Surf Week 2021! Only at Niyama Private Islands.
Monday 4th of October 2021
Excitement and the tides are on the rise as Niyama Private Islands, the only luxury resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking onto the shore prepares to launch Surf Week 2021 this November!
With a stellar lineup of Surfing Legends and personalities hosting various activities during surf week: It is anticipated to be one of the greater events this holiday season.
Surf coaching from two times world surf air show champion Josh Kerr and have a personalized surfboard designed by award winning and innovative shaper Matt Parker of Album Surfboards. Renowned professional surf photographer, Erick Proost will also be there to capture action images of the guests riding the waves.
Former Australian pro surfer Josh Kerr has also been Todo Santos Big Wave Champion and a ten times top ten finisher in the WSL championship tour. Now retired, Josh enjoys surfing the alternative and progressive surfboards of Album surfboards by Matt Parker. During Surf Week, Josh will conduct daily surf clinics as well as two one-to-one coaching sessions with each guest.
Matt Parker was the 2021 Electric Acid Surfboard test winner with surfer Coco Ho. Based in California, he has been shaping one of a kind, innovative surfboards since 2001 for riders such as Asher Pacey. Matt will analyze guests’ surfing style and technique in order to recommend a board design and will then have a one-to-one consultation with each guest to finalize the design. The personalized Album surfboard will be shipped to the guest’s home within 14 to 16 weeks.
Erick is a cinematographer and photographer specialized in surfing and water shots, having worked with world champions and professional surfers including Gabriel Medina and Adriana De Souza, and with several of his surf movies receiving recognition at international film festivals. His passion in photography highlights the beauty of surfing blended with the ocean and nature. He will swim in the ocean at Vodi or out on boats to other surf breaks taking pictures of guests riding the waves. They will leave with a professional video and photos as mementoes of their surfing week.
After a day’s surfing, guests can hang out with Josh, Matt, Erick and other surfers at the Surf Shack with its laid-back bar, tomato-red food truck, bean bags and swings to relax on, and a reggae music soundtrack. The perfect spot for sundowners, the Surf Shack serves rum cocktails and gourmet snack food, such as tacos, burritos, poached prawns, chorizo hotdogs and truffle fries with churros to wrap up.
Prices for the six night Surf Week start from USD 8,655 for a solo surfer package in a beach villa and include: Half board, welcome and farewell dinners with Josh Kerr, Matt Parker and the group, a private boat for surf excursions, unlimited surfing at Vodi with the surf celebrities, two private coaching sessions with Josh Kerr, one design consultation with Matt Parker, a personalized Album surfboard (excluding shipping, customs and taxes) and a professional photography and video package by Erick Proost. Guests will also receive a free annual subscription to STOMP SESSIONS, Josh Kerr’s signature platform for personalized surf coaching.