At What Age Can Kids Start Surfing?
Parenthood is the most glorious and most hectic time of your life. The highs and lows never seem to balance out to a steady equilibrium and the "to-do" list never…
How It Happened: the Making of the Movie “The Endless Summer”
In 1963 Bruce Brown, Mike Hynson, and Robert August completed an 8-month surf journey that circumnavigated the globe. Bruce shot tons of film, edited it, and released the surf classic The…
Who Will You Meet at WRSC?
Tamarindo is a true melting pot of cultures. Name any country, and we can tell you about a guest we've met over the years at WRSC. Travelers come from all…
So Bad It’s Good: North Shore the movie
If you haven't seen this 1987 surf classic, STOP what you’re doing right now and add this movie to your collection. Hollywood surf flicks are pretty lame... It’s a combination…
How To Transition From A Longboard To A Shortboard
Do you currently only ride a longboard, but you really want to learn how to ride shortboard? Are you ready to do tighter turns, drop in deeper, and take your…
Witch’s Rock Employee Profile: David Torres, Lead Surf Guide
Introducing David Torres, Lead Surf Guide for Witch's Rock Surf Camp. David is such a great guy, I really can’t say enough good things about him. He’s a 13-year veteran…
Goodbye Radio Show, Hello Podcast
Well... I'll be honest, it was a little sad having the Witch's Rock Pirate Radio Show come to an end last month. I mean... we'd been doing it every Friday…
Building the Ultimate Costa Rica Surf Van (part one)
I've always been into camper vans, ever since I was a kid. I was 18 when I bought my first van, a pea-green 1979 VW Westfalia I scored for $1600.…
Cheap Flights to Costa Rica: A Complete List for 2019
If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, booking a great flight is an important step. So how do you start?First, realize there are 2 international airports in Costa Rica:…
The Surf Seasons of Costa Rica
Waves are nothing more than traveling vessels of energy. Born from strong winds blowing in all corners of the planet, ocean waves traverse thousands of miles through open water just…