Surf Boards in Barahona

[berry]

I will be visiting the DR for the first time in July. We will be staying in Barahona. I was wondering if there is a surf shop in Barahona that rents surf boards? If not, is there one in Santo Domingo that would rent a board and a rack?

Thanks in advance!

[berry]

Still looking for Barahona or Santo Domingo Surf Shop info. Additionally, if anyone could recommend any fishing and scuba info for Barahona, that would be appreciated too. I keep reading about how great the fishing, diving and surfing is in this area, but there is little information on how to go about it unless you bring all your gear yourself. (Difficult to do when traveling with kids!)

[Dolores]

Originally Posted by berry

Still looking for Barahona or Santo Domingo Surf Shop info. Additionally, if anyone could recommend any fishing and scuba info for Barahona, that would be appreciated too. I keep reading about how great the fishing, diving and surfing is in this area, but there is little information on how to go about it unless you bring all your gear yourself. (Difficult to do when traveling with kids!)

Barahona beaches can be dangerous. You need to receive info from someone who is very familiar with the beach. For surfing, recommend Playa Caribe on the south coast (Embassy Beach between Boca Chica and Juan Dolio) or Playa Encuentro in Puerto Plata (between Sosua and Cabarete). Playa Encuentro is the better of the two.

[berry]

Thanks for the reply! Our trip is pretty well mapped out with three days in Santo Domingo and Three Days in Barahona, so that is why I am asking specific questions about Barahona. Yes, I have read descriptions of the Southwest coast beaches that describe the rough water. I'm not looking for a place to learn to surf, but rather access to a board should the conditions be good. Several threads indicate some good seasonal surf breaks in the Barahona area, and I would rather rent a board there than bring my own since this isn't a surfing specific trip for me. There is only so much room in the van for the drive from SD to Barahona, and I would hate to lug a board all the way from home if the waves are flat or blown out.

[Porfio_Rubirosa]

I have never SEEN a surf board in Barahona, let alone a place to rent them. If you want to try to surf those beaches, you'll have to bring your own.

I hope I don't own stock in the life insurance company that covers you.

[Tamborista]

Why are people so bitter?
The guy is obviously an experienced surfer and understands the danger of surfing in uncharted waters. If you have no intelligent sources of information why not leave the thread alone.

Now that is off my chest, I suggest you get in touch with this group of surfers for a board!

http://www.asociaciondesurfingdepuertoplata.com/

Contacts:
Ricardo Ripoll 809-805-2436 or aspp2@hotmail.com
Phil Lehman 809-974-3675, 5713570 or philliplehman@mac.com
Mick Gough 809-330-6566 or mickey.gough@internet.net.do

[berry]

I'm not sure how to link to other threads, but doing a search for key words "Barahona" and "Surf" yields at least the following links that lead me to believe that there is some surfing in Barahona. (Specifically, Bahoruco)

surf trip to domrep
Surfing DR
Barahona Beach??????????
Want good WAVE SURFING

No, I'm not some kind of daredeveil, but I do enjoy surfing and if it is right at my back door while I'm on vacation......

[berry]

Thanks Tamborista, I was typing while you replied!

[Porfio_Rubirosa]

Don't get me wrong - I'm a long time advocate of Barahona tourism. I'm sure you'll love it - Baoruco, San Rafael, Los Patos - all of the beaches. I can't speak for the surfing, though, and I've never seen a surfboard there.

[jeanmarie]

Berry,

I am going to Barahona tomorrow for the weekend, returning to the US next Tuesday. I haven't seen anybody surfing on those beaches, but Ill ask while I'm down there and let you know when I get back.

Jean