Surf Tours Nicaragua

2010-09-16T14:20:00.000-07:00

So this week the baby girl and I have been in the states, in California and its been great, but I miss NICARAGUA. I went surfing out here and its 95 degrees outside and about 55 degrees in the water, THAT IS NOT COOL!

Here is a picture of one of our guests shredding it at pipes, our local beach break, which gets HUGE! The days when the swell arrives the break can get double overhead and still have great form, but its steep as shit!!

Thats all for today, next post will let you know, what Alex and I have in store for the next couple months.

LUXURY PACKAGE

2010-09-13T14:13:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post a couple photos from our last group at our Luxury apartment. This place is Soooooo Sweet! All the apartments have ocean views and easy beach access. One of the best waves in the country is right out front! I mean, its awesome! In addition they have a restaurant bar on site, infinity swimming pool, ping pong, and Golf. Not that I am a huge fan of golf, but still.

Lastly, my favorite is their massages for 20 bucks! This is a slice of heaven in Nicaragua!

SO if you have come to our La Flor surf camp and ready to class it up, check out our Luxury package!

internet photos

2010-09-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Porter

2010-09-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

Here is great pic from our last group of guys in August! They were an awesome group! Alex had a wonderful experience with them at freight trains, he told me that it was the best he has seen it all summer!

On a different note, I wanted this blog post to go out to our dog, Porter. Porter died a couple days ago from a lung infection that then spread to her blood. Porter was not even one year old and she was a great dog. I would take a walk with her every morning down to the estuary, and she would chase the flies on the beach the entire way. She would be so engaged by the flies that she would more often than not, knock me over and walk in between my legs. Haha. She started to feel sick about a month and a half ago, and despite our efforts of taking her to the vet in Leon and numberous shots she just didnt make it.

We all loved that sweet dog very much and it hurts my heart to think of the surf camp without her. So once again a tribute to Porter... We miss you.

August

2010-08-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

The end of august is upon us. This means different things for everyone, end of their summer, starting a new job, the start of school. For us at Surf Tours Nicaragua, it means another month of our endless summer lives of surfing and eating. Thats all we have time to do, and with Zack (the kiwi) cooking and the waves pumping Life is Good!!! We have been booked solid the past couple months, but now some space is opening up!!

Now a little bit about the camp... Porter (the dog) was feeling a little under the weather but is now back to her old self chasing flies around the beach. Zani (the cat) has been recieving some trouble from a neighborhood feline, and is now without a doubt and MALE kitty.

Our best mate Stev-o- has left us for now. He has head back to Florida where he will finish university. He will be missed both in the water and out. One of our best employees yet!

The Kiwis continue to dazzle ever yone of our guests with good food (my favorite is the curry) and Kim's healing hands and energy.

Alex is still be amazed by Stev-o-'s air and 360 turns in knee high swells. He also is the backbone and heart of Surf Tours Nicaragua, making sure that everyones needs are met!

Kiwis

2010-08-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

This past July was our first month owning Surf Tours Nicaragua and it was awesome! We had to make a couple changes to accommodate the masses of surfers who came and stayed at the camp. We bought another Toyota Land Cruiser to add to our collection. And we also hired a power couple, Zac and Kim, from New Zealand to help make sure that everyone was well taken care of.

Zac and Kim are a great team with tons of experience. They have managed surf camps around the world, and now they have graced Surf Tours Nicaragua with their presence. Zac is a phenomenal surfer and trained chef, we couldn’t have asked for a better combo. Kim, Zacs, wife is not only a wonderful hostess but also a trained a certified Vinayasa flow yoga instructor AND a masseuse! She kept the guys loose and limber throughout the weeks.

This past July was dedicated to Southern California! Every group we had was either from San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles. Todd Peterson was lucky enough to have his dad and 15 of his closest friends at Surf Tours Nicaragua for his bachelor party! Between drinking us out of beer within the first 2 days and playing endless games of “flippy cup” they managed to surf their brains out and fish almost every day. Kudos to Todd and his buddies they were an awesome group!

