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INDONESIAN ISLAND PARADISE
This is your chance to learn from the best. Iain Campbell is a pro bodyboarder from Durban, South Africa who lives and breathes bodyboarding. He has competed in Hawaii, South America, Australia, Europe and South Africa, achieved 1 world title, 6 world tour event wins and 21 podiums.
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.
“Iain’s coaching helped me refine my riding, I have been bodyboarding for over 30 years and he gave me some tips in the first 30 minutes of our session that made me change my approach, I can’t credit him enough” – Bjorn Storey, multiple time British Champion – after our Iain Campbell coaching weekend.
Nusa Lembongan is just as you’ve dreamt it would be, perfect white sand, thatched beach umbrellas and crystal-clear water. A tropical island paradise just a short hop from Bali, Nusa Lembongan is all about slow living, beach sunsets, rich culture and incredible food. Imagine Bali, then roll the clock back 30 years, wake up to the chorus of cockerels, walk barefoot and get to know the locals. Take Nusa Lembongan at your own pace, snorkel, explore, hike, and experience the best of Island life and ocean culture.
Nusa Lembongan is home to some of the best waves on the planet, so we’ve been organising trips here for 15 years. Add Iain Campbell into the mix and it’s suddenly the bodyboarding equivalent of a tennis lesson from Roger Federer. You’ll get to bodyboard alongside Iain and witness him shred in a way that’s leagues above anyone you’ve ever seen. You’ll receive top-level coaching and benefit from Iain’s years on the world tour. You’ll get to hang out with Iain, pick his brains, and learn about his victories and life on the tour. Hear the stories from his victory at Pipeline in Hawaii, from South Africa, and the World Tour, and get to know one of the world’s best bodyboarders in the flesh. It’s fair to say that this is the ultimate tropical bodyboarding retreat.
Expect to be inspired, stoked to the max, and to have your love of the sport skyrocket. You’ll be bodyboarding alongside Iain during the day, receiving world-class coaching and catching the best waves Nusa Lembongan has to offer.
For us the real draw to this trip is stepping coffee in hand on to a boat moored just metres from your room. Sailing out to find a perfect wave, and jumping into the warm turquoise waters at the precise time you’d normally be commuting to work is an experience you’ll never forget!
We’ll take care of everything both on and off the water, so you can focus on catching waves, soaking up Iain’s coaching and experiencing everything Nusa Lembongan has to offer. We have included plenty of time for you to experience Nusa Lembongan however you wish, be it by snorkelling in pristine water teeming with colourful tropical fish and shimmering coral reefs, visiting beautiful Hindu temples, hiking around the island, watching epic sunsets or touring the wide array of incredible restaurants on the island.
Iain Campbell Bodyboard Retreat Nusa Lembongan has been designed for intermediate and advanced bodyboarders only. Sorry but this is not a trip for newbies.
If you’re an experienced rider who wants to finesse specific techniques, you’ll gain a lot from a week of Iain’s focused instruction and video analysis. Whether you’re wanting to work on your prone or drop knee techniques, Iain will have you covered, he’s one of the best in the world in both areas.
Every waking minute of the retreat will revolve around you, and your fellow guests. Iain will ensure that everyone has a progression pathway mapped out, and is getting personalised coaching and focused video analysis to help them reach their goals. Sprinkle in lots of fun, friendship and pro-shredder support along the way, and you have a recipe for one of the best weeks of your life.
CONNECTIONS
If your flight includes a stop, please allow enough time to make your connection and factor in short delays. It’s best to book a ticket that transports your luggage directly to the airport in Bali if possible.
WELCOME MEETING
Once we’ve all arrived at our accommodation and checked into our rooms, we’ll have a group welcome meeting at 6pm to discuss the trip and start getting excited for the waves ahead. We will all go out for dinner together and it is here that the trip begins.
