Only Women Surf Coaching Adventure
Malé to Central Atolls
Surf Coaching Women Adventure with Bec Woods
We have teamed up with Australia’s High Permonce Center surf coach Bec Woods and surf conditioning coach Michelle Drielsma to offer a ten-day-long surf trip, boosting our surf to the next level cruising through Central Atolls in Maldives.
To be ready for the trip, we will have access to Michelle’s online surf conditioning platform to prepare and train for this trip.
Opportunity to live the real Maldivian local experience whilst taking your surf to the next level.
From Malé Atoll to Central Atolls, Maldives
4th - 13th June 2023 (10 days / 9 nights)
Check in: 4th June 10:00 am; Velana International Airport, Malé Maldives
Check out: 13th June 6:00 pm; Velana International Airport, Malé Maldives
Maximum 11 surfer guests
Intermediate surfers
Mix of pumping powerful with more easygoing waves
Shared cabin 4280 USD per person
The Team
For us the experience becomes unique not by the destination, but by the people you get to share the experience with.
Bec Woods
Silvia San Laureano
Surf Performance
Coaching
Bec’s passion is to help others have more fun surfing, improve their surfing technique and understandings. She was coached by some of the best high performance international coaches, and when she retired of pro surfing she joined the High Performance Surf Centre in Australia.
Video Analysis
Allows the surfer to visualise and understand how to improve their surfing. If you have never seen yourself surfing, it will be a game-changer.
Guided Surfing
Bec when she is in the water, she will be guiding and giving feedback, reminding the things you got to work in each session, reminding you of your homework.
Strength & Conditioning
Coaching
Michelle is a surfer and a conditioning coach, the professional we need to teach us how to train to surf better and avoid injuries. And to get us ready for this dream surf trip.
Before the Trip
We will have access to the Kinstretch / Strength online surf training program (created by Michelle), during the 8 weeks prior to the trip.
Keep reading about the program
This program is suitable for all ability levels. We learn how to use our body to make each exercise either more or less difficult, depending on our individual needs. These classes combine end-range of motion strengthening (kinstretch), full-range of motion strengthening, bodyweight exercises and the occasional use of light/household weights or objects.
These classes are 100% directed classes, where you simply sign in, press play and follow Michelle’s lead.
We will learn joint self-mobilisations, soft-tissue techniques and breathing techniques. We will experience a stronger body, improved movement and less stiffness/pain.
We will receive two different classes per week of approximately 40 minute duration. Pre-recorded classes will be available for 7 days and can be viewed in your own time, as many times as you like. Available an online coaching support and technique feedback through a private facebook group.
What is Included
• Private sailing charter with crew, including captains, skipper and chef offering a delightful stay;
• Accommodation (10 days, 9 nights) in luxury yacht (shared or private cabin) with full board (3 delicious healthy meals, afternoon snack, plus water, tea/coffee);
• World-Class surf breaks for intermediate surfers onwards;
• Local experienced surf guide;
• Daily Surf coaching with high performance coach Bec Woods (video analysis, guided surfing);
• Professional videographer on board (digital copy of your surfing footage);
• Professional photographer on board (subject to group numbers);
• Snorkeling & fishing in crystal clear waters;
• Three boats (main boat, auxiliary boat the dhoni, dingy);
• Visit uninhabited islands/beaches;
• The Ocean Spell goodies;
• Lifts to airport/charter/airport as a group;
• Return domestic flights Malé to Central Atolls and back to Malé International Airport, checked in luggage up to 20kg (excess luggage 3 USD/kilo);
• All current applicable taxes;
• 8 weeks access to Kinstretch surf training program.
What is not included
- International flights (check with our team for help);
- Beverages, softdrinks, and alcohol (to be paid on board);
- Photo package 300 USD;
- Tips for crew (10 USD per night);
- Surf travel & health insurance with cancellation (check with our team for good options);
- Surfboards in domestic flight not included.
Our Home in the Indian Ocean
This boat allows a smooth and cruisy sailing journey. You will enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets. Not to speak about the yoga on the top deck as the stars fill up the sky.
As soon as you see this majestic boat, you will surely call it home.
Each of the 10 cabins have ensuite toilet with hot/cold shower and a/c.
All dietary requirements can be catered, prior notice.
Much More Than a Trip
Surf Conditioning
Plenty of Surfing
Exploring
New Surfing Familia
Empowerment & Limits
Wild Life
PRICING
Do I need to bring my own surfboard?