Right now we have a group of 12 guys from Dana Point staying in our luxury condos surfing Hemmies everyday and living it up. Among them there are a couple body boarders, some of the best surfers Ive seen and a sponsored stand up paddle boarder.

Alex and I are soooo stoked on Surf Tours Nicaragua that we want to share our off shore wind bliss, by offering a 10% Discount through August and a even better deal of 20% off the last week of August!!

See you in the water!!

Surf, Sun, and Lots of Beer

2010-07-28T17:08:00.000-07:00

This week our guests hail from..... You guessed it! California! We love those so cal surfers, they are always a pleasure to have as our guests. 17 guys came to Surf Tours Nicaragua to celebrate their buddy's upcoming wedding. A final send off to the single life by surfing, fishing and DRINKING! this guys were awesome! Surfing early every morning at freight trains and Salinas Grande and then partying hard every night. My favorite memory is when they left for a cultural tour of the spanish colonial town Leon and they returned with a little mermaid pinata! (They were such a fun group, they were the first to drink us out of our beer supply in Two days) I hope that they can make it back to Surf tours Nicaragua.

New Owners of Surf Tours NIcaragua

2010-07-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

Larkin and Alex have taken the reins of Surf Tours Nicaragua!

Talk about hitting the ground running, the moment we took over ownership its been full steam ahead! The third week in July has been our first break in two months! Life is Awesome! Waves are been better than we could have ever expected.

We come from Costa Rica where the waves arent nearly as fierce or even close to as empty as in Nicaragua. But we knew this and thats why we are here!

This past July has been full of surfers from Southern California. And they could not have been happier. Just imagine the crowds off the coast of San Diego and LA in THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER, YIKES! Luckily for these guys they escaped to Nicaragua Surf Tours!

Check us out for our next post and on our facebook page!

Larkin and Alex

Surf Report 27 June 2010

2010-06-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

Its been a windy and wet day, with the only rideable waves being at the beach-break in front of the camp, which is just sheltered enough from the wind to be rideable.

Theres overhead swell in the water, but its only waist to chest out front. The crew had a surprisingly fun session yesterday, and an ok time today.

Check out the photos below of our guide Steve, plus fellow Floridian Tom finding some room to throw some spray!

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 6/20/10

2010-06-21T10:40:00.002-07:00

Chest to head high surf at Hemmies in the AM and chest to head high surf in the PM at Pipes. Here are some shots from the past few sessions.

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 5/5/10

2010-05-06T05:05:00.001-07:00

Overhead surf in am at Pipes with light offshores and another empty lineup. 5 star surfing all the way. Swell was building throughout the morning.

Overhead at Freight Trains with light onshores and nobody out but our groups. New swell is here and it is powerful and fun.

-www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:León,Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 4/8/10

2010-04-08T11:36:00.001-07:00

Ridiculous session this am at Freight Trains. Nobody out, sets at 2 feet overhead, glassy conditions at first and building to medium offshores. Just our groups out!

Pipes was hollow and fun until the wind turned onshore. Trip to Leon this pm, so no worries on the wind.

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 4/3/10

2010-04-03T07:03:00.001-07:00

Fun chest to head high sets at Pipes & Punta Miramar this am. Semana Santa is in full swing on the beaches at 6:00am!

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 3/25/10

2010-03-26T13:29:00.000-07:00

Head high barrels this morning at dawn at DogShits. Surfed 4 hours with just 3 of us out...now need an afternoon hammock nap!

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 3/24/10

2010-03-24T14:51:00.000-07:00

Max Karnig at Asuchillo, killing it!

Nicaragua Eco-Hotel

2010-03-23T20:46:00.001-07:00

www.NicaraguaEcoHotel.com

Location:Nicaragua

Max Karnig at Pipes 3/23/10

2010-03-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

This is Max Karnig having some fun at Pipes this morning. Fun sesh, Max...Thanks!

