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May 22, 2017
Surf Instructor at Costa Rica Surf Camp

Henry of Costa Rica Surf Camp

How did you learn to surf?

I learned to surf at the river mouth break here in Dominical Beach. I was with some friends who were really good at surfing, and they thought I knew a little more than I did, so they gave me a short board and sent me out to the surf. There was a big swell at the time and I didn’t know how to read the tides yet, so conditions were hard. When the first wave came it was almost 10 feet! So, needless to say, it didn’t go very well for me. After that, I didn’t go back to the river mouth for a while, but I surfed in front of Roca Verde until I got better. That was my first experience and I’ve just been surfing ever since.

What made you want to be a surf instructor?

I love being a surf instructor because I love seeing people learn to surf, they’re always so happy. It’s great to see them practicing afterward and know that I helped introduce them to that, it really makes me happy too.

What do you think sets the surf instructors at Costa Rica Surf Camp apart?

People should come learn to surf here because the instructors are all really professional, the classes are well taught, and we have really small classes with only 2 people per instructor, so you’re basically getting a private lesson.

What is your favorite part about surfing?

When the waves are good! I get an adrenaline rush when surfing big waves, and when I feel stressed out it helps me burn off extra energy and relax afterward. It’s important for me to do exercise and it’s great to be able to exercise while doing something I love.

What do you like about working at Costa Rica Surf Camp?

I love the people that work here. Coming to work to hang out in good vibes makes the job a lot of fun. I also think it’s such a gift to be able to work looking at the ocean and hearing the waves. The best part is watching the sunset every day. It’s all Pura Vida here.

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Costa Rica Surf Camp was created with the intention of making our guests feel like home in Playa Dominical. Students have the opportunity to relax, meet new people, explore Playa Dominical, and enjoy the unique characteristics that this town has to offer, from waterfalls to the most extensive range of wildlife!

Costa Rica Surf Camp is different from other surf camps out there because WE CARE. We treat our guests like family. We show them spots only locals know about. We teach them about the waves, the culture, and the wildlife. We invite our guests to see what pura vida is all about.

Surfing Playa Dominical with Costa Rica Surf Camp, offers great advantages:

  • Playa Dominical’s waves break 365 days a year so Costa Rica Surf Camp surfers can count on having waves for their surfing vacation.
  • Playa Dominical is a beach break. This offers two advantages:
  • Firstly, beach breaks are safer than reef breaks or point breaks
  • Secondly, Playa Dominical offers smaller waves on the inside for beginners and larger waves on the outside for advanced surfers.
  • For more advanced and adventurous surfers there are point breaks near by.
  • Best of all Playa Dominical waves are not crowded like other places in Costa Rica! This means more fun and relaxation!