package, our infamous “Surf and Yoga” package exclusively for women, available in two locations Hermosa Beach, Jaco and Nosara Beach, Guanacaste. Since then our first major change was making our surf camp fully Co-Ed – available to both men and women. To do so, we created two new packages called “Surf and All Inclusive” (similar to surf and yoga, just no daily yoga) and then “Surf and Stay” (for all the enthusiasts who just wanted to come surf and be on their own!). Our transformation proved to be very successful as we’ve received a lot of new requests from men, families and groups for the surf camps. It was only when this happened that we realized that we had gone from a Surf and Yoga camp for women to a full out surf school and surf camp for everyone. That, then became Del Mar Surf Camp’s new goal.

To become the “Best Surf Camp in Costa Rica”.

With the growing number of requests and types of groups coming into the camp, we decided that it was time to reorganize the website and the ways the packages were displayed to make it easier to understand for our customers. Going from just selling three packages that were available all the time – we have now separated our offerings into Lessons, Camps, Packages & Retreats. While it may be common sense to some, we’d like to take the time in this blog post to clarify the different terminology for you!

Surf Lessons

Available anytime.
Perfect for: Never Surfed – Surfed a few times and Solo Travellers, Couples or Groups.

These are basically private surf lessons with the surf camp instructors without the accommodations and included activities. You will enjoy at minimum a 2 – 3 hour surf lesson with no more than 2 students per 1 surf instructor. Our team will schedule the ideal time for the surf lesson and provide all necessary equipment to surf (surf board, leash, wax, rashguard etc). For beginners, the beginning of the lesson will always start with a Surfing 101 Workshop with safety tips and pop up practice before entering the water. The different types of surf lessons include: beginner, intermediate, private (1:1), advanced surf tours or family surf packages. There are also day packages that come included with a surf lesson, a meal, and one other activity (either yoga, canopy, mountain biking, stand up paddling and more). The idea of this section is that they are just day activities for you to participate in with no overnight accommodations provided.

Surf Camps

Specific Dates.
Perfect for: Never Surfed – Surfed a few times and Solo Travellers, Couples or Groups.

Surf Camps. This what Del Mar Surf Camp is best known for. Generally for beginner to intermediate surfers, the full surf camp experience (choice of either 5 or 7 nights) provides at minimum airport transfer, accommodations, daily surf lessons, video analysis and professional surf photography. From there you can specialize what other things you’d like to include in your package including meals, hikes, daily yoga, massages etc. What separates Del Mar Surf Camp’s from other camps is that we provide an exclusive camp host that will be guiding you the whole week to your lessons, meals, activities! This is the package we recommend for people who really want to excel in their surfing within a week as they will get continuous surfing practice and will be able to advance quicker. The surf camps are available almost every week of the year at Del Mar Surf Camp and usually start from Sunday to Sundays. Camp types: SURF + STAY (co-ed), SURF + ALL INCLUSIVE (co-ed), SURF + YOGA (women only).

Surf Packages

Available anytime.
Perfect for: Never Surfed – Surfing Families, Advanced Surfers, Stand Up Paddle groups or Special Events.

These surf packages are basically “buy anytime” packages for specific groups (usually more than 2 people) who don’t necessarily want to come for a “camp”. For example, a group of advanced surfers who want to go on a surf tour of the areas best surf spots – they would be more interested in an Advanced Surf Package. Or a family of 4 who have their own timelines with their kids, they would be more interested in doing a special Family Surf Package whenever they want according to their own schedule. Or perhaps a group of friends who want to do something different – Del Mar Surf Camp offers a special Stand Up Paddle package or Custom Surf Group package that will allow us to tailor a different type of surf vacation! So if you have a group bigger than 2, or can’t come to one of the set camp dates, this option is for you!

Surf Retreats

Once a Month.
Perfect for: Never Surfed, Surfed a Few times, Solo Travellers, Couples or Groups.

Our surf retreats happen only once a month and are different from our regularly scheduled surf camps because we offer them in different locations, different accommodations and a different schedule from our camps to give our customers some variety in the offerings if they have already been to the camp once. Compared to our regular camps, these accommodations are luxurious and ecofriendly, and located in remote areas for the ultimate relaxation getaway. The meal plans are raw/vegan/vegetarian meals with detox green juices with daily yoga and surf for a full mind, body and soul experience. Our most popular retreat is the SURF + DETOX retreats with options in Santa Teresa, Nosara or Central Pacific in the top accommodations in Costa Rica. The other types include a Yoga and Fitness retreat called Love Your Body. Other upcoming retreats include a special Surf and Pilates retreat!

