THE 10-DAY MALDIVES BOATTRIP OF YOUR DREAMS.
These weeks are for the enthusiasts, the motivated, the passionate and the eager learners. If you’re looking for:
”The best surf coaching experience I’ve ever had! Pepijn is super talented, very pedagogical, professional and with a lot of knowledge. He also makes it fun along the way and is a great guy.”
You’re in the right place.
“I had the pleasure of doing a week of surf coaching with Pepijn and all I can say is:
it was absolutely fantastic!
The surf coaching is simply great - he is not only a real pro on the board, but also incredibly competent and motivating as a coach.”
- Menno (Level 2 surfer)
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Meet and greet at Malé Airport
Transfers to and from the Airport to Theia
Advanced surf coaching with Pepijn Tigges including:
- Daily video analysis- In water coaching and guidance
- Surf theory and technique
- Exercises to improve your surfing
- Equipment advice
One-on-one video analysis session(s)
Use of Donnie (with shade) + Dinghy for flexible surf break access
3 incredible chef prepared meals every day
Unlimited filtered water and hot drinks
Use of snorkeling & basic fishing gear
Expert advice and support from your Renegade Surf Travel guide
All photos and videos from your trip
Carbon offset of the trip
Your own re-usable water bottle
All local taxes
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks from the bar
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Dates:
8-18th of August 2025 (1x private cabin left)
Price: €3725,- per person (for two-person shared room), $4150 (for private cabin)
(Private room depending on availability, contact me: [email protected])
Language: These weeks English will be the main language
Group size: Max 10
(We keep the group sizes small to guarantee personal attention and high-quality coaching. There will be plenty of time for 1-on-1 video analysis with surfcoach Pepijn in between the group coaching sessions.)
RATED 4.9/5 BY 133+ VERIFIED GUESTS
SEEING AND FEELING PROGRESSION
Pepijn sees perfectly what issues are preventing you from improving your surfing skills, and gives hands-on advice on them. Pepijn creates a safe evironement where you are encouraged to make as much mistakes as you can.
The group can be divers, but all participants are equally happy for you when you finally make that turn, get that stance, of ride that wave.
Not only does he give you verbal tips, but he makes you see and feel why what you are doing is not working, and what you need to do to make it work.
- Menno van Duijn - October 2024
NOT ONLY EDUCATIONAL, ALSO INCREDIBLY FUN
I had the pleasure of doing a week of advanced surf coaching in Portugal and all I can say is: it was absolutely fantastic!
The surf coach is simply great - not only a real pro on the board, but also incredibly competent and motivating as a coach.
Pepijn manages to find a pleasant balance between professionalism and a relaxed atmosphere, which makes the coaching really unique.
Not only did I take my surfing to a new level, but I also had a great time. I can only warmly recommend it!
- Lena - October 2024
PERSONALLY TAILORED SURFCOACHING
Pepijn made sure to tailor his expertise and tips to each of us. I feel like a learnt a lot this week and that I have goals to focus on to improve my surfing.
Pepijn made sure to tailor his expertise and tips to each of us. I feel like a learnt a lot this week and that I have goals to focus on to improve my surfing.
It was a chill week, yet packed with highly valuable insights and tips.It was a chill week, yet packed with highly valuable insights and tips.
I highly recommend Pepijn as surf coach.
- Rémi Cottes - October 2024
BEST COACHING I'VE EVER HAD
Just straight up best coaching I ever had. Pepijn explains it super well and really makes you think about what you are actually doing in the water.
Great tips and guidance with help of the video analysis.
On top of it all, he’s just an overall genuine awesome dude!
- Wouter - September 2024
NOT YOUR AVERAGE SURFTRIP
What is special about these tips is that I understood the logic behind them and so got some tools from Pepijn I can help myself with in the future as well.
He also created an accepting and relaxed environment in which it felt safe to make mistakes and then work on them.
This was really important for fast and effective learning.He’s been a great host too, adjusting the weekly programme to the group’s needs and keeping it really fun.Can’t wait for the next trip!
- Luca - September 2024
FINALLY A FIRM GRIP ON MY PROGRESSION
Pepijn is super easy to get along with, driven to understand you, and passionate about helping you move forward, in whatever way.
This coaching is especially recommended if you want to analyze your surfing, so you know what’s going well and what steps you need to take next.
It’s not so much about catching the most or best waves (which, of course, is also a lot of fun), but more about getting a grip on your progress by setting appropriate goals and working towards them.
Comfortably out of your comfort zone, it is safe to be vulnerable. The atmosphere in the group is friendly, open and positive. In short, a fantastic week
- Nienke - September 2024
“I appreciated how Pepijn identified a few key limiting factors in my performance that I should prioritize in my upcoming sessions and the months ahead.
He expertly distilled the information, ensuring I wasn’t overwhelmed, and clearly explained the goals we needed to achieve.”
- Ru Hill (Owner of Surf Simply)
NOTHING LIKE YOUR REGULAR SURFCOACH
These trips will not* be about the very beginner basics but about how to take control in the ocean. It’s not your average beginner information but the in-depth information we need to learn to not only “survive” but actually “thrive” during our sessions!
You’ll improve your understanding of:
Mindset
Technical skills
Physical movements
Surfboard dynamics
* (Beginner basics will only be discussed if needed in your specific coaching situation. <3)
WHAT DOES THE TRIP ITINERARY LOOK LIKE?
START
Every trip is unique depending on the forecasts and group of guests.
The trip is totally flexible to the wishes and wants from the group. From the waves we surf, to the coaching subjects and the amount of surfsessions per day. From the moment you arrive in the airport you are guided to your luxurious vessel in the harbour and from there on you’ll be spending the full 10 days on the boat (with a little island exploring in between).
FIRST DAY
Most trips we start with getting into the beautiful waves as soon as we can around North Malé on the well known surfspots like Jailbreaks, Honkeys and Sultans.
Then we always have the goal to get down towards the Central Atolls as fast as we can as this is the place where we have a big chance to find emtpy and perfect waves. It’s a beautiful sail down past countless of islands and through the different atolls that make up the Maldivian landscape.
This is my favorite part of the start of the trip.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Then every morning we’ll have a in-water coachingsession where you’ll be filmed and we’ll analyse the footage together every evening so that you’ll be ready with new knowledge for the next morning.
Every breakfast, lunch and dinner will consist of high quality chef-made meals that consist of everything you need to be energized for your next surfsession. (These meals are seriously good and specific dietary needs/wants are never a problem.)
Between meals and surfsessions there is loads to do on the boat but most of the time everything retreats into their rooms for a much needed nap while we make our way towards the next surfspot.Depending on the day there’s room for multiple surfsessions per day and it’s hard to not be surfed out too quickly.
This is why I include the ‘pre-trip training schedule’, so that the risk of being surfed out too quickly or any potential injuries are minimized.
LAST DAYS
During the last day(s) of the trip we'll make our way slowly back towards the airport and stop on our favorite spots that we've surfed during the trip and some beautiful surprises along the way.
This way we'll be sure to satisfy everyone's surfing needs and have a relaxed ending to our journey through the dreamy island groups.
BOOK YOUR MALDIVES BOAT TRIP
I’D LOVE TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS:
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