"Bad Roads Bring Good People"

Alex was born in London England. He began surfing in England at a small beach village called Croyde in Devon. Then in 2004 he and a couple of friends took a surfing vacation to Costa Rica and he fell in love with the warm water and the awesome waves. Alex went back to London where he studied Architecture until following his dream of working on boats all over the world, and surfing spots in Europe, the Caribbean and Central America. Then once again in 2006 found himself back in Costa Rica where he started the Costa Rica Surf Institute. He and his wife, Larkin, took over as owners/operators of Surf Tours Nicaragua in June 2010.

Larkin was born in San Antonio and raised in San Diego, California. Growing up in a border town sparked Larkin's curiosity of different cultures. After Majoring in Anthropology at Portland State University Larkin booked her ticket to Costa Rica in 2006 in hopes of learning Spanish. She unexpectedly came home from her trip with love in her heart for both surfing and for Alex. After working for 6 months with a labor union, Larkin sold all of her possessions, bought a plane ticket and headed back to Costa Rica and to Alex. Larkin is a Yoga Alliance Certified 200RYT yoga teacher, and specializes in Classical Hatha and power flow disciplines.

Ben Wood, hailing from the north Pacific coast of New Zealand, is perfectly at home in the "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes" and of course, the sea. A rabis surfer and outdoorsman, Ben also holds a double degree in Zoology and Ecology and is a fountain of information on the local flora and fauna. An experienced surf lifesaver and holder of multiple safety qualifications, you can be sure that Ben will be taking good care of you out in the surf.

Steve Wright joins us from Sebastian, FL via Indian River State College. He has traveled much of Central America's coast, surfing, fishing and diving. A water-lover at heart, Steve brings lifeguard certifications in CPR, rescue breathing and lifeguard rescue to the operation to try to help ensure your safety. A gifted surfer, you will see Steve boosting airs often, but don't worry, he is courteous beyond his years. Steve is easy going and tries to live a positive lifestyle.

Lindsay Jackson, originally from Santa Cruz, CA, has spent the last several years working and living overseas in Australia and New Zealand, where she met Ben. Lindsay is trained as an advanced teacher of Hatha yoga and can structure classes for beginner through experienced practitioners. Also and experienced nutritionist and cook, Lindsay will have you feeling healthy and fit before and after your surf sessions.

Eddie, (aka El Pato), originally from El Transito, is our boat captain. He gets us to the surf safely, and positions us in the lineup for the best photos in the business! A fisherman by trade, he is the best captain in Nicaragua, hands down, and loves nothing more than to exchange a good joke. Get him laughin' and you'll be hard pressed to find anything better in life!

Jose was born in Leon, and met his wife Daisy in Miramar. They traveled together to work in Liberia, Costa Rica, where he was a security guard, chofeur and worked in hotels. His daughter Ashly was born in Costa Rica and they returned soon after to Nicaragua to be closer to family. Jose is in charge of everything to do with the accommodations at La Flor Surf Camp.

Maria, Jose's aunt, grew up in Miramar. She is the quiet type and walks with a bit of a limp from having suffered from Polio as a child, but she is quick with a smile if you catch her eye, and a great worker. She helped raise Jose and his wife Daisy and now helps us in so many ways at La Flor Surf Camp.

Brisa and Porter run security at Surf Tours Nicaragua's La Flor Surf Camp. They will watch your stuff for you while you score waves and be there to greet you with love and licks when you return. Both are "Pura Nica" dogs, so watch out world...these are some tough girls!