‘The Flow of Surfing’ by Julie Javelle

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Surfing is all about feeling the flow. Being a good surfer doesn’t mean the ability to do great maneuvers. Of course we can recognize experienced surfers when we see them in the water, but a good surfer is one that recognizes a certain flow and feeling that is as unique as she is. This flow is felt on your first drop, riding a wave, getting speed or barreled, or even just paddling out. For some more than others, it can be hard to recognize the flow of surfing. But no matter what level of surfer you may be, it is ...read post

Recipes for Surfers: Tequila-Lime Shrimp Skewers

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TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS   This is a recipe for one of our special plates at the Eat at Joe’s restaurant located here at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo, Costa RIca. This makes 8 delicious  servings- Tequila-Lime Shrimp Skewers Tequila, lime & Cointreau-marinated shrimp grilled on the barbie and covered in fresh mango salsa. Served with cilantro-rice, plantains & grilled tomato halves. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons tequila 4 tablespoons triple sec 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoon bottled hot sauce (such as Chilero) 3 garlic cloves, minced 48 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails ...read post

Celebrating 2 years of working with Robert August

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….. “My travels have taken me all over the world and I have met great people. Now a big part of the world is coming to me. I truly enjoy meeting everyone at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp. This place is bitchin!’”  ~ Robert August Nearly two years ago, a partnership was formed between Witch’s Rock Surf Camp and Robert August with the goal being to create the ultimate surfing experience in Costa Rica. Today, that partnership remains stronger then ever with all of us eagerly anticipating what lies ahead. Few people have had the impact on surfing that Robert has had. ...read post

Top 5 Responses to “Someone tell me how ‘big’ these nachos are”

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….. Last month we paid tribute to one of the long-time staples of the Witch’s Rock Surf Camp experience. Having already developed what one could describe as a cult-like following, the ‘Nachos as Big as Your Ass’ from our Eat at Joe’s restaurant gained even more notoriety upon our April announcement that we created and added Pale Ale nacho cheese sauce to the recipe. An already heaping, delicious and loaded plate of nachos with a name you’ll never forget was taken to a new level of delicious using our very own Witch’s Rock Pale Ale. Just how famous have Nachos ...read post

Obama in Costa Rica: Will Good Waves and Great Beer Bring Him to Tamarindo?

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“God and the Devil would surf together if the waves were good enough”  By now, most are aware that United States President Barack Obama will be stopping here in Costa Rica today. Obama will arrive in San Jose Friday afternoon, fresh off of morning meetings in Mexico City, Mexico. Obama is scheduled to then meet with Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla to discuss issues related to the two countries. The two dignitaries will follow up their evening by participating in a ‘cultural event’ featuring some of Costa Rica’s talented youth. Why is this noteworthy to us? Well…. Obama loves to ...read post

Fulfilling a Promise Made Between Brother & Sister

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  This is a letter we received from a soon to be first time guest, Anna.We can’t tell you how much it means to us to receive such kind words. The opportunity to help guests such as Anna realize a life-promise is something we don’t take lightly. Pura Vida. ….. Dear Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, I just want to take a moment to let the owner Joe and his wife Holly know what an amazing experience I have had with his reservation staff this far. I sent a message out originally about a month ago to get information about fulfilling ...read post

South Swells, Free Room Fall & Custom Hand-Shapes….

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 ….. The wave gods have been generous to us as of late as it appears the southern hemisphere will be active and in full gear from this point forward. This means south swell after south swell hitting the shores of northern Costa Rica and providing waves of every shape & size for all of us to enjoy. Free Rooms for Fall These south swells that have been marching in will continue to do so through September and into October. For the last two years, we’ve been offering up our hotel rooms to guests for free here at Witch’s Rock Surf ...read post