TSR Premium Sumatra Experience
Welcome!
The Surfer’s Roadmap is excited to present another retreat series in Sumatra.
Here is everything you need to know about your trip. We’re stoked to host you in this amazing, tropical location and elevate your surfing.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
gee@kalebrock.com.au
Pre-retreat information
In this video, Kale shares more details on what to expect, bring and prepare for in Sumatra.
IMPORTANT:
Your passport & flight info and dietary requirements
Surfboards
If you want to bring your own surfboards, our chosen airline allows this (you will, however have to cover those costs on your own, paying the travel agent/airline directly).
If you want to send your board by ferry they normally arrive a day or two later. Once again, this comes at your own cost but you should also consider the delayed arrival of the boards via this route.
Otherwise, we will have a KBD fleet at Aura for the group to share. Please bring your own leash and Futures fins. If you are planning on using a KBD board you will be expected to cover any repairs or damages that might occur from your use.
Surfboards we’ll have at the resort: Kale Brock Designs Performance Mid Length and an Everyday Short
Daily schedule
Our schedule is flexible to maximise alignment with the best waves, but a coaching day typically is;
Morning
Group breakfast
Morning surf + video analysis
Group lunch
Afternoon/Evening
Afternoon surf
Group dinner
You will have time to relax and rest, however the week is very full. We highly suggest you consider leading up to your retreat with our fitness programs available on The Surfers Roadmap.
Retreat Media
ACCESS ALL RETREAT MEDIA HERE.
We understand that the photos and videos we capture on retreat are important to you.
You’ll be able to peruse retreat media, including your personalised analysis (with commentary) at the conclusion of each day from your phone or laptop.
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Your take home analysis
We aim to have your take home analysis ready within 2-3 weeks following your retreat. This will be available from the link above, along with a copy of all your waves on video.
Logistics & Essential Travel
Retreat structure
Day -1: Arrive in Medan Airport, overnight stay
Day 1: Your retreat start date, we fly to Simeulue, settle in
Day 2-7: Surf coaching experience
Day 8: Departure from Simeulue
Travel insurance. As you should be aware, we operate a concert ticket policy for this retreat meaning that should you need to cancel or be unable to attend, you will forfeit any payments made to us for the retreat. Please ensure you are covered by purchasing comprehensive travel insurance which will also ensure you are protected whilst on the trip.
Surf hats and zinc. We will have a limited supply of TSR Surf Hats and our signature natural surf zinc (works very well in the hot tropics) available on site (cash or Revolut payments easiest).
Kale’s tropical surf travel list
Skins - short and long ✅
Boards ✅
Board sock / day bag ✅
Fins, leggies, ding repair ✅
First aid kit + water proof blister pads ✅
Supplements ✅
Charcoal + probiotics ✅
Electrolytes ✅
Tropical wax ✅
Kale’s Natural Surf Zinc ✅
Kale’s Signature Surf Hat ✅
Boardies + wetsuit top ✅
Drink bottle ✅
Toothpaste toothbrush ✅
Sunnies ✅
Surf backpack or bag ✅
Eye drops ✅
Pre retreat watch
View some essential TSR coaching material, documented on our last retreat!
These videos will help you mentally prepare for our approach to surf progression.
Part two
Furthering that last video, we go into more of the ‘smile’ theory.
Retreat FAQ’s
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Out of pocket expenses to consider are additional snacks and drinks, alcoholic drinks, massages, zinc, surf hats, tips for local staff and guides. This does not represent all of the additional costs you may incur during the trip. For what’s included in your retreat package please see https://www.kalebrock.com.au/sumatra-27 the ‘what’s included’ section.
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We cannot advise on visa’s, specific insurances and associated travel requirements e.g. COVID 19. Remember even if you are transiting through the USA (as a non-resident) you will still need an ESTA.
We do highly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance and provide us with the details.
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Our surf experiences are strictly non refundable. As such, we strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to protect you should you need to cancel. Deposits are non refundable and final payments are non refundable. This is because we commit this equity to securing locations and the heavy administrative duties involved in organising these experiences. In most cases, you are able to sell/transfer your place on an experience to another person. If there are external circumstances out of our control which prevent us from running the experience (natural disaster, pandemic travel restrictions, political upheaval, war etc) we will offer you a credit on the experience to use at a later date.
Working with Kale
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“I’ve improved more in 1 week than I have over 20 years of surfing! I’m so grateful to Kale and also incredibly annoyed at myself! Why didn’t I do this earlier!? I finally know what I should be doing to progress my surfing.
There are coaches and then there’s Kale. I don’t think there’s another surfer at Kale's level who also has the natural gift of coaching.”
Seb (TSR Nicaragua Student)
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“When I’m surfing now I have so much more awareness about what to do on a wave to keep me in the power zone and to actually progress. Kale definitely has the sport of surfing broken down into its precise components and has a great skill in explaining those components to anyone.”
Tim (TSR Maldives Student)
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“Kale has produced a surf coaching program that has made strong surfing technique bioavailable to his students. I now know I can improve and how I can improve.
My world has opened up so far as surfing is concerned and I couldn't be more psyched.”
Kevin (TSR Nicaragua Student)
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“My 1 week in Nicaragua with Kale was exactly what I needed to get my surfing to the next level.
Kale has a special gift in not just seeing the complexity of surfing, but more importantly, he has the gift of being able to break the complexity down into simple instructions / cues for his students... I will be back for more! “
Kasper (TSR Nicaragua Student)
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“He’s an amazing coach. He breaks down the fundamentals of surfing and its biomechanics really well with excellent articulation. The side by side video analysis was particularly helpful for me and has definitely helped me take big steps forward in my surfing this week.”
John (TSR Maldives Student)
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“What normally would take me years of trial and error I learned in 1 week with Kale. He truly has a passion for surfing and teaching.
This retreat has given me a new perspective on how I view surfing and it’s something I wish I had access to 20 years ago. Already looking forward to the next trip!“
Joey (TSR Nicaragua Student)
