Surfers Ear: How To Avoid It

March 31, 2024
Surfers Ear

We were stoked to be joined on another of our trips by Jersey bodyboarder Colin Crowther. 

After joining us in El Salvador in 2021, Colin joined us this year in Costa Rica. We caught up with him for a chat about the measures that he takes to avoid issues with Surfers Ear, which is medical condition created through extended time in the ocean. Particularly in windy conditions. 

We hope these tips help you to avoid issues in the future! 

Rob Barber

Author

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.

Author Social

Destinations

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£1900

Women’s Bodyboard Retreat Secret Morocco

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£1499

Women’s Bodyboard Retreat

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£1699

Portugal

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£2199

Secret Morocco with Jeff Hubbard

8 NIGHTS

 / 

£2099

Southern Sumatra

15 NIGHTS

 / 

£4038

Nicaragua and El Salvador

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£1839

El Salvador

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£2199

Secret Morocco

8 NIGHTS

 / 

£2199

Nusa Lembongan

15 NIGHTS

 / 

£4439

Costa Rica and El Salvador

23 NIGHTS

 / 

£6437

Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£2399

Costa Rica

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£3599

Tavarua

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£3199

Women’s Bodyboard & Surf Holiday Nicaragua

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£2599

Nicaragua

7 NIGHTS

 / 

£1849

Bali

Related Articles

Blog
June 11, 2026

Bringing Bodyboarding to the Next Generation: A New Initiative at Newquay Board Riders

Blog
June 10, 2026

Mike Stewart: The Original Bodyboarding Pioneer Who Still Sets the Standard

Blog
June 4, 2026

How To Stop Cramp Ruining Your Bodyboarding

Blog
May 21, 2026

Prone Vs Dropknee Bodyboarding: The Ultimate Title Fight

January 12

 – 

January 19 2027

El Salvador

Staff Pick