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 3/23/10

2010-03-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

Excellent surf this morning at Pipes! Just 4 out total including our group. Head high plus, light offshores, 80+ degree water and an empty lineup...need a vacation?

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 3/22/10

2010-03-22T05:52:00.001-07:00

Clean & fun at Pipes & Punta Miramar this am. 3+ feet at 20 seconds with very light offshores. Empty lineup at dawn. 5 out at Pipes and 4 on the Point.

-www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Location:Nicaragua

Northern Nicaragua Surf Report - 3/18/10

2010-03-18T08:50:00.001-07:00

Chest high and pretty clean at Dogshits at dawn. Offshore winds calm but picking up. The predicted swell has arrived and continued to pick up through the morning.

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Nicaragua Eco-Adventures

2010-03-12T12:03:00.001-08:00

Ideas:

Canyon Somoto
Coffee Plantation Tour
River Rafting on Rio Chico
Sailing
Puerto Sandino Estuary Tour by Boat
Isla Juan Venado Estuary Tour by Kayak
Isla Juan Venado Bird Watching
Isla Juan Venado Crocodile "Hunting"
Isla Juan Venado Turte Egg Protection
Isla Juan Venado & Conchas Negras
Climb Volcan Telica
Climb Volcan Mombacho
Climb & Volcano Board Cerro Negro
Leon Cultural & Historical Tour
Granada Cultural & Historical Tour
Granada Cloud Forest/Coffee Tour
Granada Zipline Tour
Granada Isletas Tour by Sail/Boat/Kayak
Granada Sailing Tour
Granada Laguna de Apoyo Hike
Granada Horseback Tours
Granada - Los Pueblos Blancos
Masaya Market Tour
Leon Viejo & Laguna Asososco
Cooking Classes
Cowboy for a Day - Harrie
Rustic Life - Harrie
Isla Juan Venado & Conchas Negras - Harrie
Zapatera Island Tour - ???
Isla Ometepe Tour - So much to do!
Traditional Dance at Teatro Ruben Dario, Managua
Corn Islands Scuba Diving
Corn Islands Snorkeling
Corn Islands Spear Fishing
Corn Islands Fishing
Laguna de Apoyo Tour
Telica and/or Others Mountain Biking
Estero Padre Ramos Kayaking
Estero Padre Ramos Fishing
Cosiguina Peninsula Tour - Padre Ramos, Cosiguina, Gulfo de Fonseca/Islands, Punta Nata Cliffs
Rio San Juan & Indo Maiz Biological Reserve - http://www.vianica.com/visit/rio-san-juan
Pearl Lagoon Tour
Pearl Keys
Orinoco and/or Awas
Chacocente Nature/Turtle Reserve
Montibelli Reserve - Birding
Chocoyero Reserve - Birding/Camping

Non-Eco Adventures:
Sport Fishing - Estuary, In-Shore, Deep Sea
Motorcycle Tours
ATV Tours

With Change Comes Opportunity!

2010-03-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

Progress is impossible without change, and change is abound at STN. From our new operating location and crew to an EXCITING new venture that we have taken on...well...we'll let you read below to find out what else is going on! Thanks for joining us again...and we hope you enjoy. www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Nicaragua and STN in the News
Nicaragua and STN continue to see more press! Read about the incredible announcement of the FIRST baseball academy in Central America being built right in our backyard and the vicious drought ravaging parts of Nicaragua's northern agricultural regions. Also see online versions of the February 2010 Surfing Magazine cover featuring Hemmies (mentioned in our January newsletter), an article about safety in Nicaragua, and the June '09 article about surfing and tourism in Nicaragua.

Read it all here:

Baseball Academy to Groom Future Stars
Drought Complicating Campesinos' Lives
Februrary Issue 2010 Surfing Magazine (cover and trailer)
Mas O Menos (June 2009)
Sandbar Barrels in the Land of the Sandinistas

New STN Service Crew, 2010

Surf Tours Nicaragua is proud to introduce our new staff for 2010.