BALI ACCOMMODATION (FIRST NIGHT)
NUSA LEMBONGAN ACCOMMODATION (REMAINDER OF THE TRIP)
Throughout the week Iain will deliver several bodyboarding related workshops that are optional to attend. They’ll cover topics such as:
We spend a lot of time bodyboarding, but when it is finished for the day, your time is your own to explore the island and all it has to offer on foot, bicycle or moped. We can direct you to the best areas of local interest and excursions.There is so much to do you will be spoiled for choice.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
The evenings are for kicking back with Iain, slouched on a beach bean bag in front of our accommodation, cold drink in hand, ready to enjoy the awesome sunset light show. As the pink hues refract across the lagoon that stretches out in front of our lodgings it creates one of the most memorable sunsets that you’ll ever see. Add to this the empty line up of perfect waves as the final surfers paddle in and it’s a sight to behold. It’s the perfect spot to reflect on a day of epic bodyboarding and is an unofficial meeting point for all the visiting surfers and divers that have found themselves on this beautiful island. You will remember these moments for the rest of your days. As darkness falls, it’s time for a stroll into the village or stay nearby for a well-earned supper with the crew. Evenings are super chill in Lembo’ and the perfect way to relax, refuel and recharge after a day in the waves.
Put on your sunglasses, grab a cold drink and settle yourself in the shaded end of our infinity pool. Then look across the blue water expanse of the lagoon in front of you.
To the south end of the bay you will see the fun, deep water peaks of Playgrounds. Still a world class wave on its day, it is generally a mechanical, playful peak that makes improving your bodyboarding easy.
To the right is ‘Lassos’. This is a longer right and shorter left. The intensity of this wave can be high on the right swell and tide. The expert bodyboarders that have joined our trips have revelled in the long blue funnels that this wave supplies as it hits the reef. It also works well as an excellent coaching wave when the swell is smaller.
To the southern end of the lagoon are the fast-breaking left handers of Razors and the running right hand walls of Shipwrecks.
From the breaks that you can see from the pool alone there is plenty to keep the stoke levels high for day after day of bodyboarding, however we have explored further to other areas of the island where we have named numerous waves and have never seen other bodyboarders. You will benefit from our exploration.
A new experience for many will be being picked up from the white sand beach by our boatman before each session. He will drop us to our lineup of choice. The boat then waits for us in the channel allowing you to return to the boat to grab a drink, apply sunscreen, take photos or chill out. It’s a fantastic system that you will soon learn to love.
Our Nusa Lembongan accommodation is, quite simply, island life at its finest. Surrounded by white sands, traditional thatched beach umbrellas and crystal-clear waters; prepare to unwind and manage your movements around the tides. Our hotel, with its stunning infinity pool, overlooks its very own blue lagoon to boast impressive views that you’ll never tire of. The open air restaurant is perfect for refuelling after a day’s bodyboarding; soak in the surrounding views as you sample the delights of the local cuisine.
A delicious and healthy breakfast is served each morning on the decking overlooking the waves. This is included in the price. Eating out and experiencing the local food culture is one of the highlights of the trip.There are plenty of open-air restaurants taking full advantage of the views, so you’ll be blessed with idyllic options at every turn.
The geography of Nusa Lembongan serves its cuisine just as well as it serves its breaks. Being a small island, restaurants and locals rely heavily on what the ocean has to offer, so if you like seafood, you won’t want to miss out on this part of the trip!
Nusa Lembongan, much like the rest of Southeast Asia, is quite unique when it comes to food and home cooking. Many young people choose to eat from street vendors and local restaurants, this brings a real communal feel into the area and a fantastic atmosphere after dusk. You’ll find many warungs (local family-owned restaurants), cafes and bars offering local dishes, but you can also expect to enjoy lots of modern westernised eateries too
Indonesia is a place where you can pick up delicious local meals for a couple of quid. The price will of course increase if you decide to eat in the more westernised restaurants, but you’ll still find your money stretching much further into the evening.
With so many epic spots for lunch, brunch, dinner and coffee, we asked our team to recommend some of the tried and tested spots they’ve discovered been wowed by. Here are some of their favourites:
Please note, you’ll have to pay for your lunches and all dinners. Please budget around £25 per day for food – a rough estimate based on previous trips.
Each evening Iain and the local team will study the weather chart and conditions for the following day to ensure the group gets to bodyboard at the optimum location. Iain will hunt down the most suitable waves for the ability of the group to ensure you experience the best bodyboarding Nusa Lembongan has to offer.
Iain’s coaching is first rate, putting you in the best possible environment to get ahead, and fast-track your learning and development. Iain will personalise his coaching to ensure you have a clear path of progression throughout the week. Iain will give on-land and in-water demonstrations, and break skills and sequences down, move-by-move, to help you finesse the delicate details of the sport. He’ll also bodyboard alongside you, help you with wave selection, and give you pointers in the moment.
