Bodyboard Holidays

All About Us

Bodyboard Holidays are a unique and vibrant community for bodyboarding enthusiasts.

Specialising in unforgettable experiences and adventures across the UK and around the globe, we bring together like-minded individuals to share the stoke and ride the best waves.

Who Are We?

Bodyboard Holidays was founded by Rob Barber, former European and British Bodyboarding Champion, after a career spent competing in the world’s most exotic surf destinations. With over 15 years of professional experience and a role as Head Coach for the UK Surfing & Bodyboarding team, Rob turned his passion into a mission: delivering unforgettable, tailored coaching trips to the planet’s best bodyboarding beaches. Since 2003, we’ve been creating dream holidays, boasting a 70% customer return rate!

Who We Are

Why Choose Bodyboard Holidays?

Bodyboard Holidays offers insured, qualified and tailored tuition at some of the most exotic bodyboarding beaches in the world. We tailor each lesson to the customers’ needs to maximise their experience and to provide the most enjoyable holiday possible. We’ve been supplying dream bodyboard coaching trips since 2003 and we’re now busier than ever! We’ve drawn on our extensive travel experience, historical swell figures and climate data to choose the locations that offer the best waves, the most exciting cultures, the least crowds and the most incredible environments for an unforgettable bodyboarding holiday.

Why Choose Bodyboard Holidays

Why Go Bodyboarding?

If you’ve ever tried bodyboarding, you’ll know how fun it is. If you’re new, you’ll be riding waves within 10 minutes! It’s easy to pick up, more accessible and safer than surfing. For seasoned bodyboarders, our instructors will challenge you with fresh techniques and help you to skyrocket your skills. Add blue skies, tropical locations, sunsets, airy accommodation, expert tuition, and a group of like-minded riders, and you’ve got the perfect adventure. Join us for an unforgettable experience on one of our epic Bodyboard Holidays!

What We Stand For

Support

We support you every step of the way from beginner to pro. No judgement, just a helping hand on your bodyboarding journey.

Passion

Passion fuels our purpose – we love what we do, and the buzz we get from helping you fires our love of bodyboarding even more!

Fun

We believe the best bodyboarder is the one having the most fun! Our weekends and holidays are no-pressure where good vibes rule.

Commitment

We’re invested in your progress and are committed to helping you become the best bodyboarder you can be.

Community

We continue to nurture a strong inclusive community. Friendly and welcoming that’s founded on a shared passion for bodyboarding.

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Meet The Team

Our team is the backbone of the Bodyboard Holidays community. Each experience is led by a specially in-house trained Trip Leader, supported by an all-star group of expert coaches. All our expert coaches are qualified, trained in-house with specialised techniques and teaching styles, and are certified lifeguards. They truly are all-round wonderful human beings, so you couldn’t be in safer, more supportive hands.

Rob Barber

Rob Barber

Director
I’ve competed at bodyboarding since I was 13. I won my first open division age 14. Then became obsessed with bodyboarding and competed all over the country then the world.  My best year I won 11 events in the UK and internationally. My best result ever was ranking the highest European in the World professional championships at Pipeline. I won over 30 events when I was competing full time.  I have written and edited 4 books on surfing and bodyboarding. Two of which have gone on to be best sellers in their area of specialty.
Matthew Davies

Mave Davies

Trip Leader
Matt, Mave to his friends, has been bodyboarding since he was 15 years old – now with over 30 years of bodyboarding under his belt it’s shaped his life in amazing ways and taken him all over the world. Mave has been living in Portugal for 15 years now, drawn to the impeccable waves, the climate and the culture. He speaks fluent Portuguese and knows all the secret spots to share with the bodyboard holiday trippers! Mave has been working with Bodyboard Holidays for 10-15 years and is a highlight of the trip for guests and staff alike, he loves to meet great people and make new friends to share his passion for bodyboarding with.
Grant Woodhouse