Yes its a must, we are going to have an adventure exploring the remote Indian Ocean, nowhere to rent a board.
We recommend you to bring at least two surfboards, in case something happens. You know how boards are sometimes handled at airports, also things happen in the water too.
If this is a problem, please notify our team with time, so we can arrange an alternative solution with our local partners.
What else do I need to bring regarding surfing?
Note: we highly recommend you to bring reef booties, no matter your level. Its good to have them with you, just in case.
Are there any pre-requisites to join?
If you just want to join us, cruise, enjoy, go with the flow…you are more than welcome to come along.
If you are a beginner or low intermediate, keen to join, and you are aware that possibly the waves will be big, and you will have to either sit wide open or on the boat; if you feel comfortable with this, you are welcome to join this adventure. We will encounter lots of different type of waves, however beginner/low intermediates will not be able to surf most days. If you are comfortable with that, happy with sailing, swimming, snorkeling, chilling, hanging out with like-minded women and keen to have a blast, and listen to our recommendations regarding surfing…then we are stoked to have you on board.
Is there an age limit/requirement?
Minors are welcomed on our family trips, or on our kids surf coaching trips. Please contact us for more information.
Am I too old to join?
Most of our guests range between 30 and 55 years old.
I do not have with who to travel...is it a problem?
If you are waiting for a friend to join you, our recommendation is “just go”, the people joining our trips are with similar circumstances to you.
If I do not surf...can I join?
We will sail, cruise, relax, snorkel, visit uninhabited islands, practice yoga, meditation…and while we are surfing, the guests who do not surf but want to be close to us, can snorkel around or hang at the dhoni (the auxiliary boat that will be anchored beside the surfbreak).
Shortboard? Longboard?
Everyone is welcome to join! We have both longboarders and shortboarders on board. Some of our guests bring different kind of boards to play around with.
Is there WIFI?
Can I work from my laptop?
Sure you can if you buy a SIM card at the airport upon arrival. There are several packages of 15 Gigs and 30 Gigs, pretty reliable if you need to work or speak with your family.
Dietary Requirements
Do I need to bring snorkel, mask and fins?
Fins are available on the boat. This means you won’t have to try and find room for them in your bag and leaves you space for other essentials!
Do I need to arrive one day early?
If you arrive the day before, it will guarantee that we can fly out to Thaa atoll early in the morning.
If you decide you want to arrive early, we can help you book a hotel close to the airport with pick up and drop off or in a local island with surf. Get in touch with our team.
When & where do we meet on the first day?
We will meet at Malé Velana International Airport, at 10 am on the 4th of June.
Domestic flights have not been published yet, apologies for the inconvenience. We suggest that the flight arriving to Malé should be very early in the morning, or the day before.
When & where do we finish on the last day?
We will finish at Malé Velana International Airport, in the late afternoon on the 13rd of June. We highly recommend you to fly out the following day from Malé.
How much cash do I need?
This depends on personal preferences.
Almost everything will be covered: accommodation, meals (water, tea, coffee), airport transfer to the boat (as a group).
Here are some things you might need cash money for:
– alcohol, softdrinks;
– bottled water (we recommend to refill for environmental reasons);
– photo package (300 USD);
– tips (5-10 USD per day);
– SIM card (50 USD for 30 gigs)
On the boat you will be able to pay with credit card. Tips should be given to the captain and crew in cash.
Local Currency and Banking in the Maldives
One US Dollar is equivalent to aprox 15.5 Rufiyaa. The US Dollar is accepted as legal tender. All major credit cards can be used.
The national bank, Bank of Maldives has a branch and an ATM in Male’ International Airport.
The banks in the Maldives are very particular about the condition of bank notes and will refuse deposits of old style USD$, even though still an active currency, damaged notes, badly creased or well-worn notes will also be rejected. Therefore, if presenting such a note as form of payment you may be requested to change to a note of better condition. Please do not take offence, it is purely that the note will have no worth to the individual to whom you are paying. Also, note that small bills .i.e. $1 and $5 have a lower exchange value, as the Bank of Maldives charges for small notes to be deposited.
Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by the guesthouse staff, a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels and inspires excellent service. The amount to tip is always subject to your satisfaction with the service provided, and your budget.
Time
Note some resorts operate Island Time, which is 1 hour ahead of Maldives standard time.
