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Our Bali 2012 Surf Sistas Surf and Yoga Surfari is online and open for bookings!  Check it out and email us to make sure you get one of the special early bird places for £699

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Some dreamy distraction today Sistas ..

Better surfers than us

Yoga in Morocco

We caught up with Surf Sistas Yoga goddess Nicole Lohse to find out what you can expect if you join us in Morocco next month .. 


" So… You may be wondering what you may be in for while in Morocco. Other then the obvious – epic surf, good food, warm weather and amazing company you’ll also have the opportunity to do a whole lot of yoga!
I  will lead you through a number of different styles of classes from energizing flow/vinyasa, power and core to mellow restorative sessions, all designed to help you gain flexibility, balance, strength and awareness. Classes will include different meditation and pranayama (breathing) techniques to help you with focusing and staying calm out in the water. 

Some of these sessions will be about playing, laughing, building up strength and getting you ready for the water. Other classes will allow you to just mellow out and relax, releasing all the aches and pains from surfing. All in all it will be about going with the flow of the week, having fun, feeling good and being on vacation!"


Sounds amazing Nicole we can't wait .. 


Find out more about Surf Sistas Morocco
Next dates:  12-19 Nov 2011 (a few spaces still available but be quick!)

Nicole Lohse

Nicole loving the Moroccan waves

Nicole rip shredding at Banana Point, a short stroll from the villa!

polaroid Sistas

Flat day fun at Capbreton

welcome to the Surf Sistas Capbreton assault course, specially designed by the ball of energy that is Sarah Thomson..

Sarah planning

Let the battle commence ..

the TIGERS 

VERSUS

the ''REAL' GUNS

and they're off .. 

an early lead for the tigers 

dirty tactics?

smiling through the pain

running to the paddle out

Nat playing catch up 

Not even out of breath

get the pebble in the towel - a new olympic sport?

Amy flys

only 10 more

long legs giving Catie an advantage?

the last hurrah Amy, you can do it 

oh yes this is easy 

I take that back 

poor Laura did 2 laps!

GO MEL!

the worst bit?

After lulling Nat into a false sense of security our strategist Aliyah makes a break for the finish line .. 

Nat clocks whats happening 

she gives it her all 

too late :)   Victory to the TIGERS!

and now a nice relaxing paddle  ..

Thanks to Kate Czuczman for the photos 

Frothin in France

2 days was simply not long enough to spend with the force du jour that is Gwen Spurlock. The Oakley team rider and UK womens champ kept us entertained with her boundless energy and funny accents, even managing to keep our spirits high whilst the tailend of Hurricane Irene meant conditions were just too dangerous for us to get in the water.

Gwen Babes .. frothin 

Gwen is clearly passionate about sharing her gift with others, and as the Surf Sistas gathered around Capbreton plage to watch the show, she taught the girls about the rules of etiquette, reading waves and identifying lefts and rights. Watching the surfers make it out of the barrels breaking close to shore, inspired the girls to get in the water once the waves had dropped and Gwen was enthusiastic to the max! Despite the tough conditions and strong currents, the girls gave it their all and were rewarded with some great rides.

how to do the perfect wax job by Gwen

Although the surf was huge by the Surf Sistas villa, the nearby Labenne beach provided the perfect sunset setting for beers and dips, with the surf crashing in the background.

Surf Sistas at Sunset

The next day the sistas had to say their goodbyes to Gwen, who had the ultimate comeback from a horrific head injury after being told she might never surf again. Her down to earth nature, determination and Welsh catchphrases made her a surefire hit with the Sistas - lets hope we get to hang out with her more!

Once Gwen had moved on the Surf Sistas enjoyed some more delights of South West France – travelling to the Basque country and not 1 but 3 trips to the shops and outlets; home to European surf industry headquarters. The constant sunshine made relaxing by the pool, morning pilates and evening yoga the perfect rejuvenation.

pool time

We were reminded of the all encompassing power of mother nature and how surfing depends so much on the cycles and currents of the natural world. Thankfully the only ill effects of Hurricane Irene were our usual fun September swells becoming more like mountains for more days than we would have liked.

the gorgeous cote des basque

Yet our patience paid off and on the last day we enjoyed a perfect session at Cotes des Basque; gorgeous sunshine and perfect waves, the surf sistas stoke was felt all round!

Natalie
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Thanks to Marie Claire Ferrer and Kate Czuczman for the photos .. more below and here in our flickr gallery

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stretch

Amy showing us how its done 

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Sunset drinks in Hossegor