Chef Andy (aka Country) is a farm boy first and University-trained Chef second. He joins us from South Carolina and hopes to get a better understanding of Latin cuisine, culture and language throughout his tenure with STN...not to mention pull off a frontside air 360 on a longboard...Good luck, buddy! Outside the kitchen, where he whips up some of the finest meals in all of Nicaragua, Andy has a keen green thumb and is working hard to create a nursery that will provide fruits and veggies for the Surf Camp and the local community.

Jake Miller (aka Tiny), is a Central Florida native. He came to us after joining the Darkside of the Force in Santa Theresa, Costa Rica, but has found his home here in Nicaragua and couldn't be happier about it. Jake hopes to refine his Spanish skills, learn a few new trades and generally live life to the fullest during his time with Surf Tours Nicaragua. Famous for breaking fins when he's hittin' the lip, don't let Tiny's size fool you about this longtime surfer's skills...he RIPS!

NEW STN OPERATING FACILITY ~La Flor Surf Camp~

After three years of operations in Playa Hermosa, Surf Tours Nicaragua made the BIG move to greener pastures. La Flor Surf Camp, located just down from Miramar, has incredible access to ample surf right out front and within walking distance. The Camp sits at the back of a protected bay with incredible views and beautiful beaches. It combines beautiful architecture with five air conditioned suites, beach side pool with ample patios and ranchos for dining, open-air kitchen, and a perfect spot for Surf Tours Nicaragua Uno, our fully-outfitted custom surf & sport fishing panga. Check it out our Accommodations page for more pictures and information.

NEW JEFA IN TOWN!

You didn't think we could take on all this extra work without more help, did you?

Theresa Stroumbos joins us from sunny (or is it snowy?) Denver, Colorado to focus on the management of the Nicaragua Eco Hotel and Destino Yoga Nicaragua. A marathon running "video game geek", she will be trading mountains for the ocean and skiing for surfing. Bringing a wealth of knowledge in business, website design, yoga and a little Y chromosome she should round out our management team of two nicely...and I best not forget to mention that she is the love of my life!

And, as you can see from the photos, Theresa will be reuniting STN with it's beloved mascot McKenzie, who has been enjoying a well deserved break from the heat of Nicaragua.

Head High Barrels

2010-02-27T20:53:00.000-08:00

Too many to count this AM at Freight Trains & The Ranch.

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STN Featured by Men's Journal Magazine

2009-11-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

Check out Men's Journal's article which included Surf Tours Nicaragua as the north coast's premier surf and adventure travel operator.

http://www.mensjournal.com/central-america

Priceless

2009-11-28T17:28:00.001-08:00

-Airfare to Nicaragua: $500
-All-Inclusive Package: $1000
-All-Day Offshore Winds: Free
-3 hours of chest high barrels in front of the camp with just you and your friends: Priceless

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Best of Northern Nicaragua

2009-11-03T19:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome to “Best of Northern Nicaragua”, a new series by Surf Tours Nicaragua that will introduce you to what we consider to be the best parts of Northern Nicaragua.

Posts will include favorites such as restaurants, bars, adventure activities, sites, sounds, and even smells of the incredible region of Nicaragua which we call home.

So, here we go…

Captain Jack’s Shark Pit (aka El Cedro), located in Leon’s center, for Taco Tuesday. Owner Captain Jack makes the best tacos in town and is no slouch on personality himself. He’s got beef, chicken, fish & shrimp varieties but the latter two take the show by far.

You may meet The Captain running around town toting groceries, clad in his white chef’s coat and his ever-present bandana concealing his long hair. And yes…his outfit wouldn’t be complete without a pirate’s beard.

You will find Captain Jack’s across from La Perla, which is arguably the finest hotel in Leon…but that is for another installment.