Travel Insurance
You can buy an insurance package to suit you and your travel plans, allowing you to depart on your holiday confident that you are covered. We recommend our clients to get quality travel insurance with a well-known company: Blue-Cross, Manulife, Escapade, RBC, TravelGuard, etc. You should check the small print in the policy to make sure activities like surfing, snorkeling are covered. You need to be covered for medical expenses abroad and any emergency repatriation that may be required due to your illness/injury. We also recommend that you take out cancellation cover and baggage cover.
IMPORTANT: We must have your travel insurance details (policy number, issuing company details, and emergency telephone number) before you depart or you may not be allowed to join the trip.
Booking Information
A video-call must be organized with the team, in order to be invited to book your space in this adventure. To fully confirm your spot, a non-refundable deposit is needed.
Private and shared rooms availability are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please book your reservations early to receive your preferred accommodation.
Travel & Flight Information
If you decide to extend your stay, we can assist you to book your desired vacation in our luxurious resort recommendations.
Domestic Flights and Surfboards
Travel Documentation & Insurance Policy
Maldives Entry Requirements with Covid-19
Citizens/residents from most countries are currently allowed to enter Maldives by air. Passengers traveling as tourists arriving from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka are not allowed to enter.
Quarantine not required.
Specific entry requirements that must be met:
1) Mandatory Maldives PCR Test for Entry
All tourists traveling to Maldives in COVID-19 must take a mandatory PCR TEST (nucleic acid nasal & throat) taken no more than 96 hours before the departure time of the first ticketed flight to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives. If the tourist makes a transit during the journey, the initial PCR test will be valid if the transit does not exceed 24 hours. If the tourist makes a transit exceeding 24 hours, the passenger must repeat the PCR test within 96 hours prior to embarkation at the port of transit.
Maldives Immigration requires the Negative PCR test results to show the name of the passenger (name as in passport), name & address of testing laboratory, testing officer & testing officer signature, type of test stated as a PCR test, date & time of sampling, result.
Tourists who have completed the full vaccination process and hold a valid vaccination certificate for a vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation are still required to take a mandatory PCR test for entry to Maldives when traveling to Maldives in COVID-19.
The PCR test result should be submitted through the IMUGA portal within 24 hours prior to departure to Maldives. In addition, the lab result should be presented in paper or electronic format during the airline check-in.
2) Pre-fill Online Health Declaration Form
The Health Declaration Form must be pre-filled 0-24 hours before traveling to Maldives. The Negative PCR Test results must be attached.
Recommended to take a screenshot of the form’s QR Code upon completion.
A separate form must be pre-filled 0-24hrs prior to your departure from Maldives . Take a screenshot y of the new QR code again upon departure as it’s required to enter the departures hall for flight check in.
3) Confirmed Reservation & Return Flights
Travelers must have a confirmed reservation at our licensed accommodation facility when traveling to Maldives (including a resort, liveaboard, guesthouse, that is approved by the Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with safe tourism guidelines).
4) Passport Validity
Passport must have 6 months validity from departure date for entry.
Exit Requirements
Cancellation Policy due to Covid-19
We want to make the booking process as re-assuring as possible.
In the extenuating circumstances that the entire group trip needs to be rescheduled to new travel dates, due to international border closures and/or restrictions due to Covid-19, all funds paid will be rolled over to the new travel dates. New dates will be discussed with all attendees before being confirmed. If attendees are unable to attend on new proposed group travel dates, existing booking payments will become credit for other The Ocean Spell signature group trips (value to exclude any group fees previously utilised to a third party supplier). Credit not redeemable for refund.
It is mandatory to purchase travel and health insurance with cancellation cover, that in the event of individual attendee tests positive for Covid-19 in the days prior to the trip departure, the insurance provider will refund the credit, always with the proper evidence and proof. The Ocean Spell or our providers cannot refund the money, that is why it is mandatory to be covered for such circumstances. We do know various good insurance providers and we also work with some excellent products, please get in touch with our team.
Non-Covid related refunds. If you cancel 90 days or less before the trip departure date, we will reimburse any payments made to us (excluding admin fee and any non-refundable monies paid to third party suppliers), as long as we are able to resell the place(s) that we have been holding for you. The reimbursement can be either in the form of a refund or held in credit for a future booking. Either way, we will retain a $200 admin fee per person. We will be able to offer a partial refund (excluding admin fee and any non-refundable monies paid to third party suppliers) only if we are able to resell the place(s).
Please note that fear to travel due to Covid is not a valid reason for cancellation or for any insurance provider.
