Nicaragua Premium Retreat 2027

with Kale Brock
& TSR Coach Craig


Designed for surfers from intermediate and above.

Enjoy an abundance of incredible waves from long, rippable points to fun beach breaks on the Pacific Coast of Central America.

We’re stoked to announce a continuation of our premium surf coaching experience in Nicaragua!

In this premium retreat with Kale, surfers will take advantage of the Nicaraguan surfing coast from the comfort of Mellow Resort. The ideally located accommodation will enable total immersion in several breaks, all nearby to the resort. 

Kale and a small group of surfers will seek a variety of waves from perfect, peeling point breaks offering open canvases for developing turns to extremely fun, progressive beach breaks (and even some tubes for those who are ready!). 

Just announced! We recommend you act quickly as we very rarely have spaces available!

Retreats 1-3: TSR Coach Craig
Retreats 4 - 15: TSR Head Coach Kale

June - October, 2027

Expect head high waves every day with regular days overhead+, and even some entry-level barreling waves (optional). This window is perfect for confident surfers who can apply themselves in a range of considered conditions (not death defying, but sometimes challenging)!

RETREAT ONE
TSR Coach Craig
June 5-12

RETREAT TWO
TSR Coach Craig
June 12-19

RETREAT THREE
TSR Coach Craig
June 19-26

RETREAT FOUR
June 26-July 3

RETREAT FIVE
July 3-10

RETREAT SIX
JULY 11-18

RETREAT SEVEN
JULY 18 - 25

RETREAT EIGHT
JULY 25-AUG 1

RETREAT NINE
AUG 1-8

RETREAT TEN
AUG 15-22

RETREAT ELEVEN
AUG 22-29

RETREAT TWELVE
AUG 29-SEPT 5

RETREAT THIRTEEN
SEPT 6-13

RETREAT FOURTEEN
SEPT 13-20

RETREAT FIFTEEN
SEPT 20-27

Book now to reserve your spot.

Reserve your spot R1-3 TSR Coach Craig
Reserve your spot R4 --> TSR Coach Kale

Waves you might expect June-Sept.

Surfing Level and Progression

Who is an intermediate surfer? An intermediate surfer is someone who can take off with confidence on various wave types and cut across the wave face easily. They may be looking to improve their on-wave manoeuvres, timing, turn intensity and flow.

All surfers are expected to be able to surf independently in the water (amongst the group) - we can help you wherever you’re at with your surfing and there is zero performance pressure!

By working closely together with Kale or Craig throughout the entire week, surfers will be able to identify the patterns or sub-optimal techniques holding them back and begin to optimise them for better surfing. Utilising The Surfer’s Roadmap curriculum and a fun and friendly approach, our coaches will unlock years of progression on each retreat.

Daily schedule

Our schedule is flexible to maximise alignment with the best waves, however here is a general outline of a typical coaching day;

Morning

  • Morning surf

  • Group breakfast

  • Video analysis 

  • Group lunch + surf-skate

Afternoon/Evening

  • Afternoon surf 

  • Group dinner

Accommodations

Mellow resort offers luxurious, comfortable villas and appartments for our guests with AC, wifi, a pool and a restaurant / bar (with a barista machine).

With all food and non alcoholic drinks included, guests are extremely well looked after from the comfort of Mellow, which resides on a hill a mere 800m away from one of our regularly surfed waves.

Meals include items such as tropical smoothies, avocado toast with eggs, steaks, fish curry, tacos and more. On longer surf outings snacks such as local Swiss-made banana bread, fruits and burritos are taken, along with fresh and sparkling water and electrolyte drinks.

Guests can store surfboards in the dedicated retreat truck, allowing them to simply turn up in the mornings in their board shorts ready to go (with a freshly made latte in hand!).

Working with Kale in Nicaragua

  • "Being with TSR is an amazing experience! They are on it; capturing everyone's wave and making sure everything is thought of. The video footage and analysis helps you implement Kale's coaching in the next session."    

    - J Nica, 2025

  • "Kale runs a first-class surf retreat in Nicaragua. He's super dedicated to his students, and his coaching with video feedback gives you clear focus points to work on when you're on the trip, and then when you leave and go surf on your own. Add in a great local guide, fantastic food and comfortable accommodations, and youi can't ask for a better trip."

