Why Setting Goals in Surfing Matters More Than You Think
Stop Drifting. Start Progressing. Surfing without goals is like paddling out with no idea where the peak is. You might get lucky and find a wave, but most of the…
Stop Drifting. Start Progressing. Surfing without goals is like paddling out with no idea where the peak is. You might get lucky and find a wave, but most of the…
Surf was epic in Ericeira. We had days of pumping waves, paddled ourselves to exhaustion, and now... the ocean looks like a mess. Forecast is trash. Time to store the…
📍 The Spot Let’s get this straight: Praia dos Pescadores isn’t its real name. The official name is Praia da Ribeira—not to be confused with Ribeira d’Ilhas. This place is…
2025 is about leveling up—improving the way we coach, building a stronger community, and making backYARD an even better place for surfers who want more than just training. This year,…
We all know surfing isn’t just about catching waves—it’s about staying sharp, calm, and with energy. But how often do we think about the one thing that ties all that…
Surfing is often described as one of the most rewarding sports—but it’s also one of the most challenging. Progress can feel slow, and it’s easy to get frustrated when you…
Our Story backYARD started as a group of local surfers and coaches who grew up in Ericeira. We’ve spent our lives in these waves—they were our backyard. That’s where the…
Let’s start with this: what you might call a "warm-up" is just one part of a broader system we call Preparation for Movement. Before stepping into the water, how you…
The Relational Surfing Approach Beyond Performance At backyard Surf Club, we’ve create the backYARD Method, a unique and innovative coaching strategy that redefines what it means to excel in surfing.…
We’re rolling out a new content to keep things real and useful. No filler, no forced marketing—just solid content for people who actually want to surf.