- Mentawais, Indonesia -
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July 6 - 15, 2024
Spots Left: 6
10-Days of Power Surf Training in the best waves of the World
Improve your surf techniques, learn how to get barrelled and repeat
Practice on SmoothStar Surf Trainers
Run and organised by Rodrigo Machado
10-Days of POWER SURF training in the best waves of the World, with POWER SURF trainers, trained by Rodrigo Machado (those retreats are not with Rodrigo himself)
You can expect an intense 10-days of non stop surfing, learning new techniques, having all of your surf sessions filmed and leaving the retreat with your surfing fully transformed.
You'll be staying at a resort in the Northern Mentawais, strategically located in the middle of 24+ perfect waves.
Make memories, new friends and bring your surfing to a whole new level.
This surfing program is designed for:
3
Intermediate +
You're hooked. You know how to take off, duck dive, turn & paddle confidently. You want to improve your surf techniques. You are fit enough to spend 4 hours in the water and push the limits on steeper takeoffs. You may have been surfing for years but not enough to progress. You feel stuck and want to step up your game.
The listed surf level is the suggested experience level for this retreat.
If you are not sure if this retreat is the right one for you, please fill out the form below with a note, or simply contact us.
WAVES in Mentawais, during the month of APRIL
There are about 20 waves around the resort of all types and for all levels, rights, lefts, a-frames. All of the waves in the Mentawais are reef breaks, those reef were perfectly designed by nature giving those waves their perfect shapes that attract surfers from all over the World. The month of April is considered early season for the Mentawais and it is one of the most perfect time to practice surf techniques in a user friendly size with already some consistency to it as the first long period swells of the season start to show up.
Expect an average 4 to 6 foot perfect waves on a daily basis, with occasional bigger and smaller days. You will get some long rides allowing for multiple turns and barrels if you want to. The surf guide at the resort will make the call depending on weather conditions to bring the group to the best surf spot each day.
There are two daily surf departures at predetermined times the night before, but with possible changes depending on the conditions.
Typical Schedule
While the schedule will change depending on the waves, here is what to expect on a day-to-day basis:
- Power Surf Warm up at first light
- Surf
- Breakfast
- Surf Coaching
- Lunch Time
- Power Surf Skate
- Surf
- Surf Coaching
- Stretching
- Dinner
- Video coaching
The Crew
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Rodrigo Machado – Surf Coach and Founder of the Power Surf Training
Rodrigo is a Brazilian surfer and founder of the POWER SURF method. Throughout his 25-years of surfing experience, he has deepened his teachings in the art of ‘Surf Hacks’ throughout 4 major pillars that are Physical, Technical, Tactical and Psychological. The POWER SURF is born from his practices of yoga and self-knowledge, the art of breathing and meditating, natural gymnastic and capoeira acrobatic movements. Rodrigo teaches surfers looking to perform better from intermediate to advanced levels of surfing. The POWER SURF method is now practiced internationally supporting thousands of surf athletes in achieving their full potential.
Accommodations
Resort in North Mentawai
Nestled on a private bay in the North Mentawais, the resort offers several types of accomodations varying in size and number of bed, but all combining local style and modern comfort. Air conditioning, hot shower, orthopedic mattresses, 400 thread count sheets and daily housekeeping.
The menu favors the use of natural and local ingredients, mixing international dishes and local cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Retreat Price
– $US 5097 for shared room
– $US 5688 private room
What is included
- Includes 9-nights accommodation
- POWER SURF training
- Filming of all your waves
- Airport transfer to the hotel in Padang and transfer from the hotel in Padang to the port in both directions,
- Mentawais Fast and transfer to the Resort with board fees both ways
What is not included
- Flight ticket to Indonesia
- Flight Ticket Jakarta to Padang
- Hotel in Jakarta & Padang
- Surfing Fee Mentawai are not include
How to get there?
Arrival in Indonesia by the city of Jakarta.
From there, flight to the city of Padang on the coast of Sumatra.
Overnight in Padang and continue to the islands the next day.
7.30AM – Depart Padang
10.30AM – Stop in Sikabaluan
11.30AM – Departure for Siberut
1.30 PM – Arrival at the port of Siberut around
2 PM – Transfer with boat from the resort to the island
We suggest everyone to buy their flights arriving to Padang, 1 day before the trip & returning 1 day after the end of the trip.
