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8 Surf & Yoga camps in Costa Rica
Whether you’re looking for a low-budget, all-inclusive, or luxury surf camp, you’ll find that Costa Rica offers a whole lot of options suited to all types of travellers and you can find below our list of 8 Surf & Yoga Camps in Costa Rica, including their location, prices and relevant info about the camps.
10 Eco-Surfboards Brands that Make Surfing Greener
It’s undeniable an increase of global awareness when it comes to campaigning for more responsible behaviour in terms of sustainability and, the surf community has always been in the first line to protect the oceans.
However, not many surfers realise how negative is the impact of their...surfboard! In fact, polystyrene - the main component used in conventional ones - needs over 500 years to decompose.
To fight this waste many businesses are constantly looking for solutions. It’s relevant to mention the role of the ECOBOARD project; an international accreditation for brands whose aim is to promote the research and implementation of “green surfboards”.
Let’s check 8 brands that are excellent in terms of performance, esthetics and eco-innovativeness!
10 sustainable surf brands from Portugal
Portugal has become the main surf destination in Europe thanks to its rugged coastline offering endless wave options.
As such, the portuguese surf industry is developing very fast and it is taking a turn towards the greener side.
How to Stay Surf-Fit During Coronavirus
If you’ve ever spent prolonged periods away from the ocean, you’ll probably be familiar with the symptoms of Phantom Kookitis - that feeling of anxiety as the doubtful thoughts loom, “I cannot remember how to surf, years of dedication are vanishing before my very eyes.”
Chances are you’ll soon find yourself practising your pop-up when nobody's looking, or simulating bottom to top-turns at random moments around the house.
13 eco-friendly swimwear brands created by and produced for women
The founders of the following swimwear brands have one main thing in common: Their incredible drive to create a better future for this planet.
These amazing women entrepreneurs understood the destructiveness of conventional fast fashion for the environment. Instead of becoming demotivated and apathetic, they rolled up their sleeves and started step by step to create better alternatives.
22 surf charities and nonprofit organization empowering women
Surfing has potential for empowerment and can be extremely supportive for the development of girls to become powerful and leading women who make a change in the community. These 22 charities and non-profit organizations were able to make a change in their community by encouraging girls to go in the water, have fun and connect with each other.
The Best Vegan Surf Camps & Retreats to Book in 2021
Vegan surf camps? Yes, you read it right.
If you think that ‘the going vegan & surfing’ combo is the gimmick of the moment, you are wrong. Many WSL surfers out there changed their diet, both to keep a healthy lifestyle and to respect nature. Kelly Slater, Tia Blanco, Nikki van Dijk to name a few.
Let’s see which ones are the best vegan surf camp/retreats worldwide to book soon (hopefully) the next holiday!
How Your Surf Business Can Use Video in Social Media
Hi y’all Surfpreneurs. Without long introduction just kicking in very fast 😬
This is what you’ll find in this article:
Relevance of videos on social media for surf businesses
Two categories of videos for social media
Important things to keep in mind for your social media videos
Types of video content for surf businesses
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How To Hire Surf Instructors for Your Surf Camp [a Simple Guide]
Your clients have spent days planning their surf trip, dreaming of somebody not so dissimilar to John John Florence, effortlessly easing them into their first waves.
We’d all love our team of surf instructors to look like they’ve been plucked from the Blue Crush gene pool, but there are many factors to consider when you start hiring surf instructors for your surf camp.
12 Non-Surf Activities that Go Well With Surf Packages
Surfing is at the core of your business, there’s no doubt about it. It’s the main reason your guests choose your destination and your camp. They want to connect with like-minded people and catch some nice waves. Running a business that is based on your surf passion is what attracts your clients to book with you.
However, what if you added something new to your offer this year? Now it may be the right time to try out new activities that can make the guest’s experience even more memorable.
Finding ways to expand your offer is beneficial both for you and your guests. With new services, you can reach new groups of travelers and that means more possible bookings.
Exploring new income streams improves your business’s financial stability which gives you more room for doing the things you love.
5 Essential Steps to Follow Before Creating a Surf Kickstarter Campaign
Let’s say that you have an incredible surf brand idea. When you think about it, your eyes shine. When you talk about it, your surf buddies give you positive feedback 🤙 You are already there: paddling for the profits.
Dreaming is nice, but making the dream a reality is nicer. Three of our Surfpreneurs used a crowdfunding platform to bootstrap their business and live the dream.
How Can Your Surf Hospitality Business Survive the Pandemic?
The Surfpreneurs community has always been a supportive place where people share their insights and offer advice to others.
The last few weeks have been hard for the majority of Surfpreneurs, especially those operating hospitality or travel businesses. Everyone is facing similar issues and the situation is changing from one day to the next.
How To Get Press Coverage On ‘The Inertia’?
Business owners generally sit on the fence about the press.
The ‘for’ camp will tell you getting press coverage and exposure is great and drives business, while the ‘against’ camp will say spend your efforts on creating lasting interest.
I will let you decide where you sit on that spectrum, but if you do decide to go ahead, here are some tips that may help your article be published on ‘The Inertia’ like mine was recently.
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