VICTOR
ISA certified Surf Instructor and co-owner
Story: He was raised in Cabarete. He played baseball from 14 to 19 years old and after a shoulder injury, he came back to his first passion: surf. He met Elizabeth in 2019 and had their son Victorio in 2022.
Favorite surf break : La Derecha at Playa Encuentro.
Years of surfing : Since he is 14 years old.
Goofy or regular : Goofy
Why he loves surfing : When I surf a good wave, I feel I have it all and don’t need anything else in my life!
Advice for a beginner : Keep surfing without fear and follow your instincts. Also never think you know it all because with surfing you are always learning.
ELIZABETH
Marketing manager & co-owner
Story: After a trip in 2019 in Cabarete, she decided to live in Encuentro in between her flights. (she is a flight attendant). She met Victor and found a family with him. Their son Victorio was born in 2022.
Favorite surf break : La Derecha at Playa Encuentro.
Years of surfing : Since 2004.
Goofy or regular : Regular
Why she loves to surf : Waves are always different and it is always a work in progress. The ocean is also the best therapy anyone can get.
Advice for beginner: You need perseverance to start surfing but it is rapidly the most addicting sport you can find.
Follow her on Bohemian Jetlag or read her novels Call Me Stewardess / L’Hôtesse de l’air
ADOLFO (OPO)
Surf instructor
STORY: Originally from Puerto Plata, he came to live in Cabarete to surf. He is also a kitesurfer and swimming teacher.
Favorite surf break: Destroyer or la Izquierda at Playa Encuentro.
Years of surfing : 12 years
Goofy or regular : Goofy
Why he likes to surf: He feels he is at the right place in his life when he surf and it relax him a lot.
Advice for a beginner : If you start surfing you have to be motivated. Every fall you take should be a motivation to try again.
ANDER JOHN
Surf instructor, artist, board repairer
Story : I was born in Venezuela. I came to Cabarete to surf. I am also artist and a surfer. I paint and repair surfboards.
Favorite surf break: La Izquierda at Encuentro Beach
Years of surfing : 21 years
Goofy or regular : Goofy
Why you love to surf? This sport teach me every day respect, discipline and showed me a lifestyle to keep a healthy mindset.
Advice for a beginner: Not every day will be a good day but you have to be consistent and never give up!
VICTORIO
Future surfer
STORY: He was born from a Canadian mother and a Dominican Father. He loves exploring where he is not allowed and playing in the sand.
Favorite surf break : the small wave at the end of Coco Pipe where mom brings him to swim.
Years of surfing : Swimming since he is 2 months old. Surfing soon…
Why do you like to surf?I like looking at the waves coming toward me. Such a rush of adrenaline!
Advice for a beginner : Have fun!That’s all that matter!
Let’s surf together!