It can be intimidating to go on a surf trip alone in a new place. 7 time SWA retreat-goer Jacquie Maupin has learned to appreciate the small wins in surfing; she considers herself a vacation surfer and perpetual advanced beginner. In this episode we dive into some of her surf travel stories, misadventures with surf buddies and discover what it means to expect the unexpected while traveling. For those looking to learn more about the different SWA retreat locations, activities and our surf coaching style, this episode explores what the SWA experience is all about: authenticity, good friends and great waves, usually at the end of a long dirt road.

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Episodes produced and edited by Emma Roggenkamp.