#Tripnotes TENERIFE TAKE-OFF: waves, chilling, more waves…

#Tripnotes TENERIFE TAKE-OFF: waves, chilling, more waves…

Great waves and a breathtaking view while surfing on Tenerife

 

.. what a surfholiday!! Great waves and uncrowded lineups in breathtaking surroundings.

Did you know that the Canary Island of Tenerife is practically one big volcano?? The Teide, with over 3.600m, is the highest peak of Spain. It´s top is often covered by clouds but it´s walls basically coneshape the island. It doesn´t get much better than surf great waves and be surrounded by stunning countryside and beaches, does it?? NOMB Surfer Michi was clearly frothing over the incredible lush cliffs around.

But let´s begin with telling you a little bit more about TENERIFE TAKE-OFF. The NOMB Surf headquarters on Tenerife were located right up on the hill, underneath the Teide, in nearly 1.000m altitude. A beautiful oceanview included of coures. The crew was lucky, it was nearly all private rooms this trip, each room equipped with a private bathroom. TENERIFE TAKE-OFF also saw the first ever surfing couple on a NOMB Surftrip: A.K. and Michi! It worked out great for everyone, we hope to welcome more fun couples like this one in the future!

Being located so high up, sure, it was a little bit chilly at the house but the lush garden of our rural homestay, the woodfire oven, the pool and the sauna (in daily use) made up for the little chill outside. Check out our pool!!

 

Trying to learn how to duckdive didnt really work out in the freezing water of the pool

 

What you don´t know is that we lasted only about 2min in the pool 😉 The water was freeeeezing. Surfheadcoach Angie and NOMB Surfer Chris wanted to take advantage of the pool and do some duckdive training. They got changed into their wetsuits, got the boards ready and ufffff, so freezing cold. Duckdive training was called off but the pool fun continued.

The not too sucessfull practical duckdive trainig was part of the daily surftheory sessions. Either after breakfast, before heading to the beach or snuggeled up next to the fireplace at the end of the day. Our NOMB Surfers learned a lot about ocean awareness, the beach environment, the formation of swell and waves. They also learned how to correct themselves through photo and video analysis. A strong and great tool to improve. Often our perception of what we are doing is totally different from reality.

Our surftrips are designed for our participants to improve quickly and efficient. Theoretical and mental training out of the water are as important as the correction of chains of movements and direct coaching in the water. Always depending on the local conditions and the needs of the group headcoach Angie and local instructor Emilio decided on their daily strategy. We always have a local surfcoach on our trips. Not only for showing us the best spots at the right time but also to help in the water. Emilio made sure everyone knew the dynamics of the surfspots, entered and left the water in safety, found their spot in the lineup, got loads of waves and had a great laugh. What a legend! Thanks for being part of TENERIFFE TAKE-OFF. That´s Emilio, the NOMB Surfcrew and campchef Lovely Linda.

 

Great surfteam on Tenerife, the NOMB Surfers and local surfguide and legend Emilio de Armas

Happy faces in and outside the water. Apart from surfing a lot the crew got up to quite some cool stuff. Beach yoga for example, to stretch and relaxed those worked muscles. We were lucky to count on sweet Noella, a great yoga instructor and a surfer herself. Noella focused on creating more strength in the core area, stretching the tired muscles in the neck and shoulder areas and also on the essential breathing. Great classes down at the beach, listening to the sound of the breaking waves. Even yoga novice Michi started to like this thing called yoga 😉

The surfcrew also got to explore a bit of the local culture of Tenerife. Surfguide Emilio took the crew out for dinner one night, to a typical restaurant. They are called Guachinches and can be found all over the island but mainly in the North. It´s a different type of restaurant where you are served local dishes and homemade wine. The food is delicious although not isn´t particular healthy (french fries mixed with fried eggs and chorizo sausages for example) but it was great night and the local food and wine restored the batteries of our surfcrew.

Part of the crew set off to explore Spain´s highest peak and the breathtaking view at the ´mar de nubes´ (ocean of clouds). That´s Lindis and Luzia casually posing in front of the Teide 😉

 

Campchef Lindis and NOMB Surfer Luzia enjoying the view at the Teide and the mar de nubes

 

Unfortunately, shorty after this photo was taken, someone broke into our car and stole a couple of backpacks. An ugly setback, sadly something common to be found in pretty much any touristy spot worldwide. Luckily the stolen backpacks contained ´only´ beachstuff, (well, and Chris´s glasses) but no wallets or phones were robbed. However, the crew had to make their way to the local policestation to report the incident. Angie took over the cooking duties that night, a warm house and dinner ready were waiting for the crew upon return to the homebase. So proud that the spirits where kept high, what a crew of legends!!

