Variant Surf Co.

I highly recommend this retreat. Corey is an extraordinary surfing coach whose approach to building a strong foundation for beginners like me is unique especially on a 1 to 1 mode (he also coaches intermediate/skilled surfers). His personality makes the experience extremely enjoyable and he's a great entertainer. He takes care of everything starting with picking you up at the airport and bringing you back at the end of the retreat. He really knows the region and will help you if you have questions. Knowing the events related to the death of El Mencho a few weeks ago, it was priceless because I did not have to think about safety. He takes care of everything. I love it and I will do it again without hesitation.

Every one of Corey’s recommendations and teachings are spot on. If he says “go to this taco place” or “that breakfast place” — go to it. You will be happy and feel like you are not just a tourist for doing so. Mexico a la Corey is legit. There is nothing fake about it. If you want to experience Mexico before it becomes completely McFourSeasons, sign on with Corey. Every person we met for activities LOVES Corey like a son or brother. His associates are AWESOME human beings. Just don’t tell him that as he also wants to present as Texas salty.

Very excited and motivated to work on Corey’s coaching on my home surf break. Take it from me — as someone who started with surfing in the 1980s and only got back into it in the 2010s — he is serious as a coach and does not shy away from telling you what you may not want to hear. He is also very serious about making sure you have THE BEST experience possible.

I'm turning 68 in April '23. I'm in excellent shape for my age and have a regimented work out , however my surfing has been limited on flexibility and challenging even having a vacation home at OBX, N.C. Variant Surf was excellent ! Corey worked with me day after day we consistently went over pop up drills on the beach, and worked with me on his four step process in the water and other concepts of the wave that I will not reveal. I had bad habits of the surfing process, and Corey knew as soon as he saw me out in the water. I commend him for giving me a platform now to train and practice on the his teaching concepts so I can become a better surfer at my age . We spent hours in the water for four days, a day rest, and a night cap which was outstanding .I'm regular footed and would hardly go backside because Iack of confidence . Corey recommended we learn on the backside first. His process actually allowed me to have better control on backside than going right. Let it be known .. Corey and I were serious about my surfing and I was determined to regain my surfing experience through training. This was serious business. When he spoke I listened... When he wanted me next to him in the water on the shoulder I was there We trained and surfed Punta Burros and not in crazy Sayulita. Waves were consistent and the last night at sunset surf was awesome. Direct contact is variantsurfco.com talk to Corey. reference me with my contact info. It was a great surfing experience!!

Variant Surf provides an experience we could not get elsewhere. Corey met us at the airport, gave excellent surf instruction (including helpful etiquette and safety info, lots of practice reading the waves), and was a great resource for local culture. It was helpful that he is a native English speaker. I really appreciated Corey’s attention to safety in the water and coaching style.