And that’s it. We would love to hear from you guys at all as we continue to grow and expand the business to make your surf camp experience the best that it can be!

Pura vida,

Angie Lim
Marketing Chica
lim@delmarsurfcamp.com
Del Mar Surf Camp

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SURF + DETOX: What Does Detox Mean for You?

December 11th, 2011

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. by Allison Talbird

We had the most wonderful three days in Santa Teresa! It was a challenging, relaxing, rewarding and a great learning experience all rolled into one. Our sister company, Del Mar Surf Camp combined efforts with Pranamar Villas in Santa Teresa for delicious and nutritiously healthy meals each day with full-on fitness and surfing activities designed to make you sleep very well at night!

What did Detox mean for me?

I think it is an individual decision. Detox for me was foregoing meat, soda, alcohol and dairy, which, to be honest, I did not miss at all, due to the fact that our food was so varied and plentiful. We had fresh juices with each meal and I knew that everything going into my body was so beneficial. I was never hungry either. We enjoyed crisp-tender vegetables, cruciferous broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, mixed green salads, fresh hummus with yucca, plantain crisps, gnocci, granola, flaxseeds and nuts. We had fresh juices each day, a green one with apple, celery and cucumber, mango and papaya smoothies, or a beet and ginger and mint combination. There was green tea and coconut water as well. Our favorite dressing was a combination of tahini, apple, and passionfruit.

What does Detox mean for you?

It could be eliminating other things like fried or processed or fast foods, caffeine, sugar and sweets. Or perhaps a detox from a weeklong bachelor party you’ve just attended. Food aside, you may need a Detox from stress, work, the computer, the phone, all the everyday pressures you are experiencing to take the time for yourself. I feel everyone should give this a try as you are really able to fine tune your body and improve your diet and nutrition, while challenging your body mentally and physically, without the stress! Every person, no matter how healthy you are, can change or tweak their diets more optimally, myself included. This cleansing of your body will improve your energy and make you feel refreshed! I truly feel re-charged after three days, so much so that I am continuing the Detox at home.

Fun, Pilates and Outdoor Adventure in Santa Teresa

We were up with the sunrise each morning, starting our day with a one and a half hour session of Yoga, Surfing twice each day, Symmetry Pilates with Jenny, walking and running on the beach, shell seeking and watching the sunset each evening over the Pacific. It was wonderful to be with old and new friends, learning about them and watching them try surfing for the first time. It was also a different spot for me to try and improve my own surfing. White sand and clear ocean water and sea breezes- need I say more?!

Future Retreats with Del Mar  Surf Camp

Del Mar Surf Camp is planning an Surf and Pilates retreat there soon as it is a perfect place to invite you to come for fitness and to be reflective with your inner self! I will keep you posted with our date to this special place here in Costa Rica! Pranamar Villas in Santa Teresa is a jewel in itself, very private with a tranquil atmosphere, all designed for your comfort and relaxation. I cannot wait for our next retreat there!

If you have any questions or requests at all for the next retreat, please dont hesitate to contact me directly!

Pura Vida!


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REEF Centroamerica Surfing Games 2011

December 2nd, 2011

The 2011 REEF CENTROAMERICA SURFING GAMES is happening this weekend in Playa Hermosa, Jaco! Dec 1-4, 2011. You can watch the live stream here.

The categories include:

  • Open
  • Juniors
  • Women
  • Men
  • Longboard

As for the teams, surfing nations that will participate include teams from Panama, Nicarauga, El Salvador and Guatamala.

See below for the representing surfers from teach team.
Source: Federation de Surf Costa Rica

Panama

  • Gary Saavedra (Open)
  • Oli Camarena (Open)
  • Sonia “Damn” Garcia (Open Women)
  • Samanta Alonso (Open Women)

Nicaragua

  • Rex Calderon (Open)
  • Luis Chamorro (Open)
  • Jose Espinoza (Longboard)

El Salvador

  • Jimmy Rotherham (SAL)
  • Israel Arenivar (Junior)

Guatemala

  • Cristian Ruiz (Open)
  • Gefran Lima (Open)

Costa Rica team

  • Open: Luis Vindas, Anthony Fillingim, Carlos Munoz and Jair Perez.
  • Open Women: Lisbeth Vindas, Nataly Bernold and Leilani McGonagle.
  • Junior: Noe Mar McGonagle, Alberto Muñoz, Manuel Mesen and Thomas King.
  • Boys: Bruno Carvalho, Leonardo Calvo and Kevin Montiel.
  • Longboard: Anthony Flores and Cristian Santamaria.

