Surfing

Reading waves in surfing
/ Jul 6

Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Catching waves is one of the most important skills in surfing and should not be overlooked….

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Surfboard types
/ Jun 22

Surfboard Shape Explanation: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?

For the first time, I have been playing around with different types of surfboard shapes. As a Southern California native, I used to grab whatever white squash tail thruster board everyone else…

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Quotes about Surfing
/ May 25

20 Surf Quotes That Speak to the Soul

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga While there are many compilations of surf quotes, they are usually the exact, run-of-the-mill quotes that…

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Reading at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ Mar 16

16 Best Surf Books of All Time

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Riding a wave, aka surfing, is nearly ineffable, indescribable. Despite that, the authors featured in our…

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Family surf camp in Uvita, Costa Rica
/ Feb 9

The Ultimate Guide to Surfing for Kids

Through our many years of running our Bodhi Surf + Yoga Family Surf Camps, we know a thing or two when it comes to surfing for kids. Within the last 13 years,…

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Paddling out to surf at Playa Uvita
/ Jan 12

Playa Uvita: Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As you probably know, there are many beaches all over the world where you can learn…

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When and where to surf in Costa Rica
, / Dec 15

Costa Rica Surf Guide: When and Where to Surf in Costa Rica

Costa Rica boasts rideable waves all year round, which is why it is one of the most popular surf destinations in the world. It is known for its quality and quantity of…

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Frontside surf stance
/ Dec 8

How to Surf: Learning to Turn on a Surfboard in the White Water

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner…

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Surfer girl in Costa Rica
/ Dec 1

Is Surfing a Sport? And Why it Matters

To quickly answer this question, yes, surfing is a sport according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Surfing officially debuted as an Olympic sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, there is…

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Speeding up on a surfboard
/ Nov 10

How to Pop Up on a Surfboard: Learning to Surf in the White Water

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner…

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