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4, 3 ,2 ,1 - Our size-guide to ‘perfect’ surfing!
Is bigger really better or is shorter better or bigger and shorter better? Is a big board uncool and am I only a real surfer when dreaming about hollow-offshore 8ft point breaks?
30.08.2017 / Categories: surf course, surfing theory
Follow these golden rules of gear care and you will make your equipment last 10+
If you are like me, you want your very own surfboard and surfsuit to be your loyal friend in good waves and bad wipeouts, on rainy days and in sunshine waves - ideally to last you a lifetime. But in reality your surf equipment is entangled in a complex love and hate relationship with the salty sea a
25.08.2017 / Categories: surf course, surfing theory
5 Long-term benefits of surfing and why it is never too late to start
There are these moments in life when an escape is inevitable and surf breaks with blue skies, all day sun, crystal clear turquoise water and epic waves - best to find here on the Canary Islands - are usually the best to forget all about offices, desks and indoors - you name it! But have you consider
22.08.2017 / Categories: fuerteventura, lanzarote, surf course, surfing theory, wellness & fun
The life of our SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING INTERN KENNY
Well, where to begin…….. As I sit here and look back on the last 11 months, it is safe to say that it has been the best time of my life. To anyone looking into doing something similar I would highly recommend it! Link to apply below :)
11.08.2017 / Categories:
Marie Claire magazine visits Sunwave Surfcamp!
In April 2017 we were lucky enough to be joined by 3 travel writers from Marie Claire magazine in the Netherlands! They were visting our beautiful island, Fuerteventura, to do a peice for the latest edition of Marie Claire - out now! (August 2017 - Netherlands edition only)
03.08.2017 / Categories: fuerteventura
Meet our new surf instructor - Andrew!
Sending out a very warm welcome, and a big hello to our brand new surf instructor Andrew! Andrew is the newest member to the Sunwave surfcamp team, joining us straight off the plane from England where he has been located for the last year.
31.07.2017 / Categories: surf course
The 5 Rules of Surf Nutrition
The most important part of fueling surf sessions (and nutrition in general, for that matter) is to have a solid nutritional foundation. When you eat mostly whole foods and give your body all the nutrients it needs, you fuel a system where all your metabolic processes work optimally. Your muscles hav
22.07.2017 / Categories: surfing theory
Help the Junior German National surf team get to Japan!
Help Sunwave Surfcamp team member, Anotinio Hirsch and The Junior German National surf team get to Japan! The are willing to go to the ISA Vissla world Junior surfing games in Hyuga, Japan in September 2017
18.07.2017 / Categories: wellness & fun
The perfect partnership - Roxy and Sunwave Surfcamp in Fuerteventura
The partnership between Roxy, Quiksilver and Sunwave Surfcamp has been one dating back for over 10 years. In October 2016 we were lucky enough to have some of the Roxy girls visit us here on Fuerteventura shooting their latest Summer 2017 fashion collection which is launching this month!
14.07.2017 / Categories: fuerteventura, wellness & fun
Which surf course level should I pick?
Before you arrive at Sunwave Surfcamp, or any surf camp for that matter, it is important that you communicate your current skill and experience to us so we can plan your surf coaching to maximise your progress as a surfer. It doesn't matter whether you have never surfed a day in your life or yo
11.07.2017 / Categories: surf course, surfing theory