feminist Surf Travel

throughout the year we organize surf weeks with various focus. we combine surfing with other disciplines like systemic coaching, apnoe diving or yoga. All our camps take place in the beautiful region of Thy, known as Cold Hawaii, in Northern Denmark. With a small number of participants we guarantee a familiar and supportive atmosphere, lots of progress and even more Fun!

Upcoming surf weeks

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  • Surf Camp 31.5.-6.6.2024

    This week is designed to take your surf game to the next level! With lots of individual small group coaching, theory sessions and video analysis we’ll work out your personal goals and how you can best achieve them.

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General Information

Location and Surf Conditions

The beautiful Thy region is located in the northwest of Denmark. Vorupør, Klitmøller and Hanstholm are in the center of this region known as Cold Hawaii and have a big number of spots which offer lots of choices in many conditions. In general, you can have good luck with the waves in Denmark all year round. Most people come between April and October for more pleasant temperatures, although the waves are of course a bit bigger and stronger in winter and fall, plus we love the cold. As we can’t control the ocean, we can’t guarantee that we’ll have great waves, but we’ll guarantee to make the most of it!

So what if there are no waves?

We will strengthen the other parts of the program, go skateboarding, rent SUPs or find other ways to improve our surfing skills and ocean knowledge even without waves. In our opinion, surfing is a puzzle made up of many pieces and riding the wave is just one of them! 

Equipment and rental options

Equipment is not included in the price. If you don’t have your own board or neoprene, we are happy to advise you and direct you to local surf shops for good rental options.

Pricing

We aim to act sustainably. This means not only that we locate our trips where an airplane is not necessarily needed, but also that all coaches receive a fair fee. We don’t want to support the often (self-)exploitative working conditions in the surf industry, furthermore we support local businesses. But not everyone has the same financial means and surfing is a sport that is not easily accessible to everyone. 
In order to make it possible for as many people as possible to take part in our program, we have a sliding scale system based on the Green Bottle Method, an instrument for economic justice developed by Alexis J. Cunnigfolk. Those with greater financial privilege contribute more, allowing those with less access, to pay according to their means.

Soli

covers expenses and a symbolic fee

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them
  • I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
  • I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
  • I am unemployed or underemployed
  • I qualify for government assistance
  • I have no access to savings
  • I have no or very limited expendable income
  • I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
  • I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
€749

Regular

covers expenses and a fair fee

  • I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them
  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
  • I am (self-) employed
  • I might have access to financial savings
  • I have some expendable income
  • I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
  • I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
€899

Supporter

makes the solidarity price possible

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs
  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
  • I own my home or property OR I rent a pretty nice place
  • I am (self-) employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
  • I have access to financial savings
  • I can always buy new items
  • I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
€1099
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How to Get There

The region of Cold Hawaii is both 450km away from Hamburg or Kobenhavn and can be reached by car in about 5 hours. Klitmøller, where most of our weeks take place, is a small village with a supermarket, cafés and a surf store. Before the surf week starts, we create a chat group so carpooling can be arranged to make the journey easier. You should also be able to split up into cars on site to reach the surf spots that are not within walking distance of our accommodation. 

It is also possible to travel by train (or train and bike). The nearest train station is in Thisted. From there we can organize a shuttle for a small fee. 

FAQs

Where do the surf weeks take place?

In the northwest of Denmark, with Vorupør, Klitmøller and Hanstholm in the center of this region known as Cold Hawaii.

How do I get there if I don’t have my own car?

Before the surf week starts, we create a chat group so carpooling can be arranged within the group. It is also possible to travel by train (or train and bike), the nearest train station is in Thisted. From there we can organize a shuttle. 

How thick should my wetsuit be and do I need booties, gloves and a hood?

In winter air and water temperatures average is between 4 and 6 degrees. Wind and sun make the difference, but you should pack a warm winter wetsuit (wetsuit 6:5 / 6:4 or very warm 5:4, hood (preferably integrated into the neo), lobster or mittens 5-7mm and booties (5-7mm). For our June and September weeks a warm 4:3 is usually enough plus thin booties (3mm) since there’s a lot of stones at our surf spots. If you have sensitive ears, ear plugs are advised.

Am I in the right place if I have a chronic illness, mobility impairment, disability, mental illness or am neurodiverse?

You are! We believe that surfing is for everyone and we’ll always do our best to find ways to adapt and teach surfing just the way that it suits your body and mind. We constantly educate ourselves in the fields of adaptive surf and surf therapy. But we also do reach sometimes our limitations when it comes to material, experience or physical strength. Plus the area itself contains a couple of barriers which make the beaches not (yet) as accessible as we wish. Therefore we’ll always try to make everything possible, but also know our limits. Just get in touch with us and we’ll take it from there!

Is there an age limit?

No! Many people learn surfing with us at a later stage in life and love it!

Are your camps open to the entire gender spectrum?

Some are, while others aren’t. We believe that feminism is great for everyone and helps with getting closer to a free society. It’s of no surprise that also cis-men are suffering gender norms and expectations, especially in surf culture. But since patriarchy is not smashed yet, there is still the need for safer spaces to grow and support each other, while we also hold places exclusively for women, non-binary and trans persons.

What if I don’t have enough money to take part in the camps?

Not everyone has the same financial means and surfing is a sport that is not easily accessible to everyone. 
In order to make it possible for as many people to take part in our camps, we have a sliding scale system based on the Green Bottle Method, an instrument for economic justice developed by Alexis J. Cunnigfolk. Those with greater financial privilege contribute more, allowing those with less access, to pay according to their means.

“There is no such thing like the ‚wrong age‘ to start surfing. You just need the right surf program!”

Berit, 51

Unionist