Of course, check out www.SurfToursNicaragua.com for all your Nicaragua surfing needs.

2nd Annual STN Yoga/Surf Retreat - Feb. 6 to 12, 2010

2009-10-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

Some have described surfing as "yoga on water." Many yogic practices are similar to those experienced on the surf by bringing about feelings of balance, inner peace and bliss; the combination is now practiced at our 2nd Annual STN Yoga/Surf Retreat, February 6 to 12, 2010

Yoga and surfing, a natural combination, are perfected in this program on Playa Hermosa Beach in northwest Nicaragua; the home of uncrowded surfing and unspoiled beaches. You'll learn from outstanding yoga and surfing professionals, as you take in the tropical beauty and magnificence of the Pacific Ocean in northern-central Nicaragua.

Space is limited to 10 participants, so SIGN UP NOW!!! to ensure that you get a spot. Check out our Yoga/Surf Retreat page for complete information.

Surf Tours Nicaragua: Nicaragua Surf Camp

2009-10-29T13:08:00.000-07:00

Surf Tours Nicaragua: Nicaragua Surf Camp

Nicaragua Surf Camp

2009-10-29T13:07:00.001-07:00

Testing the option to post immediately from emails that I send. This will kick ass when I return to Nicaragua 'cause I can post from my iphone when I am in the water, taking pictures, and have them show up in my blog immediately!

This will be the best way for y'all to keep up to date with what is happening at Surf Tours Nicaragua (www.SurfToursNicaragua.com) on a real-time basis. The world we live in today...wow!!!

Nic Reid
Surf Tours Nicaragua

Nic Reid

Owner

Surf Tours Nicaragua

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Sent from my iPhone

Offseason Special

2009-10-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

Surf Tours Nicaragua (www.SurfToursNicaragua.com) is currently offering a 20% off-season discount valid for trips booked between October 2009 and February 2010 for tours between November 2009 and February 2010.

Just reference our "Off-Season Special" in the Additional Comments section of our information request form located on our Contact page on our our Website.

Nic Reid
Surf Tours Nicaragua
www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

New Pricing, Packages & Website for 2009

2009-02-20T13:23:00.000-08:00

In response to the turmoil in the world economy, Surf Tours Nicaragua's management has adjusted our Package Pricing to ensure that our clients will continue to return in the future. While our competitors have raised their prices for 2009, we took the initiative to cut our costs, and have passed those savings on to you.

As well, we are proud to announce that we have added 2 new Packages to our offerings: our Learn-to-Surf Package and our Nicaragua Eco-Adventure Package both add to our already extensive package offerings.

Finally, we launched a new version of our Website that we think you will find more interactive and functional. Check it out at SurfToursNicaragua.com

STN Yoga/Surf Retreat...May, 2009

Some have described surfing as "yoga on water." Many yogic practices are similar to those experienced on the surf by bringing about feelings of balance, inner peace and bliss; the combination is now practiced at our 1st Annual STN Yoga/Surf Retreat, May 2 to 8, 2009.

Yoga and surfing, a natural combination, are perfected in this program on Playa Hermosa Beach in northwest Nicaragua; the home of uncrowded surfing and unspoiled beaches. You'll learn from outstanding yoga and surfing professionals, as you take in the tropical beauty and magnificent Pacific Ocean surf of northern Nicaragua.

Space is limited to 10 participants, so SIGN UP NOW!!! to ensure that you get a spot. Check out our Yoga Retreat for complete information.

Surf Tours Nicaragua
Owners & Staff

Big news for 2009!!!

2009-02-20T12:59:00.000-08:00

With 2008 coming to an end, here is an update of what 2009 has in store here at Surf Tours Nicaragua. We are happy to report that the future for us is looking brighter than ever!!! Thanks for your support, and we hope to see you in Nicaragua soon!

Surf Sisters, Billabong & Rush HDTV Coming to Nicaragua!!!

