Comments on: From Varkala

By: Ed Templeton

Ed Templeton — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:22:45 +0000

Varkala Cliff beach is best for a beginner as there are lifegurards there. There are no surf schools (in the whole of India) and no board rental shop. But some of the beach boys sometimes have a board or two to rent, but don’t count on it! Bring your own if you can. From October I’ll be opening the Soul&Surf House. Check http://www.soulandsurf.com for details.
Cheers, Ed.

By: nader

nader — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:30:09 +0000

hi there!
i’m planning to come to varkala in july. u can say i’m a beginner surfer. i took some lessons last summer. which beach do u recommend? is there a surf school or a board rental shop in there?
cheers!

By: Varkala Traveler

Varkala Traveler — Sun, 09 May 2010 15:40:15 +0000

Varkala is yet another beach but not super crowded yet. Almost like less crowded Goa or a quieter Kovalam. Nice place.

By: Ed Templeton

Ed Templeton — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:43:56 +0000

There’s a few boogie boards for rent from the main beach, but they’re all just riding shore-dump. There’s 2 or 3 battered but ok thrusters for sale, but only for use on the main beach, where the worst surf is! When are you coming?

By: patrice

patrice — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:59:14 +0000

thanks for the news. Any boogie boarders out? Should i bring a board or can’t i rent a decent one locally anywhere ?
aloha