Dread Or Dead

  💬 What Surprised Me Most • How kind and encouraging the instructors were • How fun it was to fall in the water and get back up • How many people were just like me? nervous beginners • How much I laughed, even when I messed up ________________________________________ 🎉 Final Takeaway Joining a Barbados surf school isn’t just about learning a skill; it’s about stepping outside your comfort zone and discovering how much joy there is in trying something new. And if you’re thinking of learning to surf? Enrol at Dread or Dead. They made every step feel natural, supportive, and just plain fun. Read More:- What It’s Really Like to Join a Surf School in Barbados (Spoiler: It’s Amazing)

I would like to admit that ....I was nervous. Surfing in Barbados sounded amazing, but I wasn’t exactly what you'd call “ocean confident.” I had visions of wiping out in front of cool locals while a bored surf instructor judged me from the shore. So when I booked a lesson with Dread or Dead, I was hopeful but cautious. The First Paddle-Out From the moment I met my instructor, I knew this would be different. He asked me about my swimming ability, my comfort in the ocean, and whether I’d ever even stood on a board. I said, “Nope. Unless balancing on a yoga mat counts.” He just smiled. “Perfect. Then we start from there.” No pressure. No eye-rolls. Just encouragement. Falling Without Failing I fell off the board a lot. Like, splash-after-splash levels of falling. But instead of groans or sighs, my instructor laughed with me and said, “That’s progress. Next wave, let’s fix your stance.” Every wipeout came with feedback, not frustration. And then, somewhere in the middle of the lesson, ...