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

The Return of Local Sponsorship: Why We’re Proud to Support Isaac Vega

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….. Winds of change are sweeping through many of the major brands most commonly associated with surfing. For the last 20+ years, companies like Quiksilver and Billabong have been among the handful of large corporations racing to stamp their flags on as many beaches and their stickers on as many surfboards as possible. In this battle to lay claim to surf-brand supremacy, the hunt was on to snatch up the next generation of surfers cropping up from all over the world in hopes of finding the next Kelly Slater or Andy Irons. For smaller surf shops looking to find ways ...read post

Witch’s Rock Instructor Profile: Pako (Brian Vega)

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Pako grew up on a small traditional family ranch in Villa Real, just outside Tamarindo. He learned to surf ‘the hard way’ by spending long hours in the water, with no formal coaching. Over 14 years, picking up some style cues from local rippers like Pedro Cruz (from the Pescador Restaurant), he has developed into a smooth and powerful surfer. Pako is as proficient on a longboard as he is on a shortboard, and has the respect of everyone in the water, but we didn’t get to know him too well until he joined us at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp ...read post

WRSC Surf Instructor Gets Engaged Live on the Radio

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Congratulations Percy and Melissa!

Love was in the air this week at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp. On Friday night, in front of a crowded restaurant at Eat @ Joe’s, live on the radio during Witch’s Rock Pirate Radio, one of our guests proposed to one of our surf instructors. It was very romantic! The guest was return-client Melissa Freake, asking Percy Arias to marry her live on Radio 2. I can’t think of a better way to ask for someone’s hand in marriage but on the beach, in Costa Rica, watching the sunset… but on NATIONAL RADIO?! That’s going to be a great story ...read post

Meet our Surf Programs Manager: Kailani Jiménez

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Kailani Jiménez - WRSC Surf Programs Manager - Tamarindo, Costa Rica

If you’ve been to WRSC in the last 2 years, you’ve certainly met Kailani (aka Kai), an amazing surf instructor and our Surf Programs Manager as of January this year. She’s that spunky, friendly, petite little Costa Rican gal that so many of our guests love getting an opportunity to know. If you can’t spot Kai (given that she’s only a whopping 5’1″), you will definitely spot her miniature 4-pound Yorkie named Zeesha with the similar personality, following Kai wherever she goes at the camp. When not instructing in the water or managing the surf programs, she also teaches two ...read post

WRSC Employee of the Month: The Lovely Annia Rodriguez

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  Some people have the ability to make a big impact in a short amount of time. Annia Rodriguez is one of those people. Annia joined the team at WRSC this past high-season as a waitress. With the opening of the El Vaquero Bar, we were busier than ever and needed extra help. Annia was one of our new hires who hit the ground the running (sometimes literally) with a megawatt smile and a great attitude ...read post

Congratulations to former surf camp employee Josymar Fuentes

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After many years of running Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, it makes us proud when one of our crew goes big. This is why we’d like to send out a big congratulations to Josymar Fuentes.Josymar is now sponsored by …Lost and has just released a surf video here in Costa Rica. Check out the video teaser below, then come by the surf shop to pick up our copy (we will have them in stock next week).  The surf video only costs $15 and proceeds go to support a local orphanage. I have known Josymar Fuentes since he was 16 years old ...read post