Rendy, our professional photographer will capture A-grade footage of you in the water for our video analysis sessions, but it’s Iain’s wealth of experience that will translate this footage into a hugely valuable learning tool. This is where the eureka moments will happen, as Iain finetunes your technique with an attention to detail you won’t have experienced before. The instructors will also shoot Go Pro footage of you shredding on selected sessions!
“Iain’s coaching helped me refine my riding, I have been bodyboarding for over 30 years and he gave me some tips in the first 30 minutes of our session that made me change my approach, I can’t credit him enough” – Bjorn Storey, multiple time British Champion
FLIGHTS
CONNECTIONS
If your flight includes a stop, please allow enough time to make your connection and factor in short delays. It’s best to book a ticket that transports your luggage directly to the airport in Bali if possible.
WELCOME MEETING
Once we’ve all arrived at our accommodation and checked into our rooms, we’ll have a group welcome meeting at 18:00 to discuss the trip and start getting excited for the waves ahead. We will all go out for dinner together and it is here that the trip begins.
Just a 45-minute ferry ride from Bali lies the idyllic island of Nusa Lembongan. This piece of paradise covers just 8km square and has a population of around 5000 people. In stark contrast to its larger sister, Bali, the roads of Nusa Lembongan are much quieter. Scooters and trucks make up the bulk of the traffic with cars being seen only very rarely, though due to its remote location the state of the road network leaves a lot to be desired.
Recent years have seen construction work begin around the island as the rest of the world slowly discovers its beauty and potential. The next five or ten years could see a boom in the tourism of Nusa Lembongan as a larger infrastructure is created and the accessibility of the island improves.
One huge draw for locals and tourists alike in this part of Indonesia is the opportunity to see and swim with manta rays. The plankton-rich waters around the small island of Nusa Lembongan make it a perfect feeding ground for these majestic ocean dwellers. Watch them elegantly glide through the crystal-clear waters towards you while you snorkel patiently at the surface.
As these great rays come to say hello, you will be amazed at how graceful they are for their size. Often reaching spans of up to 7 metres, you can’t help but be impressed by these gentle giants. These docile yet sometimes inquisitive mantas will have no problem sharing the ocean with you while they look for their lunch. An incredible experience you won’t forget in a hurry.
We first started visiting Nusa Lembongan over 20 years ago and to this day we are still in awe of its natural beauty. The clarity of the surrounding ocean is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The orange glow of the setting sun dances light across the Indian Ocean before disappearing for the evening. It’s nights like these that you can really embrace everything that Indonesia is about.
ADDITIONAL (OPTIONAL) THINGS TO DO:
FOOD: Daily food budget – £25 per day (estimated)
VISA: Visa on arrival at the airport in Bali – $35 USD
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
EQUIPMENT HIRE: If you decide not to bring your own kit (or you don’t own it) to hire equipment for the week the prices are as follows;
The typical early and late season weather is a nightly downpour and daily sun with the odd days of scattered clouds. Expect tropical island temperatures. The heat can be searing when you are spending hours in the water so the cloud can be very welcome. Due to the fortunate shape of the island, we can generally find clean waves each day. The benefit of visiting at this time of year is the low crowds and quieter line-ups – perfect for practising those new moves!
Please read our blog post about the equipment that you need for a tropical bodyboarding trip.
What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss, with our Bodyboard-Holidays representative, the required kit and equipment, on the pre-trip video call.
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We can’t guarantee your place until we have received a payment from you.
Once you have made a payment, you’ll then be sent a trip confirmation email with all details on.
Yes definitely! We pride ourselves on being super welcoming and friendly. Most of our guests arrive solo and leave with a host of new bodyboarding buddies.
Due to this trip being in high demand and having limited spaces, we can only hold your space for up to 24 hours without payment.
You are welcome to attend for a shorter period to suit your personal schedule, however the package price will remain the same.
Group booking discounts are available, please contact us for more information.
ASAP! These holidays fill up quickly and, with limited spaces available, sell out fast. We operate on a first come first serve basis. If you want to secure your place on the trip, it is advised that you pay as soon as you can.
If you are based outside of the UK and would like to book or chat through the holiday details, we can be contacted through our online chat.
We have a great mix of all ages from young whipper-snappers to silver surfers.
The gender ratio at the moment is around 60% men to 40% women. However, this is constantly changing and Bodyboard Holidays is inclusive to all.