Surf Sister and Surf Tours Nicaragua is proud to announce that from January 10 to 23, we will host the instructors from the Surf Sisters Surf School in Tofino, British Columbia. Along with 9 "sisters", Billabong is sending down a film crew from Rush HDTV to film the girls doing what they do best...tearing up the waves of Nicaragua's north Pacific coast. As well, SBC Surf Magazine will be along to document all the killer adventures we will have!

We couldn't be more excited for this opportunity to host the "Sisters", and are happy to let you know that we will all participate in a number of philanthropies during their stay in order to give back to our community. Philanthropies may include: Sea Turtle Nesting Protection, Beach Cleanups, Surf Instruction for Local Children, and/or Youth Baseball League Donations.

1st Annual STN Surf Schools...March & April, 2009

In association with Oregon Surf Adventures, based in Seaside, Oregon, Surf Tours Nicaragua is pleased to announce our first annual STN Surf School . Click the link above for complete details. Oregon Surf Adventures will provide you with professional Surfing America certified surf instructors, and Surf Tours Nicaragua will provide you with everything else for the COMPLETE Surf School experience.

This trip is for the purist at heart. Surf until you drop! You will come to Northern Nicaragua this March or April to explore the incredible culture, perfect waves and amazing food of this country. We are focusing this trip on surfing, relaxation and simplicity….no tight schedules to follow, no running around town. We will be surfing twice a day, eating amazing food and enjoying all Nicaragua has to offer. SIGN UP NOW!!! as space is limited to 10 participants for each trip.

Dates:
March 14th to March 20th
April 4th to April 10th

Cost:
$1250 per person

Happy Holidays and good surfin' to ya!

Surf Tours Nicaragua
Owners & Staff

End of Season 2008 Update

2008-09-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Nic Reid here with Surf Tours Nicaragua. Just a quick one to give you an update on what has been happening here in northern Nicaragua! July and August were our two best months so far. Business has been absolutely booming, but that still doesn't mean that we are overcrowding the waves—we’re still sticking to providing outstanding service to small groups in order to maintain our family feel! I want to extend a special thank you to all of you that came to visit us this season, I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support and patronage of "the little surf camp that could!" Haha!

PHOTOS

We’ve posted a BUNCH more photos on the media page: at www.surftoursnicaragua.com/media

Check them out and tell me what you think: nicanicolas@gmail.com

Angela, Operations Manager 2008

Many of you had the pleasure of meeting Angela and I want to extend a special “thank you” to for her hard work during long days and her OUTSTANDING customer service. She really is a wonderful person, who I enjoyed working with very much!

June Shockers: Cut Molecules

We had a little accident in late June that was a bit of a shocker, but my good buddy Phil has recovered from "cutting his molecules" just fine, and thankfully is back on the waves! Poor guy missed 10 days of surfing after he sliced open his calf on his 3rd wave of his tour. Luckily, the hospital in Managua (donated by the richest family in the country) is an incredible facility, and they were able to patch him up in PROPER style! Although it was a scary experience for all of us, it is good to know that in the face of serious injury the situation is COMPLETELY manageable! Thanks for sticking in there with me, Phil, come back and see us—this time it is on me!

July

Of the July tours, the Surf Gallery Gang definitely scored the best and most consistent waves. Punta Miramar made its best showing of the season, and Freight Trains was no slacker either! Thanks to Micah for making that happen, and to the guys for an excellent week. We really enjoyed your company both in and out of the water!!!

The Savage Insects & Dark Horses officially get the SKUNK Award of 2008, which I am sorry to say fellas, didn't happen again the whole season. Luckily, they were willing to participate in some of the other awesomeness of Nicaragua while they were with us. Thanks to my cousin Patrick for "helping" out with these guys.

