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Disappearing Beaches

Climate Change & Surfing Top 5 Countries Bottom 5 Countries How You Can Help Today, Earth’s atmosphere is polluted with stronger concentrations of planet-warming carbon dioxide than any point in the past three million years. The increased amount of greenhouse gasses trapped in Earth’s atmosphere is causing global climate change, the effects of which are altering coastlines and surf spots in dramatic ways. In some cases, the consequences of climate change may destroy the world’s best surfing destinations. The last time CO2 levels were sustained at this concentration was 3-5

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5 Reasons to Book an All-Inclusive Surf Trip

Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. For those of us who already surf, it’s no surprise— it’s proven to improve your mood, keep you in shape, and reduce stress. However, the more people that make it to our local shorebreaks, the more crowded the water becomes. Surfing is also highly-impacting tourism. At Trestles, CA, they estimate surfing boosts their economy, bringing in a whopping $24M annually, just in tourism. Costa Rica? Try an estimated $800M, annually. But will all the crowds at the beach, many surfers

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Beginner Surfer? Here’s Why You Should Start in Costa Rica

Even if you haven’t seen the cult classic surf film, Endless Summer II, it probably comes as no surprise that Costa Rica is famous for its surf spots. And it’s not necessarily because the country is home to the gnarliest breaks or biggest professional events. It’s because Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and challenging-yet-forgiving places to surf. The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is home to hundreds of surf breaks that are largely uncrowded and perfect for both beginners and professionals, alike. Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point

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5 Reasons Why You Should Surf with Your Teens

Spending time with your teenage kids can require a delicate balance: you’ve got to find something fun, engaging, and most importantly, cool. Surfing checks all those boxes and more. Here are five reasons you should surf with your teens: 1. Teach the importance of a healthy lifestyle Establishing habits for an active lifestyle is much easier than getting acquainted with working out later in life. Introducing your teen to an activity like surfing can set them up for a lifetime of healthy living. Surfing encourages you to maintain a decent

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Fitness Through Surfing

Why Surfing is One of the Best Ways to Stay in Shape

One of the best things about surfing is that it’s approachable for everybody—wherever you come from you can find success on your board out on the water. Surfing is also a life-changing activity that requires no prior experience to learn quickly. The best part about surfing is that it has lasting effects that carry over into nearly all aspects of life. Below, we present to you why surfing is the best way to stay in shape. All in one First, the obvious: it is a full body workout. Nearly every

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Executives Should Recharge

3 Reasons Why Executives Should Recharge

It’s no secret that Americans are hard workers. And, if you’re an executive-level employee for a major (or even minor) company in the States, it probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that most C-level employees work around 60 hours per week. Even Tesla-guru Elon Musk credits his success to his drive: “I mean you have to put in 80-to 100-hour weeks every week. This improves the odds of success.” Suppose you’re just as hard-working as Musk—or maybe your average work week hovers around a 60-70 hours—when do you take a

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New partnership between Kalon Surf and global lifestyle brand Ted Baker

At Kalon we are committed to working with companies who share our principles of quality, creativity and sustainability and we are pleased to announce our latest brand partnership with global lifestyle brand Ted Baker. Our current brand partners include leading surfwear brand Outerknown and board-maker Firewire. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to promote environmentally friendly practices while delivering exceptional products. We invite you to explore our latest blog posts to learn more about how these partnerships are making a positive impact in the industry. Together, we can inspire

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Friends of Kalon – 5 Minutes with Ned Sheeran (Updated 2020)

As guest experience is at the heart of the Kalon philosophy we love to share the insights of our friends. Ned Sheeran has visited our resort over 10 times, we found out why he loves the Costa Rican surf and making new surf friends from all over the world. Experiencing Three Vacations in One… I like to think that visiting Kalon is like experiencing 3 vacations in one… The Surfing Experience It’s great to have access to a wide range of surfboards and the latest technology during each visit as

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Food At Kalon Surf Resort

At Kalon food is an integral part of the experience when you stay with us. Our philosophy is “Farm to Table” eating with a focus on creative organic dishes with a traditional Costa Rican element. All dishes are created with fresh ingredients, many of which are grown in our very own fruit and vegetable garden as part of our commitment to creating a more sustainable resort. Our daily menu is designed to complement the surf programme which we offer and provide you with the optimum energy and nutrition to keep

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Slater Designs Surfboard Helium Gamma on the beach

Kelly Slater Designs’ The Helium Gamma

Kelly Slater Designs Surfboards : The Helium Gamma “It’s just a great standard small board; performance board. It’s kind of like, putting years and years of design into a board that just feels good under my feet. Right away.” -Kelly Slater on The Helium Gamma. From the guys of Slater Desigsn: “We crafted this Slater Designs shape using an ultra-light foam core, and an ultra-light (but durable) aerospace composite deckskin so that the deck feels soft beneath your feet without leaving footwells. This unique combination enhances performance and provides an unparalleled

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Experience Kalon Surf in 3 Minutes

Mike Seib, producer of NBC’s NFL Emmy winning TV show, made this short but amazing video of his and Lauren’s experience at Kalon. Watching this video, you will want to join us in the short, mid or long term, but for sure it will put a smile on your face. Our mix of guests is usually solo travelers, couples and friends traveling together, all looking to learn to surf (or improve), enjoy great food and relax. Our guests enjoy the social aspect of Kalon, and at the same moment their

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Kelly Slater Designs’ The OMNI

Kelly Slater Designs Surfboards : Omni The (for now) last (but not least) Kelly Slater Designs model is Omni, another LFT technology based board for your everyday surf. Or as Kelly Slater himself puts it the Omni is designed to provide performance and versatility for surfers of all levels. With kelly slater’s futuristic design concepts, this board promises responsiveness in every wave condition. Whether you’re catching small swells or tackling bigger waves, the Omni aims to enhance your surfing experience like never before. The Omni’s construction incorporates lightweight materials that help

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