A year and a half ago, my husband, Matt, came home from a long day of selling cars in Portland, Oregon. He was tired and frustrated as the economy was on the verge of collapse. His long hours didn’t give him much time with our two young sons. The winters in the northwest were long and rainy. Matt, a New Zealander, had once made his living on boats, racing yachts and captaining pleasure boats. He yearned to return to the ocean.

So, on that fateful day, I said to Matt, “Let’s move – let’s do something totally different.” “Okay,” he said.

After weeks of fruitless research, I found an opportunity in Costa Rica. A surf school was for sale. Perfect. Matt grew up surfing and spent his young adult years lifeguarding at New Zealand’s famous Karekare surf club.

Six weeks from our first conversation, our house was empty, ready for new renters, almost all of our possessions were locked in storage, and we were on our way to take over Point Break Surf, a surf school servicing Brasilito, Playa Conchal, Flamingo and Potrero in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region.

We haven’t looked back since.

Today, at Point Break Surf, we strive to give our customers a personalized experience they will never forget. We emphasize safety and fun. More importantly, Matt and our assistant instructor, Eugenio, know how to get people standing up on a surfboard, no matter what age or level of fitness.

We have been fortunate to teach people from all walks of life, from large families with young kids, wedding groups, honeymooners, young adults, and even some famous folks such as the Doobie Brothers and NFL players.

Our kids are thriving in Costa Rica – at ages 2 and 4, they already know how to surf, swim, and snorkel. They speak Spanish better than their parents. Best of all, family dinners are no longer a rarity.

Point Break Surf Facts:

Lessons are $45 per person and include: Pick up at your hotel / accommodation, surfboard and rash guard rentals, two hours of lessons on the beach and in the water, and post lesson refreshments.

Lesson are taught at Playa Grande twice a day: 9am and 2pm.

Contact us if you would like to book surf lessons with Point Break Surf.

Surf Lessons at Playa Grande

This year has seen an upturn in tourism in Costa Rica, but due to the worldwide economic climate, we have some of the best deals we have seen in years available. The properties listed below are priced to sell even in this market:

Casa Pucci 7 Bedroom Tamarindo $350k

Villa Verde II 6 Tamarindo $104k Great Owner Financing

Villas Cerca del Mar #8 Turn Key 3 Bedroom Langosta Beach $399k

Palma Real Villa Hacienda Pinilla $480k

Palm Beach #35 Playa Grande Lot  $89,500

Casa Charly 4 Playa Grande 2 Bedroom $175k

Hidden Coast Realty was recently elected as the administrator of the Courtyard Villas in Playa Langosta. The company is now managing three condominium complexes in Tamarindo and Langosta. The other two are La Buena Vida and La Esquina.