Two World Champs and One Epic Week of Bodyboarding!

July 19, 2024
World champion bodyboarders coaching

What's better than one World Champion...

It’s been a whirlwind week here at Bodyboard Holidays! We’ve just wrapped up two incredible events: our Ladies Bodyboard Retreat in Cornwall and the Jeff Hubbard Bodyboard Camp in Portugal. With over a year of meticulous planning, it was incredibly rewarding to see everything come together and witness the pure joy of our guests from around the world.

While our team was busy guiding 3X World Champion Jeff Hubbard and his eager students through the stunning landscapes of southern Portugal, our Cornish coastline was ablaze with excitement as our Ladies Bodyboard Retreat unfolded. The highlight? Having the legendary 2017 World Champion, Iain Campbell, join Bodyboard Holidays founder Rob Barber and former European Ladies Champion Lisa Cutts to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Our Cornwall retreat was a melting pot of ages, abilities, and nationalities, with participants hailing from the USA, Europe, and the UK. We were thrilled to share our beloved county with these amazing women, exploring both the north and south coasts of Kernow. Every day was a boog-a-thon, with perfect waves and plenty of opportunities to soak up the Cornish lifestyle. When we weren’t riding the waves, our guests indulged in delicious local cuisine, found inner peace through yoga, and even indulged in a little retail therapy.

On the continent, our Portugal adventure with Jeff Hubbard was equally epic. Guests from Puerto Rico, South Africa, the UK, and Europe embarked on a bodyboarding journey of a lifetime. Combining Bodyboard Holidays’ renowned coaching methods with Hubbard’s unparalleled expertise, our guests gained a huge boost to their bodyboarding skills. When they weren’t honing their craft, they relaxed in our luxurious accommodation, took refreshing dips in the rooftop pool, and explored the vibrant town of Lagos.

Behind the scenes, the Bodyboard Holidays team has been working tirelessly to make these two epic events (amongst others) a reality. Alex Clark, instrumental in organising both trips, said, “Organising these trips from scratch has been a challenge, but seeing the joy on our guests’ faces makes it all worth it. Sharing our passion for bodyboarding with others is incredibly rewarding, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year.”

Want to learn from a bodyboarding legend yourself? Join 2017 World Champion Iain Campbell on our Nusa Lembongan bodyboarding adventure this October! This tropical paradise boasts world-class waves, and with Iain’s expert guidance, you’ll elevate your bodyboarding to new heights. Imagine receiving coaching from the equivalent of Ronaldo in football!

Fancy something closer to home? Our popular Iain Campbell Bodyboard Coaching Weekends are filling up fast, as well as our epic Croyde and Wales coaching weekends! These weekends are the perfect opportunity to fine tune your bodyboarding before the winter swells start pouring in!

Stay tuned for a full recap of both our Ladies Bodyboard Retreat and the Portugal Bodyboard Camp with Jeff Hubbard in the coming weeks. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes action and the latest updates.

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Rob Barber

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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.

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