Fancy a week of full-on female me-time, with as much surfing, pilates, saunas and healthy food as you can cram in? Then book on to the Surf Sistas Boutique Camps from Big Friday - with new dates for next winter just released.
The Morocco spring week has just wrapped up, converting another group of female surfers from beginners to addicts and cementing new friendships. Plus, those surf-exercised bodies are now toned and trim, following twice daily Pilates sessions with of top London coach Amy Swanson...
Next seasons dates have just been confirmed - taking over the Villa Mandala, near Tagahzout, Morocco, from November 21 to 28. Head to bigfriday.com/surfsistas for details on all upcoming Surf Sistas trips - including dates in the UK, plus France and Spain to be confirmed shortly.
Want to know what to really expect from the week? Pilates coach Amy fills you in with her blog below... and look out for another surf story from Head Surf Coach Natalie Fox very soon.
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So here we are again, in rainy London and already planning our next trip back to Villa Mandala; our boutique surf camp in Morocco. Yes it was that good that we just had to organise a return visit asap! Mandala is right on the beach with a beautiful swimming pool and traditional Moroccan hammam too. And, firstly I must give a big shout out to all my new Surf Sistas for all their gnarly rip-shredding and super supple bending and stretching!
So here's how it goes: We start the day with a vigorous Pilates class in the inspiring pagoda on the roof terrace over looking the ocean. It's such a great way to start the day and get your mind and body focused for getting up and riding. After an hour of twisting, toning and sculpting we head downstairs where our personal chefs are preparing a hearty breakfast of poached eggs, pancakes and other fresh delights.
By now Nat (head surf coach) has already checked the surf, loaded the boards and has a good idea of where the best waves will be today. The only thing left to do is grab our wetties and jump in the van. Blessed with great waves all week, Morocco delivers once more and we all manage to push our boundaries and make breakthroughs.
To wind up another perfect day we head back to the roof terrace to work out those stiff muscles and work on our technique with a sunset Pilates session. Meanwhile the hammam is fired up for a relaxing sauna and Shane the chef is putting out some dips and bits to keep us going till dinner - anyone for nibbles and cocktails in the Bedouin tent? It's no wonder we can't wait to go back....
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