California surf legends are coming to Strandhill, Co. Sligo

California surf legends are coming to Strandhill, Co. Sligo for first of its kind women’s surf retreat - introducing Salty Sensations Ireland 2022.

Rebelle Surf (a female owned and led surf school in Strandhill, Co. Sligo) is teaming up with surf legends Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith and the Salty Sensations Crew (California, USA) to host two retreats in Ireland this autumn.

This is more than just a surf retreat, it’s a deep dive immersion into surfing with the masters and finding deep connection through sound, movement and healing sessions. A landmark moment for women’s surf culture in Ireland.

Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith and Rebelle Surf's Founder Melanie White, bring you Salty Sensations Ireland 2022. In collaboration with the acupuncturist, Heather Boland, of Acufive and chef Aine McAteer.

16 spaces are available on each retreat.

Suitable for advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.

Session 1 - 22nd - 26th AUGUST - €1850 (early bird €1650).

Session 2 - 29th - 2nd SEPTEMBER - €1850 (early bird €1650).

What to expect

A holistic outdoor experience, these retreats are an opportunity to deeply nourish your mind, body and spirit – a chance to decompress, make new friends, eat delicious food, share hot tubs under the stars, expand and refine your surf technique and knowledge, and most of all, feel the levity of togetherness.

Join these surf legends for an unforgettable five day women's surf, nature, sound adventure retreat in magical Co. Sligo, Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Complete with video feedback, this surf-centric retreat is designed to improve your surf skills while enjoying the wondrous offerings of the Irish countryside with eco lodge accommodation, healing experiences and food included.

Melanie White of Rebelle Surf says: "I am so proud to bring this retreat to the west coast of Ireland. This is a first of its kind in Ireland and indeed the whole of Europe. To have these amazing surf legends come to Sligo for in depth surf coaching is a huge deal for female surf culture here."

Bookings must be made directly with Rebelle Surf - https://rebellesurf.com/

There will be an opportunity to surf with and meet the ladies on 21st August in Strandhill, Co. Sligo where will be hosting a community surf in front of the Cannon around 1pm followed by a ticketed BBQ in Stoked restaurant, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.