FALL IN LOVE WITH SURFING

Ride The Wave Surf Retreat is an all-inclusive retreat designed for new surfers, beginners and intermediate.
Surfing is a lifestyle, a mindset and a commitment that we are excited to share with you!

ABOUT CASA AQUA

Casa Aqua is located in the heart of Playa Venao directly on the beach. Surfer heaven, you open the door of your room, take a few steps and watch the waves. Not only a prime location, Casa Aqua offered every amenities you can dream of; a beautiful infinity pool, high speed wifi, a spacious covered terrasse, a wave lookout… The house feature four master bedrooms that are either private for couples or shared for solo travelers, with in-suite bathroom in all rooms and AC. There is a large outdoor dinning area where we will be enjoying most of our meals, a great living room space where we will do our surf theory lessons and video analysis, and plenty of room to relax after long sessions in the water. The yoga can be done right in the front of the property with the sound of the waves.

ABOUT PLAYA VENAO

Playa Venao has one of the most consistent breaks worldwide making surfing possible year round and excellent waves that vary in size around the bay. Not only is there a wave for all surf levels, it is a beach break! This means that the waves are caused by the numerous sand bars. The entire bay has a sand bottom which makes it an easy walk to the waves and beginner friendly. The small town of Playa Venao has the perfect surfing vibe and a very welcoming community ready to make it your favorite spot! We will make sure to show you around, with plenty of dinners, nights out and adventures.

SURF COACHING

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

First timer or already hooked, get ready to spend time in the water! As a surfer your schedule will be organized around the tide & waves. Practice is key, as surfing is based on learning through experience. At Ride The Wave our goal is to make sure you leave with the knowledge necessary to be a good surfer. The theory lessons will cover all the aspects of surfing including: swell forecasts, wave reading, safety, surfboard design, surfing rules, etiquette, terms and more. Every lesson in the water will be photographed or filmed and then used during the video analysis sessions to highlight where you can improve.

ADVENTURES

EXPLORE THE AREA

Part of surfing is discovering new places and meeting new people. We will take you around and show you the best spots in Playa Venao, for some unforgettable memories.

Depending on the season we will organize a day trip around the area. From stand up paddles in the mangroves to snorkeling around Island Iguana, we will make sure you soak in the Panamanian culture.

YOGA

The perfect surfing compliment

Surfing is an incredibly demanding sport. Your body and mind need to be in great shape if you’re learning and going to spend a long time in the water. It requires high levels of strength, flexibility and mobility as well as excellent balance, coordination and body control.  The surf inspired yoga sessions will stretch, work and recover your surfing muscles optimizing your physical and mental performance.

Eat well, Surf well

fresh, Local & DElicious

Surfing requires a lot of energy and good meals will fuel your body and provide the nutrients needed. Your week will include delicious healthy options from locally sourced proteins and produce from the surrounding area.

Price:

$2550 for a shared room (mixed gender, two beds, in-suite bathroom and AC).
Private Room (one kind bed, in-suite bathroom and AC) available for couples or close friends at $2450 per person.
Upgrade to private room for solo travelers may be available for an additional $750.

- Maximum 6 participants per retreat -

What’s Included?

• 7 nights accommodation in a shared room at Casa Aqua (maximum 2 per room).

• Daily breakfasts

• Daily dinners at home or out in local restaurants + farewell BBQ

• Surf classes in Playa Venao

• Surfboard rental for your entire stay

• Theory classes

• Video analysis sessions

• Yoga classes

• Day trip Adventure

• Pick up & Drop off at/to the International airport of Panama City -PTY (provided you arrive and depart on the designated days/times).

• Professional pictures daily and drone footage (surf, lifestyle, activities)

• Welcome amenity

Not Included: flights, lunches, travel insurance (required info here), night in Panama City (if needed to fit the shuttle schedule), personal expenses, alcohol, covid test (if needed).

Share this experience with your loveD onE /// even if they don’t want to surf!

Surfing is not for everyone we get it, so don’t hesitate to ask about our Surfer + Non-Surfer package. 

“This was an amazing experience that I will never forget and I'm already looking forward to next year's retreat. Capu and Lawrence are incredible hosts, and the surf instructors and video analysis are sure to improve your surfing skills.” - Katie.

“If you have never surfed before and want to dedicate time to learning the right technique, and theory then this is the retreat for you. Capu and Lawrence are generous, fun, and experienced hosts who put care and love into what they do. The food, house, excursions, video analysis, and people are amazing. It's so worth it!” - Angie.

“Ride the Wave provided me with an awesome surf camp. Came away refreshed, with more insight into what I need to work on to improve. Loved the small group format because it allowed for a more personalized experience during lessons. The house we stayed in was amazing and it allowed for us to bond as a group. Highly recommend Ride the Wave 😊🏄🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️” - Jod-Dee.

“I can’t imagine a better “learning to surf” experience! This was the perfect balance of surf-immersion in an incredibly laid-back setting, shared with new friends and seamlessly facilitated by amazing hosts.” - Brian.

“I cannot stop telling my friends about my amazing experience with Ride the Wave! It exceeded my expectations in every regard. Ride the Wave couldn’t have partnered with better surf coaches. The surf sessions were intimate and hands on so you really felt like you were getting the most out of each session. Not only was the surfing supreme but the instructors were very invested in our progress and had the ability to relay their knowledge in ways that were understandable. Being able to review our sessions via video was a game changer. I feel like I received a years worth of information in just one week. Aside from the surfing, Capu and Lawrence are amazing hosts and people. It wouldn’t have been nearly the same experience without their energy and presence. I immediately gravitated to their life stories and felt a very common sense of community with them. I came to Panama as a solo traveler but left with 6 amazing friends that I know I’ll keep in contact with. Couldn’t have dreamed up a better week if I tried!” - Nicole.