I just wrapped up 10 days of lessons with Damo and I honestly can’t believe how much my surfing has improved. As a well-seasoned instructor with what seems like decades of experience, he took my skills to an entirely new level in a ridiculously short amount of time. From day one, it was clear he knows the ocean inside and out. He quickly assessed my skill level and built a super focused plan around them. Every session was productive — no wasted time. He broke down techniques in a simplest way: clear demonstrations, immediate feedback, and smart drills that targeted exactly what I needed to work on. By day 5 I was catching waves I would have never even attempted before, and by the end of the 10 days I was linking turns, riding with much better form, and actually enjoying bigger waves instead of just surviving them, my improvement was tremendous. Also a video analysis, a yoga and a breath exercise sessions are absolute add on to boost your skills. Beyond the technical skills, Damo is incredibly patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in your progress. He has a calm, positive energy that makes you feel comfortable pushing your limits without fear. He also taught me so much about ocean safety, reading conditions, and surf etiquette that I now feel much more confident surfing on my own. If you’re serious about improving fast, whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, do yourself a favor and book time with him or his team. 10 days with this guy was worth months (maybe years) of random practice. Damo and his team (Ron & Cesar) are the absolute pro and one of the best instructors I’ve ever had in any sport. Also I cant say enough about the stay at Rooms2board and the people there, food and how well the property is taken care on day to day basis. It's a home way from home. Thank you again — I’ll be back for sure! 🏄‍♂️

The greatest time I've had during vacations was in Costa Rica and half of it is thanks to Damo, such a great, chill and friendly guy, and an even better surf instructor. I'd return a thousand times.

Fantastic experience. Great program, brilliant instructors. Hostel was great too. Thank you Damo and team!

Had a great time! thank you for being flexible and always looking for solutions to make the surfing experience more efficient and pleasurable. Looking forward to coming back :)

Damo and his team are amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. I have to travel to surf and many places I go the guides start me off as a beginner and I spend a day in the white water before I can get back to where I left off on green waves. Victor took me right out to the line-up, pushed me into a couple waves to get started and then really spent time teaching me how to read waves and catch them on my own. For such a short trip it was really nice to be able to pick up where I left off. Ivo took awesome photos and was a great guide on the hike. Highly recommend this crew if you want to progress your skills.