Bodie's School of Surf Barbados

a week ago

I had three classes with Bodie last month, and I will definitely contact him again when I return to Barbados. I learned so much and feel much more confident, all thanks to his spirit and encouragement. He is patient, motivating, and makes learning fun. Highly recommend!

a month ago

Amazing experience for my 13 year old twin daughters, surfing among turtles in crystal clear waters. Bodie isn't just your run of the mill surf school (just get'em a wave approach) he was coaching my girls to be better surfers, and after two amazing sessions it really showed.

5 months ago

Amazing First Surfing Experience! I went surfing today with a friend, and it was our first time ever — what an incredible experience! Our instructor Bodie and his assistant Christine were absolutely amazing. They were so encouraging, patient, and positive throughout the whole lesson. Thanks to their support and guidance, we both managed to stand up on the board — something we didn’t think would happen on our first try! Their energy, professionalism, and genuine passion for what they do really stood out. Highly recommended to anyone looking to try surfing, no matter your level. Great vibes, great people — truly an experience to remember!

2 weeks ago

We booked three surf lessons with Bodie during our week in Barbados, and honestly — they were the best coaching sessions we’ve ever had. We’re a couple who’ve been surfing for about 3.5 years, and between us we’ve worked with coaches in a few different countries. Without question, Bodie was a level above the rest. A lot of surf coaches have that slightly… "free-spirited" approach to organisation and communication, but Bodie couldn’t have been further from that stereotype. He was clear, responsive, reliable, and made everything incredibly easy. A perfect example: we’d first been in touch months before the trip, and nearer the time - before I even had the chance to touch base with him again - he reached out to us to lock in our lesson times based on the forecast. It immediately put me at ease and made it clear that this guy genuinely has his shit together. Across the three sessions, he pushed us in exactly the right ways. Conditions weren’t ideal that week, but he handled them brilliantly - taking us to three different spots, explaining why each one would work, and getting the absolute most out of every session. His coaching style is exactly what you want as a progressing surfer: he understood where we were in our surfing, spotted tiny habits we didn’t even realise we had, and tailored each session to us rather than following some sort of “surf school script”. He watched every wave, called out adjustments mid-ride, and gave specific feedback the second we paddled back out. I’ve been hearing “weight on the back foot!” and “don’t look at your board!” in my sleep. He was also really in tune with us. I was nervous about surfing the two new breaks that he took us to - and he clocked it immediately. Within minutes he’d eased the nerves, explained everything clearly, and genuinely made me feel safe and capable. No judgement, no fuss, no blow back - just calm, grounded coaching. On our request, he organised land-based filming for all our lessons too. Such a bonus - brilliant for learning, and an even better souvenir when you’re usually surfing in a 5 mm wetsuit in brown water back home. And by the way… he’s not just a great coach. The man can seriously surf. Watching him take a wave properly was like a free masterclass on its own. There are loads of surf schools in Barbados that can give you a fun “surfing experience”, but if you actually want to progress, build sharper technique, level up, or even learn to ride proper waves for the very first time, Bodie is the one. I would gladly (and proactively!) recommend Bodie as a surf coach to anyone, and if I end up back in Barbados, I’d absolutely book with him again — which is all the recommendation you need, really.

12 months ago

We took a surfing lesson today with Body. For me, it was my first experience and it was fantastic. Body is patient and makes sure that everyone understands and masters the techniques. I am 53 years old and I was not sure of my surfing abilities… I succeeded on my third attempt. Body’s encouragement helped me a lot. Thank you and I highly recommend the 2 hours of surfing with him.