Grant Woodhouse

Resort Manager
Grant is the Indonesia resort manager for Bodyboard holidays and will be your go-to guy for everything. Originally from Newquay, he learned to bodyboard when he was 6 years old and joined Bodyboard Holidays on an Indonesia trip as a shadow guide many years ago – he loved it so much he moved there! Indonesia is the perfect place to teach bodyboarding and Grant is thrilled to show you his favourite waves. He loves taking people to the best waves in the world, scoring sessions alongside them and watching people improve under his coaching.
Rendy

Rendy

Photographer
Rendy is a pro photographer who will be on hand dedicated to catching shots of you on the best waves in the world. Using drones, in-water and on-land footage, you’ll get a media package with amazing footage of you shredding waves by the end of the week.
João Veiga

João Veiga

Trip Leader
João is born and raised in Portugal and he is a respected member of the Portuguese bodyboarding community! Having started bodyboarding at the age of 12 he now has over 27 years of experience. His main passion in life is bodyboarding and it means a lot to him to share all the amazing waves that Portugal has with people on the trips. His favourite part of working in the team is having the chance to share his passion for bodyboarding with the awesome people on Bodyboard Holidays Trips.
Jeff Hubbard

Jeff Hubbard

Celebrity Coach
Jeff Hubbard is 3 x IBA World Champion (2006, 2009, 2012), 5 x IBA Pipeline Champion, 11 x United States National Title Holder, and has many other podiums to his name. Jeff is a dynamic bodyboarder, who after decades on the world tour is still a heavyweight contender. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of bodyboarding to new heights, and his technique is distinctive due to his penchant for insane aerial manoeuvres. Jeff’s fitness and core strength are next level, giving him the confidence and ability to hit bigger sections on more sizable waves than any other bodyboarder in the world.
Jay Reale

Jay Reale

Celebrity Coach
Jay Reale is a former professional champion bodyboarder. He competed from 1982 to 2002 winning several national titles and finishing 5th in the world tour in 1997. He runs ebodyboarding.com with his female bodyboarding pro wife Vicki. Jay is a regular celebrity guest on our trips as well as appearing on commentary for the bodyboard world tour events.
Vicki Reale

Vicki Reale

Celebrity Coach
Vicki Reale is a pioneer in women’s bodyboarding, she’s famous for her fearless style and groundbreaking achievements. Born in Port Macquarie, Australia, Vicki quickly rose to prominence on the world stage, becoming the first Australian Women’s Pro Champion and competing in the World Surfing Games. Her travels have taken her to five continents, and she’s been a prominent figure in shaping the sport, even gracing the cover of Riptide Magazine as the first female bodyboarder to do so. Vicki now co-runs eBodyboarding.com, the world’s largest bodyboarding shop, where she helps riders of all levels gear up and stay stoked for the waves.
iain Campbell

Iain Campbell

Celebrity Coach
Crowned the 2017 APB World Tour champion, Iain Campbell is one of the most decorated bodyboarders in the world, a fantastic coach, and an all-round awesome guy. He is an unbelievable prone and drop knee rider so can help you equally in each discipline. He has the biggest YouTube channel of any pro-bodyboarder and has created a hugely valuable resource for bodyboarders all over the world. There is no one better to learn from and spend time in the water with. This is the opportunity of a lifetime!
Damian Prisk

Damian Prisk

Head Coach
Based just outside Newquay, Cornwall, Damien Prisk has been bodyboarding for over 30 years. Mr Prisk has an incredible knowledge of Cornish surf breaks, wind directions, swell and tides. You don’t get as good as him without being in the right place for every swell. He’s the UK’s most successful competitor ever and he’ll share his knowledge to help you get the absolute most from bodyboarding.
Warrick Murphy

Warrick Murphy

Coach
Warrick Murphy has been bodyboarding for 23 years. Originally from South Africa, he moved to Australia as a kid and fell in love with the sport. His favourite waves are the barrel-rich breaks of the Gold Coast, but in the UK, Crantock in Cornwall holds a special place- especially in spring. Working with Bodyboard Holidays has been a dream, connecting him with like-minded bodyboarders from all over the world. He’s made lifelong friends and loves helping others experience the pure joy of catching waves and sharing the stoke with friends in the water.
Jacob Waller

