trips

Trips 2012:

California 2012 is in the works.  We had thought about making California a once every two years type trip alternating with other fun East Coast destinations like Florida, North Carolina, and Glorious Long Island… Even somewhere more exotic like the Basque region of France and Spain (Look up Biarritz, hossegor, Mundaka and San Sebastian).   All places I loved, scored great surf and had some amazing surf trips… but… They aren’t California.

California is awesome and has very consistent surf.  This year we will do things a bit differently and stay in a Hotel in Oceanside instead of the hostel in San Diego. The hotel is a short walk to the beach, we are getting a good deal which makes it about as affordable as the hostel, and  Oceanside has about 10 of the best surf spots in California all  within an hours drive away.  Add Shawn from Real Surf to hook us up with Rentals and gear, it just makes sense to stay in O’side.  This year we plan to surf at 5 of my favorite surf breaks that are just stunning: The Oceanside Pier, Trestles, Brooks St (Laguna), Huntington beach, and the infamous Blacks.

Check back in a bit for more info about the 2nd Annual California trip and pricing info. Send me an Email at chris@surfmtl.com if you are interested in joining us!

 

Trips 2011:

Maine 2011

It is the time of the year for the annual surf trip to Wells Beach, Maine.  Mark Saturday, Sunday and Monday September  10th 11th and 12th, 2011 off on your calendar because were going surfing!!!!!!!

 

I hope everyone has had an excellent summer.  The time has finally arrived
for Surf Montreal’s annual trip to Wells Beach, Maine.

We always plan this whole thing on a shoe-string budget and we’re confident that short of sleeping on the streets and surfing on cardboard, you won’t be able to surf the ocean for cheaper.

We are following the same format as the last 5 years!

For the cost of 140 CAN$, you will have all of your surfing needs included:

- Rental of surf board and wetsuit for three days of surfing
- An introduction to surfing by Chris from Surf Montreal (if needed)
- Camping accommodations for Friday and Saturday night.
- 3 meals: a hot dog roast Friday night (hotdogs, beers, salad) and two breakfasts.

For those who have gear (wetsuit and Board), 60$ will get you camping and the meals.

You can rent a tent for 10$ for the 2 nights.

The minimum age is 21.

Transportation: We are going to be carpooling again this year but if you need a ride you will be placed on the waiting list until spots are available.  If you need a ride your spot is not guaranteed so take your car, beg your driver friend to come, borrow your parent’s car… Just don’t steal a car prior to coming it might make the boarder difficult.

If you can drive and have space, please let us know.

We will be camping at the Ocean View Campground in Wells Beach.  Wheels and Waves surf shop will be providing our equipment rentals. Aptly named, Ocean View is right next to the ocean and is provides a large private group site.

Over the last 5 years the weather and waves have varied but one thing’s for sure it has been an amazing trip every year!

So bring your friends and come surfing in Maine. We welcome first-timers all the way to seasoned experts. There are plenty of further details (itinerary, wave condition details, etc) so let us know ASAP if you’re interested and we will send you the registration form. We’re looking to have a group of about 20 people so space is definitely limited!

Can’t come for the whole trip but want to join up with us later on in the day or have to leave earlier?  We will give you all the directions and maps needed.

Email: Chris@surfmtl.com for reservations, info and details.

 

 

CALIFORNIA!!!!!

We are currently organizing a Surfari to San Diego in May.  As always with our trips we are keeping budget in mind and will try to make it a great deal.  We are currently looking at the week of the 21st to the 29th.  That gives you a good solid 7 possible surfing days (and if you have ever been to California in May, that pretty much means 7 surfable days).  None of this 7 day surf trip where 2 days are taken by flying, 1 day is flat and the other is raining so you only get 3 surfing days, we will probably be able to surf each day.

The trip will be something like this:

Leave from Burlington airport (airfare’s are half the price and we’ll get everyone there, don’t worry about that part)

Arrive Saturday night in San Diego!  We will be staying at the Banana Bungalow Surf Hostel which is right on Pacific beach, the only thing between your room and the sand is the balcony!  I’ve heard the hostel is known for it’s great parties, and the location can’t be beat!

Sunday: Head to the surf shop and get our gear, then hop into the waves surf all day Sunday at Pacific beach.

Monday- Friday: Dawn Patrol at pacific beach everyday, then in the afternoon we will either have an excursion that will be an area attraction or a surf spot.

Surf Spots we will explore are: Blacks, Trestles, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Brooks st.

Attractions we will see are San Diego Zoo, Stone brewery, and Hollywood.

Each excursion and surf break trip is optional as we are staying at a great surf spot.

Saturday:  Last day!  Group surf sessions and tourist stuff, pack and get ready to leave for Sunday.

Sunday :( Leave San Diego.

Cost: Still pending but… should be pretty nice!!!!

We only have 10 spots for this trip.

Right now I’d like to know if anyone is interested in this kind of trip sooooo

If this sounds interesting to you please let me know by facebook message or email to Chris@surfmtl.com

TRIPS 2010!

Trips! It is the time of the year for the annual surf trip to Wells Beach, Maine.  Mark Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 17th, 18th, 19th, 2010 off on your calendar because were going surfing!!!!!!!

We are following the same format as last year:

For the cost of 140CAN$, you will have all of your surfing needs included:
- Rental of surf board and wetsuit for three days of surfing
- An introduction to surfing by Chris from Surf Montreal (if needed)
- Camping accommodations for Friday and Saturday night.
- 3 meals: a hot dog roast (hotdogs, beers, salad) and two breakfasts.

For those who have gear (wetsuit and Board), 50$ will get you camping and the meals.

You can rent a tent for 10$ for the two nights.

The minimum age is 21 for the trip.

I hope everyone has had an excellent summer.  The time has finally arrived
for Surf Montreal’s annual trip to Wells Beach, Maine.

We always plan this whole thing on a shoe-string budget and we’re confident that short of sleeping on the streets and surfing on cardboard, you won’t be able to surf the ocean for cheaper.

Transportation (change from last year):  We are going to be carpooling again this year but if you need a ride you will be placed on the waiting list until spots free up.  If you need a ride your spot is not guaranteed so take your car, beg your driver friend to come, borrow your parents car… just don’t steal a car prior to coming it might make the boarder difficult.

We will be camping at the Ocean View Campground in Wells Beach.  Wheels and Waves surf shop will be providing our equipment rentals. Aptly named, Ocean View is right next to the water and is providing a large private group site. Wheels and Waves Surf  Shop will also have plenty of boards and gear available.

Can’t come for the whole trip but want to join up with us later on in the
day or have to leave earlier?  We will give you all the directions and maps needed.

So bring your friends and come surfing in Maine. We welcome first-timers all the way to seasoned experts. There are plenty of further details (itinerary, wave condition details, etc) so let us know ASAP if you’re interested and we will send you the registration form. We’re looking to have a group of about 20 people so space is definitely limited!

Hope to hear from you soon!!