RETREAT DETAILS
• SurfWell was founded by Locals owner Mike Reinhardt with the goal of providing the best possible, surfing, wellness, and adventure experiences to Locals students.
• Mike has always been passionate about exploring the world through surfing and aims to share this sense of wonder and discovery with his clients by providing these retreat experiences.
• Our retreats are a great experience to rapidly improve your surfing while enjoying the warm water, sunny weather, and island life of Puerto Rico.
• 7 day, 6 night retreats with accommodations at beautiful beachfront retreat house in the Playa Jobos region of Puerto Rico
• Recommended skill level: Beginner to Intermediate (All levels welcome though)
• 5 two hour lessons by Locals-trained & certified instructors from the region at a variety of local breaks within walking distance or short drive from retreat house
• Very small groups averaging 3 students per instructor with overall retreat size of 5 - 8 people for quality attention and focus on your surf needs
• All Surf Gear Provided and available to use all week
• A variety of quality surf breaks in the area, within walking distance and short drives
• Tropical water temperatures averaging 82 degrees | Average air temperature: 84 degrees
• Daily breakfast & daily light lunch plus a welcome dinner by private chef
• TWO Photo & Video sessions + analysis session of your photos to advance your progress
• Tours of town, the surf breaks, & beaches by your local guides and surf instructors who will make you feel accommodated and informed
• Restorative Yoga Session at the retreat house
• Daily transportation to beaches for surf lessons
• Airport pick-up and drop-off from Aguadilla Airport (San Juan Airport is also a great flight option but you will need to arrange your own transport)
• Flight not included in retreat price but are cheap, direct, and easy! Just 3.25 hours from JFK and only 15 minute drive to retreat house
• Guests will each have a private bedroom with king or queen bed and private bathroom
• The Retreat House has 2 kitchens, 2 living spaces, pool, balconies, and ample outdoor lounge areas, RIGHT ON THE BEACH!
DANI
• Born and raised in Puerto Rico
• Competitive surfer & certified instructor
• Lead retreat guide with years of experience
• Teaching style: friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
JOSE
• Born & raised in Puerto Rico
• Certified instructor who teaches with Locals during the Summer
• Competitive surfer & excellent instructor
• Teaching style: super positive, patient, & detailed
NICOL
• Puerto Rico native
• Years of teaching with Locals
• Nicole will be one of your guides to show your around PR, introduce you to the locals & teach you about the culture.
• Amazing human being!
SHANE
• Rockaway native & great friend of the Locals crew
• Spends every Winter in PR
• Excellent surfer
• Shane will be doing your photo and video sessions with detailed post-session analysis.