Jacob Waller

Coach
Born in 2003, Jacbo is a Crantock local who has been bodyboarding for 8 years and brings unstoppable energy to Newquay Weekends, Croyde Weekends, and lessons at Newquay Activity Centre. As Senior Centre Supervisor and Course Manager for the Outdoor Instructor Academy, he’s all about inspiring a love of the sea and ocean activities to as many people as possible. Inspired by PLC and Ben Player, his passion shines through every session. With qualifications in everything from bodyboarding to coasteering he’s here to make every coaching moment unforgettable.
Matt Hawken

Matt Hawken

Office Team
Born and bred in Cornwall, Matt has been a keen bodyboarder for over 30 years and has travelled all over the world chasing waves. He has a deep understanding of the weather and surf conditions around Cornwall and is our go to guy for getting a surf report! Having created one a website on bodyboarding in the infancy of the internet, he has taken this passion and turned it into a career. When the surf is flat, Matt enjoys spearfishing, cycling and running.
Alex Clark

Alex Clark

Office Team
Born in 1986, Alex has been riding waves around the world for over 17 years, although Porthcawl in Wales is home! He’s as essential part of the logistics that make Bodyboard Holidays tick! He manages bookings, plans trips, and organises unforgettable weekend events. Inspired by Mitch Rawlins’ style and Mike Norman’s enduring legacy, he’s deeply passionate about bodyboarding. Beyond the waves, he runs Severn, an ethical clothing brand for adventurers, and serves as the chairperson of the Welsh Bodyboard Club. For him, bodyboarding is life-changing, and he’s dedicated to helping others improve their skills while spreading the stoke.
Alex Allen

Alex Allen

Health & Safety
Born in 1978 (the year of disco!), Alex has been bodyboarding for 34 years, calling St Merryn, North Cornwall home. He’s the go-to Health and Safety Trainer and Lifeguard Trainer Assessor for Bodyboard Holidays, Women and Waves, and Newquay Activity Centre. Alex combines passion and expertise to ensure every trip is safe and unforgettable. Whether it’s short-hauling to Portugal or chasing waves in Costa Rica, he lives to share his passion for the ocean and raise safety standards for bodyboarders everywhere.
Chris Burton

Chris Burton

Coach
More info coming soon!
Lisa Cutts

Lisa Cutts

Coach
Lisa is the best of the best when it comes to women’s bodyboarding. With Lisa as your coach extraordinaire, you’ll be in the hands of a legend, not only was she a European Bodyboarding Champion as she was also a world surf life-saving champion. As part of the Women + Waves and Bodyboard Holidays team, you’ll be in expert hands.

Giving Back

At Bodyboard Holidays, we strive to reduce our environmental footprint and enhance our social impact. Partnering with Mossy Earth since 2017, we’ve planted native trees monthly and supported impactful rewilding projects, including the coral restoration project in Nusa Lembongan and tree planting for every guest to offset carbon. We prioritise locally run businesses, supporting family businesses in Sumatra, Morocco, and El Salvador. Guests are encouraged to donate secondhand gear for kids, bring reusable bottles, and use eco-friendly wax and sun creams, ensuring sustainable travel and protecting the ocean we love.

Giving back

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Our Destinations

8 NIGHTS

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£1999

Nusa Lembongan

7 NIGHTS

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£1549

Portugal

7 NIGHTS

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£1499

Women’s Bodyboard Retreat

7 NIGHTS

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£1999

Secret Morocco with Jeff Hubbard

Our Weekends

1 NIGHTS

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£169

The Wave Coaching Day With Jeff Hubbard

2 NIGHTS

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£219

Ladies Weekends

2 NIGHTS

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£219

Science Bodyboards Weekend

2 NIGHTS

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£299

Iain Campbell Coaching Weekends

2 NIGHTS

 / 

£289

Bristol Bodyboarders Club Weekend

2 NIGHTS

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£239

Croyde

2 NIGHTS

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£219

Newquay

2 NIGHTS

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£219

NMD Bodyboard Weekend

Our Lessons

2 HOURS

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£60

Taster Bodyboard Lesson

Perfect for all, from beginners to improvers, who want to go bodyboarding.