{"title":"Retreats and Expeditions","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"8-day-lodge-to-lodge-golfo-dulce-sea-kayaking-trip","title":"Costa Rica, 8-DAY Lodge-to-lodge Golfo Dulce","description":"\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"283fac7c\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-283fac7c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" id=\"highlights\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2743bde2\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2743bde2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Custom 8 Day Lodge-to-Lodge Golfo Dulce Sea Kayaking Trip with special guest instructor James Manke. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trip combines kayak instructional sessions with James while  paddling the northern region of Costa Rica’s tropical fjord, the Golfo Dulce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis custom 8-Day Lodge-to-Lodge Sea Kayaking Adventure is all-inclusive and takes care of you from when you arrive in Costa Rica to when you depart. Join one of our trips and enjoy one of the world’s best sea kayaking and wildlife-watching destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart \u0026amp; End Location: San Jose International Airport (SJO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"350\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1vYYx8_qoUpPFvgrm0tn6nVXKXLENnss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea Kayaking Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46320137830620,"sku":"","price":4675.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/7172\/9372\/files\/Whisk_46d04966726738a88d64c13b2f414b97eg.png?v=1760193540"},{"product_id":"sea-kayak-surfing-retreat","title":"Sea Kayak Surf Retreat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-b82b1580-7fff-e8c3-0875-115d358f7a7b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea kayak Instructors: \u003c\/strong\u003eJames Manke, Co-instructor to be announced if rrquired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue: \u003c\/strong\u003eManke at The Wreckage, Ucluelet, BC, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eRetreat Style \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"375\"\u003eOver the years, I’ve watched clients arrive at my shorter two-day surf workshops eager to sharpen their kayak surfing skills and push their limits. But what they remembered most wasn’t just the skills. It was the deep connection to the water, the technical insights, and the personal stories shared along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eThis isn’t just a kayak surfing workshop. It’s a full four-day sea kayak surf immersion. Together, we blend technique development, shred hard in surf sessions, build community, and take those much-needed hammock breaks after a hard days work. It’s everything I personally love about life on the water, wrapped into one unforgettable workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eThe pace is intentional with mornings spent surfing, afternoons to relax and recharge, and evenings filled with presentations, surf reviews, in-depth discussions, stories, and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eWhat Makes This Different From a Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefining Rough Water Skills on Flat Water\u003c\/strong\u003e - We start by breaking down rough water and kayak surfing techniques in a calm environment, ensuring your foundation is solid before heading into the surf zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Through Immersion\u003c\/strong\u003e - One full day of technical refinement followed by two days of guided surf immersion on land and in the water in a small group setting focused on patience, precision, and progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Community\u003c\/strong\u003e - Evenings around the fire, shared stories from the sea, games, and laughter. The kind of connection that makes this more than just a paddling event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Place Itself\u003c\/strong\u003e - A reimagined version of the much-loved Manke at The Wreckage, a wild coastal haven where waves, rainforest, and wind shape every story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eWho This Retreat Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eThis retreat is designed for intermediate to advanced paddlers who want to take their sea kayak surfing to the next level.\u003cbr data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003eIf a one or two-day workshop has ever left you wanting more, this is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eLogistics \u0026amp; The Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003eA small group of up to eight participants ensures personal instruction and a close community feel.\u003cbr data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2368\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003eThe experience is immersive, focused, and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003eHighlights Include\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2887\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003e➡️ Refining rough water skills on flat water before entering the surf zone\u003cbr data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003e➡️ Surf zone awareness, etiquette, and ocean reading\u003cbr data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2737\"\u003e➡️ Launching and landing through surf\u003cbr data-end=\"2780\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003e➡️ Wave selection and timing\u003cbr data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e➡️ Kayak control, edging, and flow\u003cbr data-end=\"2848\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003e➡️ Mindset and performance connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull Itinerary for the retreat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"153\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"471\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltsr\"\u003e11:00am - 12:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArrival at Manke Kayak for meet and greet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e12:00pm - 1:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLunch Break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1:00pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFlat-water, surfing \u0026amp; rough water skills refined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4:00pm - 5:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePersonal time (walk the lighthouse loop or explore town)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e5:30pm - 6:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDinner Break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e6:30pm - 8:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTheory breakdown \u0026amp; FULL review for follow day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"158\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"466\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e9:30am - 1:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn-water Kayak Surfing Instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1:30pm - 3:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHammock time at the Wreckage or Personal Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4:00pm - 5:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Video review from the days session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e5:30pm - 6:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDinner Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e7:00pm - 9:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation on The Grand Canyon by sea kayak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"158\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"466\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e9:30am - 1:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn-water Kayak Surfing Instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1:30pm - 3:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHammock time at the Wreckage or Personal Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4:00pm - 5:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVideo review from the days session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5:30pm - 7:00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDinner Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e7:00pm - 9:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocial gathering, music and games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"158\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"466\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10:30pm - 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