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|Trending now: Surf Wear and Gear for Costa Rica’s Summer Season
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
While the rest of the northern surfing world is gearing up for snowboarding for the winter, Costa Rica is heating up for the 2012-2013 summer season. Sunny days, blue skies and dry trade winds are soon headed our way … ideal for surf vacations!
Look your best and get the most stoke with the latest in surf fashion and gear. Check it out!
First, Costa Rica is positioned at approximately 9 degrees north latitude. That means our water is warm – averaging 26-30 C (79-85 F) all the time! No neoprene wetsuits, dry suits, hoods, boots or gloves needed here! You just need a cool pair of board 
shorts or a bikini.
Trending in world fashion all spring and summer this year was surf apparel. Quiksilver surf wear is still hot in all the fashion magazines for Fall 2012. When talking about surf wear, which is all about comfort and “laid-back” styles, you’ve got to know the Big Five: Quiksilver and Roxy, Billabong, Hurley, O’Neill and Rip Curl. Surfing News Daily tells us to go for a burst of bright color in flip flops to accessorize any summer outfit for your “just off the beach” surfer look.
Sun protection is a must, especially since Costa Rica is so near the equator. Make sure to use plenty of sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher and waterproof) and a lycra rashguard when out in the water; add a sun hat for the beach.
Try a new board. Surfer Magazine recommends trying a new board to give you a new challenge and mix up your regular surf routine. Firewire recently introduced their new 
“Sustainable Surfboards” that meet the “Ecoboard Project” benchmark from the environmental nonprofit organization Sustainable Surf. The “Enviroflex” boards are glassed with Entropy Super Sap epoxy resin made with 25% biologically-derived carbon, and are being released in 2012 in limited quantities; the main launch will be in 2013. Sustainable Surf is a nonprofit organization that promotes surfing as a global leader in sustainable lifestyles and business. The “Ecoboard Project” gives surfers the opportunity to buy high-performance surfboards made from the latest in “green technology” and recycled materials.
When not in the water, or to get ready for your big Costa Rica surf vacation, keep your surfing skills in shape on the Bamboo Series Skateboards by Arbor. Why is this cool? Bamboo is the world’s most sustainable “green” building materials. Bamboo produces more oxygen than most trees; the giant woody grass grows incredibly fast, maturing in only 3-5 years; it’s durable and strong and you don’t have to use pesticides to protect it; and bamboo decomposes into 100% reusable compost. Arbor Skateboards has 3 Bamboo models: Timeless, Fish and Axis.
Help plant trees in the ra
inforest in Costa Rica and Brazil when you buy Jameson 2 Eco shoes. The etnies brand top-selling shoe is big in the surf-skate-snowboard-BMX crowd. The low-top canvas shoe is part of etnies’ “Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree reforestation program,” and is made using recycled rubber from old bike tires in the outsole and recycled plastic bottles in the PET shoe laces. The program is simple – for every pair of Jameson 2 Eco shoes sold, one tree gets planted. In Costa Rica, they’ve already planted 35,000 trees working with the nonprofit charitable organization La Reserve Forest Foundation and the Maleku indigenous tribe.
What do you do with leftover surfboard resin so it doesn’t end up in a landfill? If you’re Donna von Hoesslin, owner/designer of Betty Belts ocean-inspired jewelry and accessories, you turn it into wearable, durable and eye-catching jewelry. Each color stripe on the jewelry is excess resin from a surfboard made in Donna’s home of California, which means that every original handmade piece is connected to boards out there riding ocean waves. How cool is that?
Back to surf vacations! Go for th
e ultimate surf vacation experience in Costa Rica with Del Mar Surf Camp. Choose from three spectacularly beautiful locations – Nosara Beach on the Guanacaste Pacific Coast, Santa Teresa Beach on the Pacific’s Nicoya Peninsula, and Hermosa Beach on the Central Pacific Coast. Del Mar Surf Camp specializes in surf vacation packages, yoga-surf retreats and day surf camps for adults, women only and families. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, enjoy an epic surf vacation in this rainforest paradise with Del Mar Surf Camp. Domestic flights and transfers to all of Del Mar’s locations are included in all surf vacation packages!
