ChicaBrava Offers Women Lessons on Much More Than Surfing - Space Still Available for 2009 Camps

ChicaBrava, a surf camp catering to women, announces camp dates for its 2009 season*.

2009 camps are available for women with skill levels varying from beginner to expert. Packages include seven nights of luxury accommodations at ChicaBrava’s private resort, three delicious, healthy meals prepared daily by the resort’s private chef, daily surf instruction, guiding, and equipment, yoga classes, a massage treatment, and all transportation, including round-trip airport transportation.

Additional activities such as horseback riding, hiking, colonial tours, and zip-line canopy tours are also available and can be planned at cost.

2009 Camp Dates:

-February 14 - February 21
-March 21 - March 28
-April 18 - April 25
-May 9 - May 16
-May 30 - June 6
-June 20 - June 27
-July 11 - July 18
-August 1 - August 8

While students have the opportunity to experience the local culture and other activities, such as horseback riding and salsa lessons, the focus is on building surfing skills and self-confidence. ChicaBrava offers packages for experienced surfers, beginners, women 40+ years of age, mother/daughter groups, bachelorette parties and customized trips.

“The minute you take that first wave, the whole world stops and you’re hooked. I’m a big skier and I never thought anything would replace the thrill of skiing. But I’m hanging up my ski boots,” said one 42 year old student from the United Kingdom.

ChicaBrava was started in 2007 by Ashley Blaylock, the current reigning National Champion in Women’s surfing in Nicaragua. The goal of ChicaBrava is to inspire young girls and women to push themselves to challenge themselves and gain self-confidence throughout the process.

“In my own experience, I realized early on the importance of living life to the fullest and doing what makes you happy. Surfing helped me realize this and I want to share that wisdom with women from all over the world,” said Blaylock.

*ChicaBrava does schedule special dates/camps outside its existing schedule for special events, groups, etc. Men are also welcome to attend. Group discounts are also available. Email info@chicabrava.com for more information.

About ChicaBrava

ChicaBrava is an elite surf camp primarily for girls and women who value and appreciate the thrill of adventure, overcoming challenges and learning new skills. The camp is located in the quaint fishing village of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, only 30 minutes north of Costa Rica. The camp offers a variety of surf/travel packages which daily surfing classes for all skill levels, luxury accommodations, authentic local cuisine prepared daily for students, yoga classes, soothing massage and a variety of chaperoned excursions.

Our name comes from the founder’s first days surfing the world-class waves of Nicaragua. When Ashley Blaylock arrived in Nicaragua in 2003, the local surfers - all men - had never surfed with any women. Surprised that a “chica” could actually surf and take risks, they’d yell out, “ay.chica brava!” or “brave girl” whenever they’d see her in the water. For more information, go to www.chicabrava.com or call (832) 519-0253.