May 10-17, 2025

May 10-17, 2025

Gay Surf Week

Gay Surf Week

Gay Surf Week

A week centered on wellness, propelled by surfing, and elevated by queer community. Join us as we take over an all-inclusive surf and wellness camp on Costa Rica's Central Coast for seven days of professional surf coaching and community celebration.

A week centered on wellness, propelled by surfing, and elevated by queer community. Join us as we take over an all-inclusive surf and wellness camp on Costa Rica's Central Coast for seven days of professional surf coaching and community celebration.

A week centered on wellness, propelled by surfing, and elevated by queer community. Join us as we take over an all-inclusive surf and wellness camp on Costa Rica's Central Coast for seven days of professional surf coaching and community celebration.

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What's included? Seven nights accommodation. Five surf lessons. Four yoga classes. Three meals a day. Massage. Ice bath session. Breathwork workshop. Adventure excursion. Airport transfers. Professional photos and videos. And countless memories shared among new friends.

Glimpse Your Getaway

In the hills outside Jacó, Surf Synergy has perfected the all-inclusive surf package, combining boutique accommodations, expert coaches, delicious food, and more. Minutes off the beaten path, we'll be surrounded by national parks and some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.

In the hills outside Jacó, Surf Synergy has perfected the all-inclusive surf package, combining boutique accommodations, expert coaches, delicious food, and more. Minutes off the beaten path, we'll be surrounded by national parks and some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.

In the hills outside Jacó, Surf Synergy has perfected the all-inclusive surf package, combining boutique accommodations, expert coaches, delicious food, and more. Minutes off the beaten path, we'll be surrounded by national parks and some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.

Hello from Joe

"Heyo! I'm Joe Santini and I'll be your host. I found surfing as I was finding myself—surfing and my sexuality have always been spiritually intertwined. What I learned in the waves shaped who I am and I can't imagine anything more exciting than bringing more surfers like me into the water. Whether you're new to surfing or your identity, welcome!"

"Heyo! I'm Joe Santini and I'll be your host. I found surfing as I was finding myself—surfing and my sexuality have always been spiritually intertwined. What I learned in the waves shaped who I am and I can't imagine anything more exciting than bringing more surfers like me into the water. Whether you're new to surfing or your identity, welcome!"

"Heyo! I'm Joe Santini and I'll be your host. I found surfing as I was finding myself—surfing and my sexuality have always been spiritually intertwined. What I learned in the waves shaped who I am and I can't imagine anything more exciting than bringing more surfers like me into the water. Whether you're new to surfing or your identity, welcome!"

The Gay Agenda

Unlike other surf camps, our week together will be homo-normative! We'll learn about the hidden LGBT+ history of surfing, throw a few pool partys, and revel in the novelty of queer community.

Unlike other surf camps, our week together will be homo-normative! We'll learn about the hidden LGBT+ history of surfing, throw a few pool partys, and revel in the novelty of queer community.

Unlike other surf camps, our week together will be homo-normative! We'll learn about the hidden LGBT+ history of surfing, throw a few pool partys, and revel in the novelty of queer community.

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Your meals are prepared with fresh ingredients; either grown or raised on our on-premises permaculture farm, or sourced locally. Our chefs will gladly create delicious dishes that match your dietary requirements.

Your meals are prepared with fresh ingredients; either grown or raised on our on-premises permaculture farm, or sourced locally. Our chefs will gladly create delicious dishes that match your dietary requirements.

Your meals are prepared with fresh ingredients; either grown or raised on our on-premises permaculture farm, or sourced locally. Our chefs will gladly create delicious dishes that match your dietary requirements.

Transportation

We'll pick you up from San José Airport (SJO) and drop you off after the retreat. While you’re with us, you will also have access to our shuttle and bicycles for getting around the area.

Accomodation

There's a variety of accommodations available for our week together including Surf Synergy's classic bungalows, a brand-new villa complex, and a swanky bunk room perfect for friend groups or solo surfers.

There's a variety of accommodations available for our week together including Surf Synergy's classic bungalows, a brand-new villa complex, and a swanky bunk room perfect for friend groups or solo surfers.

There's a variety of accommodations available for our week together including Surf Synergy's classic bungalows, a brand-new villa complex, and a swanky bunk room perfect for friend groups or solo surfers.

Bungalows

Lush and classic bungalows, recently remodeled. Capacity for 1 to 2 in king bed or 3 with twin beds.

Casa Cielo

Brand spankin' new villa! 2 king rooms, 2 double queen rooms, and 2 suites. The best views in town and steps from the pool!

Bunk Rooms

Large and stylish shared spaces for friends or savvy solos. One room features four queen beds. The other features two queens.

Surfing Gear

We provide you with everything necessary for your surf session (besides your swimsuit). Boards, leashes, rashguards, fins, wax, surf hats, and sunblock, already beachside the moment you arrive each day.

We provide you with everything necessary for your surf session (besides your swimsuit). Boards, leashes, rashguards, fins, wax, surf hats, and sunblock, already beachside the moment you arrive each day.

We provide you with everything necessary for your surf session (besides your swimsuit). Boards, leashes, rashguards, fins, wax, surf hats, and sunblock, already beachside the moment you arrive each day.

Yoga, massage, and more

A world of wellness designed around optimizing your surfing and giving your body the space and training it needs to excel on the board. This includes four yoga classes, a breathwork workshop, an ice bath, massage, and more!

A world of wellness designed around optimizing your surfing and giving your body the space and training it needs to excel on the board. This includes four yoga classes, a breathwork workshop, an ice bath, massage, and more!

A world of wellness designed around optimizing your surfing and giving your body the space and training it needs to excel on the board. This includes four yoga classes, a breathwork workshop, an ice bath, massage, and more!

Adventure excursions

We’ll give our shoulders a rest from surfing and seek new adventures like sea canoeing, horseback riding, jungle treks, and even a visit to the nearby gay beach!

We’ll give our shoulders a rest from surfing and seek new adventures like sea canoeing, horseback riding, jungle treks, and even a visit to the nearby gay beach!

We’ll give our shoulders a rest from surfing and seek new adventures like sea canoeing, horseback riding, jungle treks, and even a visit to the nearby gay beach!

Photos & Videos

Receive same-day feedback on your surf technique both in the water and on video. We'll send you home with a huge digital album of photos cataloguing your stay.

Receive same-day feedback on your surf technique both in the water and on video. We'll send you home with a huge digital album of photos cataloguing your stay.

Receive same-day feedback on your surf technique both in the water and on video. We'll send you home with a huge digital album of photos cataloguing your stay.

What's so special about Gay Surf Week?

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What isn't included?

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Ready to ride?

Have a question about the retreat itself?
Contact Joe.

Have a question about the retreat itself?
Contact Joe.