Good Luck to all the surfers this weekend! Pura Vida!

Del Mar Surf Camp

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Hiring: Marketing Director

November 21st, 2011

Hi everyone,

Update: Application deadline Monday December 12, 2012. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you all who apply.

We are currently hiring for the position of Marketing Director of Del Mar Adventures (collectively – Del Mar Surf Camp and Del Mar Surfing Academy). If you are interested in making a change or want to know more about the position please scroll below. If you need a PDF version of this to request to forward to friends, please email us.

Want to know more about the position? Visit the blog of our current Marketing Chica at angielim.com to read more about her experience with us.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Del Mar Adventures

 

Title: Marketing Director
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco – Costa Rica

Surf Camp for Kids and Teens

Fitness Vacations and Camps in Costa Rica

 

 

 

 


JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The position of Marketing Director at Del Mar Adventures will be responsible for the marketing portfolios of three companies within its subsidiary, Del Mar Surf Camp and Del Mar Surfing Academy. The position reports to the owners of the companies respectively and is a key asset in supporting business objectives through strategic online and offline marketing efforts. Evaluates customer research, market conditions and implements marketing plan changes as needed with special emphasis on online effectiveness. Oversees and executes all marketing, advertising, brand management, pricing and promotion.

 

Disclaimer: The person we are looking for in this position is someone who wants to join a team of passionate individuals who live to provide a quality business while having fun. We are looking for someone who is completely self motivated, a team player and can push the team to understand and adapt to new marketing trends. While the job is demanding, it is equally as fun. By working with a team that promotes surfing and fitness, we expect it to be a complete lifestyle change for you as well. While, the nature of your work is independent (work from home, mostly), there is a always a need to join surf trips, set meetings, attend surf lessons and classes outdoors to get content and understand the day to day business. And if that is not something you would enjoy, then this job is not for you!

 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Outstanding communication skills in English for copywriting and press releases.
  • Ability to effectively run and manage online ad campaigns with Google Adwords
  • Continuously manage website analytics to improve website performance through Google Analytics
  • Responsible for Online and Offline Marketing Management handling Budgets, Expenditures and Brand Management
  • Proactively manage all aspects of print production and distribution.
  • Social Media Marketing and Community Management including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr
  • Easily adaptable to new technologies and eager to learn new platforms for the market
  • Videography and photography experience an asset but not requirement.
  • Work and secure agencies and travel agents through travel networks and other channels to secure increased online exposure
  • Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plans for all 3 companies
  • Basic knowledge of SEO and Link Building
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Basic HTML Ability (For working with WordPress CMS)
  • Works with outsourced marketing suppliers when needed to maintain in house reservation system and graphic needs.

 

 

MARKETING QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 3 years professional marketing experience.
  • Experience with New Media and Internet Advertising
  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage projects and campaign with the teams from inception to execution
  • Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees to achieve objectives and support other departments.
  • Assist the business units to achieve marketing objectives (pricing, promotion, product and distribution)
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
  • Has been to Costa Rica or willing to travel and reside in Costa Rica for an extending period of time.
  • Willingness to travel to and within Costa Rica to visit subsidiary operations.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in this position please email us at lim@delmarsurfcamp.com and attach your cover letter and resume. Only selected applicants will be contacted for a further interview.

Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.

Pura Vida,

Del Mar Adventures


 

 

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Recharging the New Surf Season

November 18th, 2011

Maria Del Mar

I am so thankful for the wonderful things that life has to offer. For the first time, I was out of my home country of Costa Rica for five weeks. I call it recharging my batteries since it was fully dedicated to family time. Being used to plan vacations for all my clients, sometimes you get a little trapped in the routine where you forget about your own free time and how wonderful is to do absolutely nothing and just relax and enjoy family times.

Discovering the US

After spending five weeks in the US and not having lots of time for myself to exercise, surf and do my regular routine, I learn and understand how lucky I am to live in Costa Rica. The life and simplicity that we live in. The weather and the waves. It is amazing to me and sad at the same time how everything in the US is food related. Marketing is so good and the variety of foods is massive, definitely more diverse than in Costa Rica. Portions at restaurants are huge and kids menus consisted mostly of fried options, hot dogs and Mac & cheese.

