DRSURFING is proud to partner with Quiksilver and Roxy to offer a comprehensive Surf Academy at Playa Encuentro. Our deluxe Beginner Packages focus on surfing fundamentals and ocean knowledge.  We believe that mastering these fundamentals are the key behind the success of our surfing guests!

Of course we give respect where it is due, the Ocean.  The “inside” section of Playa Encuentro is ideal for beginners and second only to the world famous Waikiki, Hawaii for “user friendly” soft rolling whitewash that allows plenty of time for standing up, learning and working on your skills.

DRSURFING Academy curriculum:

Ocean Knowledge –

• Where waves come from
• Tides
• Currents
• Wave judgementSurfing -
• equipment overview
• paddling technique
• popping up
• proper stance
• balancing
• etiquette
• turning around to catch waves
• turning techniques while surfing

ALL DRSURFING ACADEMY packages include:

• Roundtrip airport transfers from Puerto Plata*
• 3 meals daily with non-alcoholic beverages
• Accommodation with tv, wi-fi, dvd, ipod dock, bbq, swimming pool and warm water shower
  * (surcharge for pickups or drop-offs in Santiago – $160 one-way; Santo Domingo – $320 one-way)
• Personal instruction (2:1 ratio) and exceptional service from our  DRSURFING staff
• Use of beginner board, leash, rashguard, reef booties
• Beginner lineups to work on surf skills in a safe uncrowded environment
• All lessons are 90 minutes long and scheduled around mid-tide  (1 lesson per day is included but you can surf as much as you want on your own at lower and higher tides)
• Safety is our #1 priority
• 6 night – 7 day DRSURFING Academy is $960 per person
• Extra nights are $100 per person
• lessons not included for extra days

Come learn surfing technique, get a great workout and experience the DRSURFING lifestyle.  Clean, Cool and Comfortable.

Beginner boards are designed for stability and paddling speed.  We match each guest with their ideal size beginner board.  No “one-size fits all” here.  We truly customize your lessons and equipment to maximize your DRSURFING experience.

We also offer various tour locations for our guests so you will experience a new point of view of the lush and beautiful Dominican Republic.

** DRSURFING Academy is open year round

***  All lessons are subject to change with weather and ocean conditions in order to optimize your DRSURFING experience

** Adrenaline Package -  DRSURFING is proud to partner with Iguana Mama and Northern Coast Diving for our Adrenlaine Add-ons!  For just $175per per person you can add-on; One introductory SCUBA lesson, One Waterfall Tour and One Canopy Zipline Tour.

Sign up now for limited space Spring Break 2011