Not everyone signs up for a surf retreat expecting it to be a life-changing experience. Many of us just want to get better in the water, catch more waves, and maybe enjoy a beautiful place with good company without having to plan too much out ourselves. But more often than not, something deeper happens.
As a former Amiga Allison describes,
“Although I’m not a person prone to drama, my Surf With Amigas retreats have been life changers—every single one.”
So what is it about a women’s surf trip with SWA that can create such a lasting impact? Here are three reasons why it might just change your life, too:
1. You Finally Break Through What’s Been Holding You Back
Progress in surfing can often feel painstakingly slow, especially when you’re learning on your own with inconsistent waves and don’t have a chance to get into the lineup as much as you’d like. It’s easy to plateau and lack froth to paddle out for another session.
At a SWA retreat, you’ll get snapped out of a surf slump in a flash, and begin to create new habits. With both in and out of water coaching, all the real time feedback makes it easy to think about implementing new changes in your surfing.
As one Amiga put it:
“Between the in-the-water coaching and the video coaching from the shore, I improved my surfing more than I had ever hoped.”
2. You experience the power of community
There’s something special about being surrounded by a small group of women who are all there for the same reason: to learn, grow, support one another, and of course surf our brains out! As former Amiga Allison explains,
“With only 12 women at a time and at least five or six coaches, we all got such individual attention.”
Direct support in all areas of the retreat space create a community to grow, have meaningful chats, and share all the highs and lows in between. The relationships that form at these retreats often last long after the trip ends.
3. You Grow (beyond surfing)
After a week of surfing epic waves and connecting with other women from all over the world, most Amigas find that they experience a significant shift, realignment, or some element of life change. As Amiga Allison explains,
“I have not only improved my surfing more than I had ever hoped as an older adult, but I also have enjoyed some amazing connections and life-changing perspectives.”
For those doubting, just take the leap! Take the trip! A surf and yoga retreat with SWA is bound to make a difference in your surfing, and potentially your life. These trips allow us to fully disconnect from our usual routines, reconnect with others in a new place, and wholeheartedly sink into surfing while exploring new places and cultures.
