The Journal

Field notes
from the north coast

Stories from the water and the retreat — coaching notes, travel guides, and the small rituals that make a week in Cabarete stick with you.

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Surf and Wingfoil in One Week: How to Split Your Days | Swell Active

The short version Yes, you can surf and wingfoil in a single week in Cabarete — because the day splits itself. Mornings are glassy…

The short version Good paddling is mostly two things: lying in the right spot so the board glides flat, and pulling water…

The short version It depends what you mean by “learn.” In a week you can realistically stand up, ride broken waves, and…

The short version A surf and yoga retreat pairs daily surf coaching with targeted yoga, so you progress faster in the water…

The short version A wingfoil holiday is a trip built around learning to wing foil — the fastest-growing watersport there is. The…

Cabarete lets you do both. Here is a sensible way to balance the two.

What actually happens the first time you pick up a wing, step by step.

A day-by-day picture of a first-timer week: coaching, rest, and a social table.