subject: Costa Rica Surf Camp retreats - Who really goes? [print this page] Costa Rica Surf Camp retreats - Who really goes?
It seems nowadays everybody wants to learn or try surfing. Stock traders, lawyers, doctors, business owners, college students and celebrities are all coming to Costa Rica surf camps to learn to surf. Even if you have never surfed you have probably worn surf clothing at one time. Does Quicksilver, Bilabong, Hurley, or Volcom sound familiar?
When we first opened "Shaka Surf Camp" in Costa Rica we weren't sure what would be our main clientele type. Everybody we talked to said we should be targeting surf magazines, other surf communities and surfer related organizations. They couldn't have been more wrong.
The majority of guests that show up at Shaka are business professionals who have very little or no surfing experience. They basically are looking for a fun, new, unique and exciting way to spend their vacation time. Something different then your typical boring commercial spa resort. And with Costa Rica's tropical rainforests, abundant wildlife, and pristine beaches you cant go wrong. A common statement we hear is, "I've always wanted to try surfing", and then a couple days later they say, "wow! it's a lot of fun, but harder than I thought it would be".
So why surf camp retreats? Because if your on vacation you don't want to have to worry about all the logistics, like surfboard transportation, equipment selection, knowing where and when to surf and most important understanding ocean safety. At a reputable surf camp retreat they provide everything you need, so you can relax, make yourself at home, and get the most out of you surfing experience and adventure.
