The retreat co-creators, Polina, founder of ConsciSea, and Ruba have been living on the Portuguese coast for several years now. Longboard surfing came into their lives not so long ago, but love for sharing waves is what brought them to create this unique program for longboard lovers. Gathering the best team and partners to help you achieve what you are dreaming about, and most importantly, have fun together.
About retreat
7 days of intense workshops and video-analysis, yoga, balance board, delicious food, free surf sessions during sunsets - all this will help you reach your highest potential as a longboarder and get the inspiration you needed.
As much as it's a fun trip, it's the one where you WILL progress, and that takes some effort and willpower to wake up before the sunrise.
We are taking care of ALL the organization, so you can focus only on your longboarding journey and ENJOY the experience. Are you ready?
This unique retreat is designed for those who want to master their longboard surfing skills and want to share waves with fellow longboard lovers.
Unlike other camps, our program is made for people who can catch waves on their own. Whether you are already working on your steps or simply surfing down the green wave, you are at the right place*.
*If you are unsure about your level - reach out to us, and we'll take time to talk with you about it.
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Instructors
Filipe Seixas
Born in Lisbon, Filipe started surfing at the age of 8 after getting hit by a longboard while bodyboarding. The surfer let him try the longboard and since then, he fell in love with the feeling of gliding on a wave. Most of his life decisions were made with the main priority of spending as much time in the ocean as possible.
Started competing recently in Longboard festivals, with his best results being a 4th place in the National Cup and 3rd place in the Gliding Barnacles international surf festival.
Filipe also competed in downhill skateboard, with the 1st place at Copa Centro Oeste in Brazil, a few 2nd and 3rd places in local and regional events, and a 13th place in the Red Bull Vista Chinesa world championship stage in Rio de Janeiro, at age 15.
Head instructor
Filipe is one of the main drivers for the recent longboard resurgence in the region of Peniche, striving to develop a community, with good values of respect, cooperation and sharing.
He will be sharing his experience and knowledge in the following topics
- How waves work: Where, how, and what to look for. - How boards work: Main difference in shapes, fins, curves. How weight change affects board performance - Basic techniques: Efficient paddle, functional take off variations, turning, trimming and cross stepping - Importance of visualization and exercises - Surf etiquette and safety.
"My concept is based in the modernization of designs of the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by the work of California's legendary shapers."
All Wavegliders Surfboards are Handshape by Nico and 100% Craft at Ericeira Portugal with only the finest materials in the market.
In 2009, after a lot of years in and outside of Portugal Nico founded Wavegliders. From the will of creating a new segment of surfboards that have all the performance and functionality and also the artistic visual side.
Accommodation
Our surf house is a stone's throw away from some of the best waves in the Peniche area with a pool and jacuzzi. The surf house has a relaxed atmosphere, which is perfect for learning how to surf or simply enjoying the incredible scenery. There is also a skate park in the yard and everything you need to throw a bbq party. Our friendly native Italian hosts will make you feel at home and soil you with delicious vegetarian breakfasts and dinners. Oh, Mama Mia!
Our accommodation consists of four rooms with individual beds. However, if you're coming as a couple/family, we have the possibility to adapt the rooms accordingly.
All the bedrooms are located on the first floor, as well as two bathrooms with showers and a living room area with a fireplace overlooking the backyard.
On the ground floor, you will find a fully equipped common kitchen, a spacious and bright multifunction space, and a dining area.
Thriving Community
6 years of experience and over 600 people joined our retreats all over the world
Exclusive Locations
We are based in Peniche & Ericeira known as the most consistent surf breaks with fun friendly waves
Small Groups
All retreats are in small groups with a maximum of 10 people. Our focus is on you
Surf and Beyond
Immerse yourself in a new lifestyle with the various activities outside of water
Why us?
