<![CDATA[BRETTS BOARDS - Blog]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:18:08 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Never too young to learn...]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:14:37 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/never-too-young-to-learnMet a couple youngsters, spring breakers wanting to learn how to surf. First timers. I say sure, Meet me on the beach 7am. Don't stay up all night playin video games. They got there early.
​We customize each surf lesson to each students' flexibility and stamina. Cris and Michael had both.
]]><![CDATA[We have brand new FCS and FCS2 fins on sale!]]>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:38:40 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/we-have-brand-new-fcs-and-fcs2-fins-on-saleBreak a fin in Costa Rica? We have replacement fins available in Esterillos Oeste, just south of Jaco at $20 each. We also brand our own coffee and hot sauce. Both essential items on a road trip.
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]]><![CDATA[Una piña para la niña]]>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:10:20 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/una-pina-para-la-ninaToday we were working with a group of kids super-stoked to be out sharing waves with best friends. When it came time to bring the lesson to an end, my best weapon was, "hey, we have fresh pineapple on the beach!" That gottem.
Later while enjoying delicious fresh pineapple in the shade, one of the groms told me that was the best pineapple ever. We got it from the ladies at Super Sol. Thank you for having the best produce!
]]><![CDATA[Ever wonder where tourists come from?]]>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:03:17 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/ever-wonder-where-tourists-come-from
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Don"t paddle out on that slippery board! Come by the shop and pick up a bar of wax. Sticky Bumps Original (tropical).  Special price for you 2,000 colones.  Add a bottle of Piko Picante Hot Sauce, 4,000 colones. Get em while they're Hot!
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We share an office with some cool characters. They can be a little standoffish. The staff at Hotel Alma del Pacifico, located in Esterillos Este is very friendly. This is where we do our beginner whitewater lessons. Come on out and learn to surf, have lunch at the restaurant and check out the wildlife.
]]><![CDATA[How to choose a surf school]]>Thu, 19 May 2022 14:24:40 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-surf-schoolSo the world wide pandelerium is winding down back to the new normal and you still got things on your bucket list...including "Learn to Surf".  Let's get started.  Step 1: Go do 5 push-ups.  Try not to sweat on the keyboard or smart phone.  Following is an interview with Bretts Boards Surf Lesssons and Rentals, located in Esterillos Oeste  on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica.  You can read this article with your ears, and if you have further questions, we are happy to help you achieve your goal. Contact us at brettsboards@gmail.com or send me a whatsapp to 011 506 8725 2989
​Click the link below to see the interview on youtube:

youtu.be/hFQ3W8ip7Mg

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By the way, if you are planning to relocate to Costa Rica, Matt Rosensteele is an excellent source of information to make your transition as smooth as possible. You can read some of his articles at: 
​www.youtube.com/c/CostaRicaMatt
]]><![CDATA[Local Knowledge.]]>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:07:30 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/local-knowledge


The other day in the ocean a tourist "sidled" up along side asking, "How do you know where the waves will break?" As I reply, "See that black dog on the beach? Line up just to this side...". As the dog starts ambling, I say, "Hold the phone...dogs movin toward the channel." 
]]><![CDATA[PURA VIDA (Costa Rica Slang)]]>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:07:07 GMThttp://www.brettsboards.com/blog/pura-vida-costa-rica-slang
oc. adj. (jergal) Pura Vida Literally means "pura life", fine, cool, very well or everything is ok, it can be used as a greeting, farewell, to express satisfaction or wellness (is everything ok?, yes, pura vida! / Goodbye! Pura vida!).

​And by Wikipedia:

Pura Vida is a phrase used in Costa Rica on various occasions, but especially in response to the greeting ("How are you?" - "Pura vida") and is equivalent to "very well", although it should be noted that the inhabitants of that Central American country gives it a broader and deeper interpretation.

The simple meaning of Pura Vida is Pure Life or Simple Life. And this has a lot to do with the culture and attitude of the local Ticos. The towns of Costa Rica tend to be much more laid back and carefree than many other countries and towns. They just don't worry as much as others do, there is really no need to worry when you are in paradise. It is probably the most common phrase that travelers to the country often hear.

Pura Vida is both a greeting and a farewell, an answer to the question: "How are you?" And a pronounced expression, perhaps he screamed - on joyous occasions.

​The "pura vida" symbolizes for Costa Ricans the simplicity of good living, the attachment to humility, abundance, exuberance, well-being, joy, peace, satisfaction, conformity, happiness and optimism, associated with the art of appreciating good looks in simplicity. and natural, the art of good living.

​NICE!!!

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​Ground transportation is available.

We offer airport transfers, rental cars, day tours and coming soon a couple new bicycles.

Let us Know your needs and we can work up an estimate.

brettsboards@gmail.com


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