By Shannon Farley from Enchanting Costa Rica
Tags: costa rica, del mar surf camp, surf, surf apparel, surf gear, surf vacation, surf vacation packages, surf wear, surfboards, yoga surf retreats
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All Chicas’ Surf Trip Inspires Fun & Camaraderie
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Who wouldn’t want to be a surfer girl? Surfing is outrageously fun. You’ve got the challenge and freedom of riding the incredible power of the ocean; the feeling of dancing with sunshine sparkling on the water, like a mermaid or dolphin. It’s an adventure, and you get fit with a nice tan!
Now’s your chance to be a cool surfer girl!
Costa Rican surfer Maria del Mar founded Del Mar Surf Camp 10 years ago with a tight-knit group of long-time surfing friends. Originally called the “Costa Rica Surfing Chicas,” the group is celebrating all that they’ve accomplished with a “road trip of a lifetime” visiting all of their favorite surf spots, doing yoga every day, and delighting in the beauty of Costa Rica. You’ll go to all of Del Mar’s top surf locations in Jaco and Hermosa beaches on the Central Pacific Coast, and Nosara and Santa Teresa beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula.
The package includes all of your transportation from San Jose and return (fly in to the Juan Santamaria International Airport), shared accommodations in luxurious beachfront homes, all meals, daily surf lessons and coaching, daily yoga classes, and local sightseeing.
Del Mar Surf Camp in Costa Rica is offering an unforgettable surfing trip just for “chicas.” For 8 days and 9 nights you can be a groovy surf girl in the gorgeous tropics of Costa Rica with warm waves and plenty of sunshine. Whether you’ve never touched a surfboard in your life or you are already an experienced mermaid, this exclusive trip is about sharing the magic of surfing and the camaraderie of new girl friends. It’s perfect for everyone.
Every day you’ll surf for 2-3 hours, using high quality epoxy long boards from NSP & South Point (soft top boards are also available). You’ll be coached by instructors who have surfed these waves their whole lives and who are certified with Red Cross of Costa Rica in CPR, Water Rescue, ISA and First Aid; no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure quality training and maximum waves. The trip is doubly special because they’ve combined the complementary benefit of yoga with surfing. Del Mar’s style of Yoga combines principles of Ashtanga, Bikram and Anusara to create a strong, healthy and happy flow; classes relieve stress and anxiety, improve balance and flexibility, and increase strength and calmness. At the end of your active week, you’ll enjoy a complimentary one hour full body massage to rejuvenate your body before heading home.
So grab your flip flops and sunscreen and live your surfer girl dream!
By Shannon Farley from Enchanting Costa Rica
Tags: costa rica, hermosa beach, Jaco beach, nicoya peninsula, Nosara Beach, santa teresa beach, surf, surf girl
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding makes a big splash worldwide
Monday, May 28th, 2012
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is one of the the best new water sport in the world, Also called Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP for short, the sport is popular with surfers as a way to keep fit when surf is low and also as another way to catch waves. Because it is a great full-body workout, other athletes like skiers, snowboarders, etc. are using Stand Up Paddle Surfing to cross train.
Costa Rica is a great destination to practice this sport . Imagine Stand Up Paddle Surfing as “walking on water,” it involves standing on a big, long modified surfboard and using a long paddle (like a one blade kayak paddle) to maneuver in the water. You use balance and the strength of your body “core” to stay up and move. Since you are standing at your full height, you get both a great look at the marine life below and clear views all around. You can discover new areas paddling far out past the surf line or explore calm bays and inlets; SUP also is popular on lakes and rivers.We have The ultra long & stable board allows you to balance standing up, sitting, kneeling or laying on your stomach like surfing. You paddle with a single oar & cruise out in the ocean. Stand up paddle board instructors will teach you how to paddle out through the beach break, introduce you to different techniques and even catch some waves.Del Mar Surf Camp in Hermosa Beach on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast has two fantastic Stand Up Paddle Boarding packages – one for 4 days / 5 nights and the other for 6 days / 7 nights. Designed for both men and women seeking adventure and surfers of all levels, the vacation packages’ theme is “Relax. Paddle.