August

You won't find the Gay Bay Boys in the photos, unfortunately, 'cause our fill-in boat driver swamped the boat with Angela taking pictures and broke the camera...yeah, you heard that one right. Sorry for that Gentlemen! I was as disappointed as you were, I assure you. I can tell you this, though, these guys absolutely SCORED for the 13 days they were with us. With just the two of them for two weeks, we got to know them pretty well, which was an ABSOLUTE pleasure from top to bottom. Thanks, gentlemen!

The Panamanian Wonders brought with them our 2nd and 3rd girls of the season (where are you ladies...get down here and lets catch some of the best waves in the world). Angela was elated to have some femininity in the house for the first time in months, and I have to admit the change was nice! What a pleasure these four were...thank you so much for all the great stories along the way! The Silver Bulls graced us again with their ever-welcome presence...and once again scored some pretty epic waves! We are looking forward to seeing these guys again in November!!!

We finished up August with a visit from a dude I met at Punta San Diego earlier in the season. The Black Pirates came for a quick visit and SCORED as well as anyone did all season. I really can't count how many times Jesse said "I just got the best barrel of my life" as we were paddling back out together. Bummer that we have no shots of those ones...but the good news is that the camera is fixed!!! And last but not least, my good buddy Jason came back for another visit. Although he didn't score nearly the way he did in April, we had a GREAT time SUMO wrestling on the beach in front of the house! Rematch???

Moving Forward…

As September comes to a close, we are preparing for a month in the US for a break from the heat and the rains that plague Nicaragua in October. We'll be back here in November to start up again, and are really looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas in Paradise. Mama Reid is going to grace us for Christmas and I’m putting her to work. Don’t miss her FAMOUS pumpkin and apple pies...it would be a travesty!

That's all from here. I hope to see you all in Nicaragua soon!

Peace and good surfin' to ya!

Nic Reid

Owner

Surf Tours Nicaragua

www.SurfToursNicaragua.com

Off to the Homeland

2008-09-28T10:39:00.000-07:00

Surf Tours Nicaragua has been here in Leon, hard at work on our business plan and getting our ducks in a row to get out of town. A few fun things have happened over the past week that are notable.

First and foremost, the Giant Killers have struck again! Oregon State beat the #1 ranked USC Trojans at Reser Stadium this past Thursday night to solidify their position in the world at the "Giant Killers." I watched the game at La Perla in Leon with some friends there, whooping it up at my Beavers stomped on the Trojans from start to finish!

Second, we have made the decision to bring on a manager for this coming year in order to free up some time to focus on sales and marketing. With our lofty goal of doubling our client base from 75 in 2008 to 150 in 2009, we feel like it is in our best interest to hand over the daily operations of the business too a qualified manager (or team) and to put our energy into developing lasting relationships in the surf industry to secure our position at Nicaragua's Surf and Adventure Travel Experts.

Finally, we finally had time to work on the website and internet marketing a bit. Check out the website at www.surftoursnicaragua.com and be sure to got to the Media page at www.surftoursnicaragua.com/media for a look at all the new photos that we uploaded. As well, we now have Facebook and MySpace pages that are really driving our internet marketing to a new level. See our STN Facebook profile here and our STN MySpace profile here.

Next week, our owner, Nic Reid will head off to the US to have a little personal time outside of Nicaragua, and to continue our surf shop paper marketing campaign. Look for him in SoCal and Northern Florida over the next month, hitting the surf shops, camps and instructional facilities with flyers, displays, T-shirts, posters and more.

Please not the following offer for surf shop owners/managers, instructors, and other surf industry leaders. For any clients that are directly referred to Surf Tours Nicaragua and sign up for a tour with us, we will kick back 10% of the gross sales to that person in the form of a credit with us for a future tour. Example: if someone refers a group of 4 to us with gross receipts of $4,000 for a tour, the referrer receives a credit of 10% of that value, or $400 toward an all-inclusive tour of northern Nicaragua and Nicaragua's best waves with Surf Tours Nicaragua! Pretty killer, eh?

All for now...more to come! Peace and good surfin' to ya!