    - B Nica, 2025

  • "After seeing my fails and successes on camera, and learning how to improve, I now have developed a very clear picture of what my surfing looks like even when I'm on my own. I have learned to self evaluate and can pick things to improve on after every wave."    

    - T Nica, 2025

  • "I've been stuck at that intermediate plateau for the last ten years. The film analysis and coaching revealed insights that I wasn't aware of in my surfing; it gave me a new lens to view surfing through. I wish I had done this sooner!"

    - D Nica, 2025

  • A super peaceful, comfortable stay with great food and a massive variety of waves close by. Kale’s coaching style brought together a group of strangers that, after 6 days, became friends who cheered along each other in the water! Very insightful coaching insights every day, and I’ll be working on all the advice until I come back next year!

    - J Nica, 2025

  • We surfed alone pretty much the whole time in epic, often picture-perfect conditions (something I’m still wrapping my head around) which allowed for a true total immersion in surf progression. Add to that, we stayed in luxury, were fed incredible meals, got massages and had many laughs together as a group. See you next year!

    - A Nica, 2025

  • I’m so grateful for the experience. Thankyou!! I have a lot to work on, but now I have ave a clear path to do so. If you run more of these next year, I am down 100% no questions asked.

    - A Nica, 2025

  • The coaching has completely changed my perspective on how much more time and space I have on each wave (especially in the more critical parts). My buddy at home, who surfs way better than me, was so impressed and told me “I look like a normal surfer’ now, which I’m taking as a massive compliment!

    - X Nica, 2025

  • Awesome. Such an incredible experience. Amazing, empty waves, luxurious accomodation and great food. Please make sure we’re the first to know about next year’s dates!

    - H Nica, 2025

  • I’ve been to retreats before & nothing has come close to this quality of coaching.

    - I Nica, 2025

  • A rose this week has been the quality of coaching - it exceeds everything else out there.

    - S Nica, 2025

  • The food, the people, the empty perfect waves…amazing. The coaching far exceeded my expectations - I’ll be coming back with my son next year!

    - B Nica, 2025

  • “"They say don’t meet your heroes, but if you’re reading this and Kale’s coaching style speaks to you, then I’m happy to report that he is certainly the exception to the rule. It’s hard to imagine a better scenario for advancing your surfing, or a better coach, for that matter. Kale will take you under his wing, gently dismantle you via your own video footage, then rebuild you and teach you to fly for yourself. His Socratic method of coaching will have you TEACHING yourself, as well. By the end, you won’t recognise your own damn footage from the beginning of the week."

    - N Nica, 2026

  • “"Thank you for your guidance, Kale! Great retreat, indepth dive into details, positive atmosphere, it all makes you have these light bulb a-ha moments and suddenly you lock into a clear path to progression. Until next time!"

    - D Nica, 2026

  • “"Amazing week with amazing people. I was able to fix a lot in my surfing, and I know there’s even more improvement coming thanks to the analysis. That kind of feedback changes everything.

    Kale, you’re a good man and an incredible teacher. Your positive attitude is your superpower, and it gives power to everyone around you. At the end of the day, a good surfer is someone who knows how to enjoy it first."

    - E Nica, 2026

Working with Craig

  • “It has been really helpful and I have tried to implement everything you have said,  a little at a time.

    I have only had a handful of sessions since then but having something to work at has really helped implement some changes and I have seen massive improvements in such a short period of time, and I'm really enjoying the process.

    Cant wait to get back in the water and improve some more.”

    - I

  • "The feedback was so helpful, and gave me so much to work on.

    Thanks to your video feedback and the board, I feel like my surfing has progressed more in 6 months than it has ever in my 30+ years of surfing. And with your feedback I have plenty to work on for another 12 months.

    Ive been strongly recommending your video analysis to mates and colleagues,"

    - A

  • "Just wanted to say a huge thanks for the analysis. It is sooo on point, and exactly what I needed to hear and see.

    The manner you've broken down the key elements of great surfing, then compared and contrasted my mediocrity, is just awesome. I'm genuinely frothing to adapt and adopt the recommendations."

    - D

  • “Craig, awesome job with the videos. Really like how you break it down into a few simple steps to work on. Can't wait to put it all into action!”