Hassle-free
24/7 host will take you under their wing from the moment you arrive
Our guests' reviews
Guys I really want to thank you all for the amazing time spent together and for creating everyday such a beautiful vibe. I loved talking to you, feeling your passion about surf, freezing and being in the water together, and all the smiles!! I couldn't have wished for anything better. I'll miss you! 🫶🏻
Marco
Miss you all already! 🥺
What a lovely week. @Riki Longboard Instictor Peniche and @Filipe Seixas thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with us. You both are amazing humans and have been so helpful. (Still curious for the personality results of everyone based on how they surf 😜) @Rubchik ❤️ and @Polina Belo - thank you for being such gems and organizing this. It wouldn't have been possible without you two. And everyone else - great crew! Loved being in and out of the water with you, sharing space and time 🧡 🤌🏻 Hope to see y'all soon. If you ever want to surf the lakes, you have a place to stay! 🌊 Otherwise down to meet up for some surf somewhere else in the world ?!🤔🥹☺️ Enjoy the rest of your session! (Oh and I Will let you know if l end up making my way back in a few days or not) Abraços 🤗
Kelsey
Big shout out to the crew @Rubchik ❤️, @Polina Belo, @Filipe Seixas, @Riki Longboard Instictor Peniche, i reckon it wasn't easy to meet all the different needs of the group and especially not with those tricky conditions but you really did a great job. It was a great week with a lot of useful inputs and fun sessions in and out of the water. And i loved the mix of personalities that came together! Thank you so much for everything!! ❤️
Even though i had so much fun with your board after you left, it was really sad that you had to leave early. You brought soo good vibes to the group @Kelsey Longboard Camp, loved having you around and hope you'll come back tomorrow 😅😘
Alessandra Pergola
Girls,
I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this camp and thereby making it so special and unforgettable to me ❤️ Returning to Jenny's question about the happiest moment of the last six months, I can safely say that my highlight has been this week with you! You're all crazy cool, and I really hope to see you soon!
Hugs Ella
Girls, I'm going home and I have realized the trip is over. But I'm so glad we have plans to meet, and I'm incredibly happy to meet all of you. You're all unique, so different, and I'm sure there's still something we can learn from each other and learn about each other. Thank you so much for giving me so many unforgettable emotions.
Hope to see you ASAP!
🥰❤️
Taisiia
booked the camp and my flights the following day, and a month later, I was in Portugal. I've been craving to do more things on my own and being out of my comfort zone because I needed time to think and disconnect to heal from a loss earlier this year and to be more creative in my work field. The camp kept me busy and all my responsibilities back home in NY on a five-hour time difference. It allowed me to meet humans from different backgrounds and in other creative fields, which opened my mind even more. I find it very valuable to open up your heart and mind to new individuals that will bring a different outlook on life. For this and many reasons, I'm forever grateful to you, Thiago and Zhenya. Thank you for showing me your beautiful and quaint town. It means the world.
Mucho mucho amor
Sandra M.
Many thanks Karina for such beautiful words I laughed😁. I can't believe it's all over either. It's been an incredible week. Many thanks to Polina, Tiago and Zhenya for the organization, I learned a lot and stayed alive.
I'm actually a closed person (but Aperol helped me fix that haha) and I wanted to challenge myself by embarking on a solo journey. It was worth it, I gained great experiences and met such nice people. You are all so different but everyone was battling the ocean and that was a lot of fun. I will miss you. The world is round, maybe we'll meet again and jump into the pool together.😁Get home safe and take care🌸.
Lina Germany
Guys, I wanted to thank every one of you for this wonderful week! Each one of you are a very special person and I'm glad I got to hear your stories, learn from you, laugh with you, surf, shoot and dance! My heart is full and I'm grateful we had such a wonderful team on board!!! In these hard times when there is so much violence and blind aggression happening, this island of freedom, kindness and humility was needed!!! ❤️ I hug you all for that 🙏🏼 You're more than welcome in my hometown in Germany or we meet anywhere else in the world!!! Stay positive and kind as you are. Hugs!!!!
Zhenya Germany
Guys, thank you all so so so much! This week was just so much needed, I felt happy all the time and I felt like I was living every moment in full, feeling it every minute, enjoying this amazing world, the people and all the interactions. Thank you Zhenya, Polina and Tiago for making it possible. It feels like I would come to party with you every time you organize something. Simply because it feels so good, you attract such wonderful people. I'm certain we'll be meeting each other again and again. I wish you all the best days in front of you and happy smiles. Thank you for everything! Big hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Marina Germany
People, I've been sleeping all these 2 days 😂😂😂 And now I can finally write here some words as well😂 I'm endlessly grateful to @Polina Belo and @Zhenya Swan for organizing this trip!!! I truly loved every moment!!! But for sure it was not only interesting photography lectures or exciting surfing&longboard experience that made me like this journey so much; it is about the people that gathered together and created a very warm and friendly atmosphere!!! Thanks to everyone for being as great as you are!!! it was really an amazing experience to get to know all of you and I hope we will keep in touch and meet one day!! THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tatina Germany
Big thanks to you, Tiago and Zhenya for organizing such an amazing trip for all of us. Enjoyed that very much. I can say that more than any other. trips, honestly) Dream came true (surfing), I saw the ocean, made friends, got really inspired for the rest of the year and had a lot of fun. Nothing else is needed, I think
Azim Latvia
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