Barbados Women's Surf Camp

You’ll be greeted at 3pm at airport arrivals by your trip leaders Jodie or Chelsea and whisked away to your base for the week (around 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International airport).

After a surf-stoked week, you’ll head off at 10 am and will be dropped at the airport in good time for a stress-free check-in.

Please note that our transfer collection time is 3pm. If your flight gets in outside of these times, please don’t worry – check out our travel section for more information.

The trip will officially start at 4pm.

You’ll be staying at one of two luxurious large, self-catering apartments, right on the beach at Freights Bay. These apartments have been hand-picked and are clean, safe and perfect for surfing – the waves are just steps away! The two apartments are ground floor and middle floor, and there are single and twin room options available. 

 As well as being right on the beach, the apartments are brilliantly set up for surfers. There’s an outdoor shower for a post-surf rinse-off and surfboard storage. The manicured front lawn is great for chilling with friends, catching the rays and is where we’ll deliver some of our coaching.

Both apartments are self-catering, but there will be the option to eat out each night. There are plenty of amazing restaurants within walking distance that suit both economy and high-end budgets.The apartments feature well-equipped kitchens, living areas and stunning open air balconies overlooking the sea. The water is so close that you can count turtles from your balcony while sipping your morning coffee! Rooms are clean, secure and air-conditioned. Prepare to wake up and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.

Private rooms & twin rooms are available. 

Top Floor Apartment: This apartment accommodates up to 5 guests. It features 3 private ensuite rooms and one twin room with an adjacent bathroom.

Ground Floor Apartment: Located below the top floor, this apartment accommodates up to 4 guests. It includes 2 twin rooms with a shared bathroom.

Rooms are allocated in the order of bookings, with the largest rooms reserved for those who book earliest.

Get ready to advance your surfing to the max. With five days of in-water coaching, video analysis and theory sessions, you’ll step up your skills and improve your technique in no time. This trip is perfect for new surfers, for those who want to surf out back for the first time or have surfed out back and want to develop their skills of catching unbroken waves. You’ll be in great hands with Jodie– she’s a fantastic surfer and coach, alongside Jodie you’ll have professional surfer Chelsea who will be with you every step of the way too – they are the perfect dream team!

On a typical day you’ll be up early to surf at dawn – you can pretty much guarantee you’ll be the first in the water. The beauty of your accommodation location is that you can leave the water and have a coffee before jumping in again. It’s that close! After the surf, you’ll go through video feedback while munching some brunch, before a chill to recharge. You’ll meet up again in the afternoon for activities, drinks and food.

For more details on what each day involves, check out our Itinerary.

During the week you will receive: 

• Five days of surf coaching delivered by life-long surfers, qualified ISA instructors, lifeguards and Barbados locals Jodie and Chelsea. Remember you can surf as much or as little as you want throughout the trip, this is a no-pressure surf camp with the focus on fun!
• Photo and video analysis.
• Training includes a flat water session to establish your paddle skills and techniques.
• There are two instructors per eight guests. Much smaller than most other surf camps – these small groups ensure you get personalised coaching every step of the way.
• A Women + Waves surfing log book to track your progress and accelerate your improvements.
• We choose the best tidal state, swell size and conditions for you to get the most out of your sessions.
• All equipment provided. You will have a board waiting for you in Barbados to suit your experience level and needs.

Seeing yourself surf is the best way to improve and gives you a move-by-move breakdown. Plus, you get to take the footage and photos home with you including some amazing in-water Go-Pro footage too – it’s a great memento, looks killer on your instagram and is a valuable coaching tool.

This trip includes a unique yoga session with your trip leader Jodie, tailored specifically for the women on our surfing trips. This yoga session will blend mindful asana movement designed to develop and enhance your flexibility, strength and surfing endurance, with breathing techniques to help calm the mind and body. This may also include meditation practices that will relax your body and soul to help foster a serene and focused surfing mindset. By integrating these three yogic elements you’ll reduce your stress and anxiety empowering you to overcome mental and physical challenges in your surfing progression.

Learn to Surf Skate – a super fun sport which is taking the surf community by storm. Surf skating is an invaluable tool to help you develop the dynamic body movements you require during surfing. It helps you improve your balance, generate speed and navigate through turns. 

During the trip, you will receive one Surf Skating & video analysis session. Our instructors will deliver a series of drills that enable you to practise toe and heel control, opening your shoulders and using your arms to draw clean lines through your turns. 

This workshop will increase your time spent on a board simulating these manoeuvres. Which in turn, will increase your balance, strengthen your muscle memory and increase your rate of progression on a surfboard.

• A visit to the beautiful Bathsheba beach to see the famous surf break ‘Soup Bowl’.
• Superb snorkelling – we recommend bringing a mask and snorkel
• Turtle watching from your front balcony
• 2 incredible yoga sessions led by Jodie 
• Experience some of the Caribbean’s most scenic and untouched coastline
• Optional organised meals at breathtaking beach clubs
• Optional professional massage from Jodie (not included in the price)
• Optional kayak or paddleboard tours available (not included in the price)
• Remember, you are staying less than 20 seconds from the ocean – you can pick up your board and hit the water whenever you feel like it!

Please note that these optional activities may incur an additional charge.

In Barbados, you can eat like a queen. The food here is fresh, locally grown, vibrant and oh so tasty. From fried flying fish (the national dish) to coconut turnovers, there’s sure to be something to satisfy your taste buds. As an island, Barbados does import some items, which you may find expensive, bear this in mind when planning your food. 

Food isn’t included in the trip price, but you’ll be staying in a self-catering apartment where you can whip up delicious meals and prepare lunches each day just the way you like.

Buying simple, local brands from the supermarket is ideal for those fast snacks to refuel, ready for your next surf. Make up some pasta and sauce or avocado on toast (the local avos are huge and delicious and you can just spread them on your toast like butter). Then treat yourself to a meal out in the evening. You can stay on a tight budget or splash out – there are restaurants within walking distance that suit all budgets.

 With Jodie on the team, we have a goldmine of useful information to get everyone the food they want. We’ve tried, tested and hand-chosen the spots that we visit so there’s a good mixture of exclusive fine dining, local vibes and high-energy surf fuel to suit the budget and any dietary requirements.