Discover the Ocean.” SUP instructors will teach you how to paddle out through the beach break, introduce you to different techniques of paddle boarding, and even show you how to catch some waves. Your days will be spent in conditioning and training classes to strengthen your core (Beach Boot Camp, Circuit Training, boxing, etc.),
and going out on Stand Up Paddling tours. After each full day, Yoga or Pilates classes will enable you to stretch your muscles and practice your flexibility.
By Shannon Farley from Enchanting Costa Rica
Tags: costa rica, hermosa beach, santa teresa beach, stand up paddle, surf
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All-inclusive surf vacations thrill adventurers!
Friday, April 27th, 2012
By Del Mar Surf Camp, Playa Hermosa, Jacó
Looking for the ultimate surf vacation and a great adventure? Costa Rica is the place for you!
Chase some perfect waves and have the time of your life at Del Mar Surf Camp’s Co-Ed 
All-Inclusive Surf Camp. We offer the best surf vacation experience with a choice of 3 different spectacularly beautiful locations in Costa Rica – a place full of magic beaches and fun waves – at Hermosa Beach on the Central Pacific Coast, Nosara Beach on the northern Pacific Coast of Guanacaste, or Santa Teresa Beach on the Pacific’s Nicoya Peninsula.
Vacation camp sessions from 5 to 7 days are available from now through August 2012 (check dates). You’ll surf Costa Rica like a localwith our 100% authentic Costa Rican surf camp, learning every day from instructors who have surfed these waves their whole lives. All our instructors are bilingual, but you’ll be sure to learn a bit of Spanish during your week. We guarantee a ratio of no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure quality training and maximum waves. For beginners and advanced surfers alike, your surf lessons will always be accompanied by surfing experts certified with Red Cross of Costa Rica in CPR, Water Rescue, ISA and First Aid.
Every day you’ll surf for 2-3 hours, using high quality epoxy long boards from NSP & South Point (soft top boards are also available). Surfing photography is included in your package so you won’t have to worry about remembering the first time you caught a wave! As part of your program, you’ll go on a daily nature walk to enjoy the different sights of Costa Rica and warm up for your daily surf lesson. Best yet, all of your meals are included during the entire camp session! You’ll eat healthy local Costa Rican cuisine, and go out to a different favorite local restaurant for dinner every night – hanging out with the locals at the best spots.
All packages include top-rated accommodations, private or shared, located either 
beachfront or close to the beach to ensure you’re always near the surf. Shared room prices are based on double occupancy. Getting there is also taken care of with airport transport provided from the closest airport – San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport for Hermosa and Jaco beaches, Nosara Airport for Nosara Beach (a local flight), and Tambor Airport for Santa Teresa Beach (a local flight).
Adding to the adventure, besides surfing and nature walks, you will select another adventure activity available in your area to do – canopy zipline tour, stand-up paddling tour, sea kayaking, horseback riding tour or ATV tour. At the end of your very active week, we will pamper you with a complimentary one hour full body massage to rejuvenate your body before heading home.
Here is what your All-Inclusive Co-Ed Surf Camp Package includes:
• Private/shared accommodations
• Roundtrip airport transfer to closest airport to surf camp location
• Three healthy meals daily with dinners in town
• All required ground transportation to activities
• Camp Host & local guide
• Daily surf lesson and gear
• Professional surfing photography & surf photo analysis
• Complimentary 1 hour massage
• Choice of 1 adventure tour
• Daily nature walks and local sightseeing
• Del Mar Surf Camp gift
Active vacations have become the number one choice around the world for how people spend their time off. Del Mar Surf Camp specializes in surf vacation packages, yoga-surf retreats and day surf camps for kids, teens, adults, women only and families.
By Shannon Farley from Enchanting Costa Rica
Tags: all-inclusive, Beach, costa rica, del mar surf camp, Hermosa, Santa Teresa, surf
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