As usual, the 7 days ran by way too quickly and after one last surfsession and an afternoon chilling on the beach TENERIFE TAKE-OFF was nearly over. One last tasty dinner, a few drinks and loads of laughter next to the fireplace. Check out the #Tripnotes photos on our Facebook page to find out even more about this fantastic trip (soon to be repeated for sure!!) to Tenerife!

 

Thanks to all the NOMB Surfers: A.K., Chris, Luzia, Michi and Miri for surfing with us!! Thanks to campchef Lindis for spoiling us and being the crazy woman she is! Thanks to local guide Emilio Slater for welcoming us and showing off with the best ever expressions, you deserve a book (´Luzia, this is a surfing class not a diving class, don´t go looking for fishes..´ Emilio to Luzia after a head first wipeout).

It´s been a great trip, we can´t wait for more and hope to sea you all soon on one of our upcoming trips.

Next stop: GALICIAN GALAXY (May 2019)

 

Sea you in the water soon!

YOUR NOMB SURFTEAM

 

 

New trip: TENERIFE TAKE-OFF, January 2019!

New trip: TENERIFE TAKE-OFF, January 2019!

Next years Canary Island surftrip will take the NOMB Surfteam to Tenerife.

Trying to escape the European winter the NOMB Surfcrew is heading back to the Canary Islands in January 2019: TENERIFE TAKE-OFF is the name of our next surfholiday! Yippie!

This years surfcoaching trip to the Canaries, Lanzarote Legacy in January, has been pretty damn good. Ok, the weather could have been a little bit nicer but never mind, the NOMB Surfcrew had a hell of a time. Looooads of waves, improvements and great memories. Leaving us with the wish to return to the volcanic rocks in front of the African coast.

 

TENERIFE TAKE-OFF will take us to the north of this cone shaped island. Did you know that El Teide, the highest peak on Tenerife, is also the highest peak in whole Spain?? That´s right, 3.718m of volcanic rock are sticking out in the middle of the island. Well, to be honest, the whole island of Tenerife is one gigantic volcano. We will stay in a characteristic house in the north of the island, far away from the big hotels and mass tourism of the south. Even though there are great waves in the south of the island as well, we will try to stay away from the crowds and explore the north and west coast spots. Guided by legend EMILIO DE ARMAS from It´s On Private Surfcoaching the NOMB Surfcrew will pass seven days of great waves and professional surfcoaching on this magical island. Magical? Yep, right. Check out this little video and get lost in Tenerife´s beauty!

Wow, how amazing is this little island?? Sooo much to explore, so many waves to surf. We totally can´t wait to get over there.

TENERIFE TAKE-OFF will be run as a surfholiday. What does that mean? A NOMB Surfholiday trip is the perfect mix of surfing + relaxing + exploring. It is designed for surfers who want to surf & improve but are also looking for some down time away from their every day stress. Throughout the week there will be yoga sessions, perfect for you to wind down and stretch the used paddle muscles. We will be joined by one of our NOMB Surfchefs, spoiling us with tasty and nutritious food. A surfholiday is an overall carefree trip, designed for you to surf and relax!

So what´s included in a NOMB Surfholiday?

  • 7 days of surfcoaching
  • 7 night of accommodation in a great house (shared)
  • power breakfast & fantastic dinner
  • transport
  • surf equipment (if needed)
  • safety introduction to surfspots
  • photo/video analysis
  • yoga sessions
  • surf theory
  • free time
  • exploring & activities (possible extra charge)
  • loads of fun and new friends
  • waves, waves and more waves

 

As you see, all you need to do is surf, relax and surf. Everything else will be organized for you!! The best bit about the NOMB Surfcoaching trips however is the individual coaching and family atmosphere. Each trip has a maximum of 6 surfers, guaranteeing a highly individual coaching. The results are usually mindblowing 😉

Want to take your surfing to the next level? Want to run around from dark winter days? Want to spend 7 days getting spoiled? There are 4 more surfspaces left on this incredible surfcoaching trip to Tenerife. Hurry up and secure one for yourself![vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

Hope to sea you in the water soon!

YOUR NOMB SURFTEAM

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Meet the team: Emilio

Meet the team: Emilio

Hola!

 

My name is Emilio de Armas. I am a FCS licensed surf instructor and I am from the Canary Islands. To be more precise, I am from Tenerife. I have been surfing for more than 30 years and have been a fulltime surfcoach for the past 6 years.

I started surfing thanks to my brother and my father. The adventures, the search for new waves, the shared moments with friends and an endless amount of other things made me want to surf.

Today surfing is an essential part of my life and even more with being the founder & coach of IT´S ON PRIVATE SURF COACHING, a new philosophy y methodology of how to learn to surf and improve in this amazing sport.

I love what I am doing and passing on all my knowledge about surfing to whoever wants to learn and improve, I am stoked to help my clients reach their goals.

In January I will be your local surfguide on my beautiful island, looking forward to sharing waves with you.

Emilio