I guess that I am glad of the fact of not having so many options that make things easier for us to chose and buy products. I will however, miss the variety of healthy food stores for sure.

Revived Passion for Costa Rica

It is a reality and gives me more energy to work in our new projects to help both kids and adults through Del Mar Surfing Academy to get healthier and live a better quality of life.

Although I have to start by cleaning up the house first. Meaning that I did gain a few pounds myself and I’m so ready to join our Del Mar Surf Camp Fitness classes so I can feel normal again. It really makes a big difference gaining a few pounds but I am prepared to work hard and hope that everyone else coming to Costa Rica to detox their bodies are too!

Ending the Surf Year Strong with a DETOX

Now it is time to go home and ready to start a new great season. There are so many amazing things going on and everything seems to be flowing the right way. I especially wanted to finish the year the right way.

This is why Del Mar Surf Camp is running a Surf, Yoga and Detox retreat from Dec 2-9 in beautiful Santa Teresa. You will have the opportunity to surf, do yoga everyday and as a highlight you will enjoy a combinations of raw, vegan and vegetarian meals to feel good and light through your week. I can’t leave out mentioning the green juices that will help you detoxify your body and feel totally energized.

We have also introduced a *NEW* Surf Retreats page where we offer special retreats every few months that feature luxury serene accommodations, great detoxing meals and daily surf & yoga. Be sure to check back every so often to see if we’ve added any new retreats!

Can’t wait to see you all in 2012!

Pura Vida,

Maria del Mar
Surf Camp Director
info@delmarsurfcamp.com

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Relax and Get Fit in Costa Rica

November 18th, 2011

We were so happy to receive this link from one of our previous Del Mar Surf Camp surfer, Daniela Andrews featuring the surf camp here on The Kit! Check out her post below or click here to visit the website. Thanks Daniela!

Relax and Get Fit At This Costa Rica Surf Camp

By: Daniela Andrews

As the days get shorter and Mother Nature starts her six-month, snow-filled power trip (also known as winter), I can’t help but daydream about hopping on a plane and taking off to the nearest tropical setting. And I know just the spot.

Del Mar Surf Camp in Costa Rica, is one of the best places for an active (but still relaxing) vacation. Last December I spent two weeks there, crossing two big things off my bucket list (vacationing by myself and learning how to surf).

The stories from that trip could fill an entire book, but who has time for that? Beauty tips and fashion secrets await on The Kit! So I’ll skip over the details and give you the Coles Notes version: Del Mar Costa Rica Surf Camp in 100 words or less.

DMSC offers two camp locations on the West coast and caters to surfers of all levels, from never-been-on-a-board-before newbies, to seasoned wave riders. They have a variety of packages, including women’s only, co-ed, detox and fitness trips, and an amazing team of instructors and guides, to make sure your trip is incredible from the moment you arrive.

The food is fresh and delicious (I’m still on the hunt for a spot that makes a traditional Costa Rican casado in Toronto) and daily yoga, hikes and surf time mean guilt-free indulgence. In short, if you’re active, adventurous and sun-loving, you’re going to love this vacation.

So if you’re itching to escape winter, at least for another few weeks, pack your sex wax, log on to the DMSC site and get ready for adventure. Pura vida.

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Surf Camp for Kids and Teens

November 10th, 2011

Hey all,

Our sister company, Del Mar Surfing Academy for Kids and Teens has just officially launched their brand new website featuring new packages, a parents corner, specials offers and new surf camp dates and lots of exciting new adventures to inspire the next generation of surfers!

Check out the video below for the new website launch announcement with Bettina Del Rio and Maria del Mar!

We are so excited to be partnering with them to provide all the parents with surf packages of their own and hope to see you and your families here in Costa Rica. Pura vida!

Maria Del Mar
Surf Camp Director
info@delmarsurfcamp.com

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Call the surf camp for free!

November 1st, 2011

Hey guys,

So its been a long time coming but it’s time that we officially got a toll free number and we finally secured our very own 1-855 number! We were able to snag a customized one and are so excited to let you guys know before we are even able to update it on our website! Don’t everyone call at once! :)

Toll Free Number: 1-855-8-DEL-MAR (335-627)

We look forward to hearing from you and hope that this makes us more accessible to all of our customers, everywhere!

Pura vida,
Angie
Marketing Chica
lim@delmarsurfcamp.com

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