Most international mobile’s work in Indonesia, you should check with your supplier before you fly.
Yes there is WiFi which is of a good standard for the area.
You’ll be asked to fill in an enrolment form as part of the booking process. You’ll signify which level of bodyboarder you are. You may be in a different group suited to your ability, however, there will be plenty of time to see each other back at the accommodation and during our social evening meals.
We choose the time of year and location for our holidays based on local knowledge and historical swell data. In the event of flat waves or stormy conditions, we will offer alternative activities and day trips to help you get the most out of your holiday.
Please take a look at our Area section for more information. We may also adjust the format of the week, for example, choosing to run more bodyboard sessions on the days that the waves are at their best.
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for more information.
The area that we visit is blessed with constant surf, you can expect great conditions most days of the trip. To give you a clearer idea, the videos on this webpage were all filmed during previous bodyboard holiday trips.
Please refer to the Waves section for more details.
We do not offer a discount for bringing your own equipment.
Remember to check the baggage size and weight allowance with your airline, as well as reading their guidance for carrying bodyboards. Baggage handlers can be unforgiving, so a tough bag and intelligent packing are a must.
Firstly, pack your board(s) in a protective, padded board bag, and write FRAGILE and TOP LOAD ONLY on it with a permanent marker. Make sure you wrap your towel and clothes around your board inside the bag for added protection. Place your shampoo and other wet toiletries in a separate sealed bag in case of leakage. We also recommend locking the zips on your bag with a padlock.
If you are under 18, we will need to chat to you on the phone and you will need to be accompanied on the trip by a parent or guardian throughout the holiday. If you are 60 or over we’d love to chat with you about the trip before you book. Please contact us via our online chat.
On the day you travel please keep your mobile phone handy so we can stay in touch in case of delays and flight changes. Please inform us if you’re early or delayed for any reason.
If you need help booking your flight then just drop us a line or read our helpful blog post about booking flights.
If you can’t find our representative at the airport, stay there and wait, they won’t be far away. Our transfer representatives will have access to your arrival details. However, if you’re having difficulties finding them follow the instructions in your pre-arrival email. One of the team will locate you. Upon booking the trip the trip leader will share their direct mobile number so that you can contact them if you need them
As with any holiday, full travel insurance is a requirement for all guests booking a trip with the company.
Please also ensure that your policy covers you for ‘disruption to travel’ and ‘cover for cancellations’ as standard.
For further help please read our helpful blog post about travel insurance.
You may need to add additional cover for surfing or bodyboarding, it is essential that your insurance policy covers you for all activities during your stay. Failure to take out travel insurance breaks the contract between Bodyboard Holidays and the client.
If you are joining one of our trips and you are native to the country of its location (i.e you live in Lisbon and are joining our Portugal trip) you do not need to take out medical travel insurance. This is as long as you have your own personal health-care plan or are covered by your country’s National Health Service. Although, we kindly request that you still take out trip disruption and cancellation insurance to cover all possible eventualities.
Health and safety medical advice for UK travellers can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/world
Otherwise, contact your GP or the Department of Health (DoH) for further information. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) also issues up-to-date information on safety issues for countries world-wide. Contact the FCO travel advice line on 020 7238 4503/4504 if you have any concerns.
Please contact your doctor if you’re unsure about vaccinations. We advise you to take mosquito repellent to avoid getting bitten, though we’ve never been aware of any malaria or dengue fever cases in the areas that we visit. According to netdoctor.co.uk, the risk is very low.
It is difficult to obtain Indonesian Rupiah outside the country so we recommend taking a debit or credit card and using cash points once you’ve landed. You will find some ATM’s at the airport. Our accommodation has lock boxes for both passports and cash. You can exchange sterling cash with Balinese money-changers but this is less convenient than using cards. Stop two of the trip is to the island of Nusa Lembongan; there are only a few cash points here so we will make sure to visit one on the mainland before heading over.
We recommend taking at least two bank cards in case one becomes lost or damaged.
Please refer to the “What to budget for?” section.
We are a UK based company that delivers trips all over the world welcoming travellers of all nationalities.
If your circumstances change and you can’t join the trip, please let us know as soon as possible via email. Your cancellation notice will start from the date we receive it.
Cancellation terms:
We hold part or full costs, depending on when you cancel:
Cancellation may fall under the terms and conditions of your holiday insurance policy and you may be able to claim.
Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions videos.
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