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What Surfing Teaches You: 6 Things You Discover When You Start

Surfing teaches far more than standing up on a board: patience, ocean connection, mindfulness and community. 6 lessons from our surf school in Famara.

Why surfing is so emotional: Just a step between Happiness and Frustration

Surfers are travellers and thrill seekers, and so am I. Searching for perfect waves has taken me to the most exotic corners of our planet.

Lucho — Luciano, the Surf Instructor Our Guests Still Talk About

Some people come and go in a surf camp, but now and then, someone leaves behind a deeper impression — a quiet legacy that keeps paddling…

What Your Reviews Taught Us: Tripadvisor Awards 2014–2022 and 4.8 on Google

Certificate of Excellence 2014–2018, Travellers’ Choice 2018–2022 and 4.8 out of 5 on Google — and the changes in our lessons and surf houses that came…

Aloha! Start Here: Your Guide to the Red Star Surf Blog

Welcome to Lanzarote! A short guide to our blog: learning to surf, Famara and the island, kitesurfing, and the stories behind the school.

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