The Trip

Head coach Chris and a small group of surfers will chase waves in the idyllic surf destination of Sipora island, Mentawais. Enjoy comfortable and beautiful beach-side accommodation at The Point Mentawai situated on Katiet beach in Sipora Island. The resort overlooks a fun, long, peeling point break at your doorstep and the world renowned HT’s (Lance’s Right) only a short walk away. The surrounding area provides many options from fun beach breaks to high quality reef breaks.

All inclusive accommodation, meals, surf coaching and more

• 9 nights accommodation
• Full-board high quality meal plan
• 8 full days personalised surf coaching
• Daily surf-yoga/ mobility training
• Daily surf lessons with videographer on every lesson
• Media package including all your surfing videos and photos from the trip
• Daily video analysis
• Theory classes tailored to you
• Mindset + land training workshops
• Scooter rental included – to take you to all surrounding surf spots
• Free Damara Surf Merch T-shirt
• 1 jungle excursion
• Snacks

Daily schedule

The daily plan is flexible to maximise alignment with the best waves, however here is a general outline of a typical coaching day:

Mornings:

Yoga

Breakfast

Morning Surf

Video Analysis/ Theory Class

Lunch

Afternoons:

Afternoon Surf

Dinner

Surf level and progression?

This retreat is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Below we have outlined the recommended minimum and maximum level to get the most out of this retreat.

Minimum level: L2 – You can pass through whitewater, broken waves and catching waves independently. You are riding down the line consistently and looking to improve basic surf technique.

Maximum level: L4 You are looking to start progressing with barrel riding technique and aerial manoeuvres.

Throughout the week, you’ll work closely with Christian to pinpoint the habits or techniques limiting your performance and refine them to help you break plateaus in your surfing.

With Damara Surf’s unique surf progression program, our personalised and professional approach promises to unlock years of potential and take your skills to the next level.

Yoga

The yoga classes are designed to fit surfers, with or without a yoga experience. Through dynamic and creative vinyasa flow we will target different key movement, to improve flexibilty and balance. With gentle hatha we will focus on stretching muscle group put to a high stress while surfing. Both type of classes will include a meditation/breathing exercise. Mobility class will provide an upper and lower body mobility routine to help you reach or keep a range of movement essential for your surf practice.

How to get here

Arrival:

Day 1:

Arrive at Padang Airport (PDG)

Transfer by taxi to your accommodation in Padang

Day 2:

Early morning departure to Padang Harbour

7:00 AM Fast Ferry from Padang to Tua Pejat (~3.5 hours)

11:00 AM Car transfer from Tua Pejat Harbour to The Point Mentawai (~2.5 hours)

Day 3 – Day 10: Surf Coaching Program

Departure:

Day 11:

11:30 AM: Car transfer from The Point Mentawai to Tua Pejat Harbour (~2.5 hours)

3:00 PM: Fast Ferry from Tua Pejat to Padang (~3.5 hours)

7:00 PM: Car transfer from Padang Harbour to your accommodation in Padang

Day 12:

Transfer by car from your accommodation in Padang to the airport

Transport Package: We can arrange your transfers from airport to hotel + hotel to ferry + Tua Pejat ferry to our accommodation. Total costs for the round-trip is around €200 EUR which can be shared.

Is this a surf camp or a surf retreat?

Our Mentawais trip is a unique blend of both. While we call it a surf coaching retreat because of the personalised coaching and premium accommodation, it also offers the laid-back, social vibe you’d expect from a classic surf camp. You’ll enjoy daily surf sessions, video analysis, island adventures, and the chance to connect with a like-minded surf community — all in a beautiful, tropical setting.

What to bring?

Surfboard(s) and surf gear Bikini / board shorts Rash-vest or other body protection from UV Sunscreen and surf zinc with high UV protection Sunglasses First-Aid kit