beginner surfer

February 12, 2026
Pura Vida Costa Rica

Beginner Surf Retreat for Women over 40: From Fear to “I Did It”

I Want to Surf, But I’m Terrified: A Positive Guide to Women’s Surf Retreats in Costa Rica (40+ & Beginners Welcome) Maybe this sounds familiar: You […]
May 18, 2020
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Surfing Through Adversity

Life has certainly shown us in recent months that no matter our best laid plans, the world can turn itself upside down in an instant. As […]
June 25, 2019
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

How To Surf: Learning Surf Etiquette Video

Oh my!  What’s that?  Yet another top rated ‘How to Surf’ video from your favorite surf camp?  Yes, it’s time to hit you square between the […]
April 9, 2019
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

How To Pop Up With Injuries Video

Traditional surf schools: “All you’ve got to do is jump” he yells.  There are thirty of us lying in the baking sand attempting to follow our […]
December 18, 2018
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

How To Pop Up On A Shortboard, Part 1

Life is full of many ponderous mysteries – such as, who wrote the Bonnie Tyler hit ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’?  What’s the proper technique for […]
July 28, 2016
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Surf Camp Love Letter

Hi Tierza, You are a goddess for dreaming up and manifesting this surf camp–it has been such a wonderful experience! Tell me, is it normal that […]