    - E

  • “Focusing on those tips made a big difference in my ability to generate speed. It was crazy to see the difference between my speed when I tried them and when I didn’t. This has been a big game changer for me.”

    - L

  • “Thanks so much – incredible video review and tips! Best advice I’ve ever had! I will get working on the surf skate and in the ocean asap.”

    - S

Price & Inclusions

R1-3
TSR COACH CRAIG

$4,200* USD pp

Includes:

  • All retreats include the following:

  • 7 nights private accommodation

  • 6 full days of surf coaching with Coach Craig

  • Daily personalised video analysis

  • Media package, including all photo, video and a personalised video analysis to take home

  • Direct access to TSR Intermediate & Ultimate Surf Skate Programs

  • Return airport transfers (Managua Airport)

  • Full-board meal plan

  • Unlimited filter coffee and water

  • All surf transport throughout

What’s not included:

  • Flights 

  • Board / Equipment Hire 

  • Associated travel costs such as visa, insurance, covid requirements (if applicable)

    Couples/mates (add-ons)

  • 1 additional surfer (sharing your room) +$2900 USD

  • 1 additional non-surfer (sharing your room) +$1900 USD

    * credit card and booking fees apply to payments. You can avoid these by requesting to pay with stablecoins or Bitcoin.

R4 →
TSR HEAD COACH KALE

$5,200* USD pp

Includes:

  • All retreats include the following:

  • 7 nights private accommodation

  • 6 full days of surf coaching with Kale Brock

  • Daily personalised video analysis

  • Media package, including all photo, video and a personalised video analysis to take home

  • Direct access to TSR Intermediate & Ultimate Surf Skate Programs

  • Return airport transfers (Managua Airport)

  • Full-board meal plan

  • Unlimited filter coffee and water

  • All surf transport throughout

What’s not included:

  • Flights 

  • Board / Equipment Hire 

  • Associated travel costs such as visa, insurance, covid requirements (if applicable)

    Couples/mates (add-ons)

  • 1 additional surfer (sharing your room) +$3500 USD

  • 1 additional non-surfer (sharing your room) +$1900 USD

    * credit card and booking fees apply to payments. You can avoid these by requesting to pay with stablecoins or Bitcoin.

Book now to reserve your spot.

Reserve your spot R1-3 TSR Coach Craig
Reserve your spot R4 -> TSR Coach Kale

“Craig has a fantastic eye for surf coaching and can deliver incredible analysis for me and my students. His fun, jovial approach makes everybody feel at home.”

- Kale Brock

Retreat insight;

Watch these videos to see how we run retreats, the fundamental techniques taught, and a hint at the progression we consistently see!

  • We expect all surfers to bring (at least) 2 surfboards with them on retreat. Check out kalebrockdesigns.com for inspiration.

    Each surfer should also bring appropriate gear for water temperature (Nicaragua is warm to hot), leashes, zinc and wax, as it is not always guaranteed you can buy this on location. We will provide finer details closer to the retreat.

  • You will be expected to arrive on the same day as indicated on your allocated retreat. For example, if your start date is the 1st December, please plan to arrive that day. This is not included within the coaching days, which will commence the day AFTER your retreat starts.

    The shuttle from Managua Airport takes approximately 3.5 hours to arrive at the hotel and will be arranged once we receive 1: your final payment and 2: your itinerary.

    Checkout occurs on the final date of your retreat for example, if your retreat end date is December 8th, you will leave around 10am on that day post-breakfast.

  • Everything that’s included is indicated on our “what’s included” list above. Please note that we may not list everything that is considered an out of pocket expense.

  • We cannot advise on visas, insurance and associated travel reuqirements e.g. COVID 19.

    Please do you research before joining us on retreat! Normally, in Nicaragua you simple pay $10USD (cash preferred) at the airport upon arrival to obtain a tourist visa on the way in.

  • In the event of any cancellation for any reason we are not able to offer a refund or credit as we incur significant operational expense and financial commitment based on your booking.

    This is why we highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance as soon as you’ve paid your deposit in order to fully protect your trip. It is not our responsibility if your trip suddenly clashes with an important date or you can no longer attend due to unforeseen circumstances - a good travel insurance policy will have you covered.

    Please kindly note that invoices will be due for payment within 7 days of receiving and after two reminders are given your spot may be resold to another party.

    *Exchange rates may vary between payments

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