Dread Or Dead

Welcome to the Island’s Surfing Paradise At Dread or Dead Surf School, we’re the place to take surf lessons; we are your launchpad into the soul of longboard surfing Barbados style. it doesn't matter if you're new to surfing or coming back after a break; our dedicated instructors are here to guide you through each wave, turning every lesson into an unforgettable island adventure. Beginner-Friendly and Experienced Instructors If you've never surfed before... That's no problem! The surf school prides itself on beginner surf lessons. Our primary learning outcomes are safe, fun, and real skill development. On the day, the surf school assesses the tide and conditions to suggest one of the local surf spots, like Freights Bay, Pebbles, or Dover. Each surfing session begins with 10 minutes of safety, etiquette, and surfing on land before heading straight into the water and hands-on observing. We have a maximum of four students per instructor, so you can expect personalised att...

  💬 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)

There’s a certain code among surfers: what happens out in the lineup stays there. But every now and then, a Surf Tours Barbados experience is just too good not to share. Let me set the scene: I booked a tour with Dread or Dead, one of those local surf schools people whisper about, like a secret beach bar with perfect rum punch. I figured I’d get a lesson, catch a few waves, take a selfie, and call it a day. Oh, how wrong I was. It All Started with a Chicken We’re getting ready to paddle out in wetsuits, board waxed, nerves slightly frayed, when out of nowhere, a chicken (yes, a real, feathery Bajan chicken) sprints across the beach and hops onto one of the boards. Our guide, deadpan, says, “She’s been wanting to surf all week.” I laughed so hard I nearly forgot I was supposed to be scared of reef breaks. Wave One: The Faceplant Heard 'Round the Island The first wave came fast. Too fast. I popped up with all the grace of a newborn giraffe, wobbled once, twice and then faceplanted so...

Let me paint a picture: I had just landed in Barbados, surfboard-less but confident. I figured I’d rent a board, hit the waves, and have an epic surf trip. I mean, how hard could it be? Turns out, harder than I thought especially when you rent the wrong board from the wrong shop. This is the story of how I wasted a perfect surf day, almost lost my surfing mojo, and then found the one shop that made it all right again: Dread or Dead, the true MVP of surfboard rentals in Barbados. The Board That Looked Cool (But Wasn’t) I arrived in Barbados all pumped up, headed straight to the nearest surf shop, and picked a board based on... well, looks. It was short, flashy, and looked like something a pro would ride. Never mind that I’m an intermediate surfer at best. The guy behind the counter barely asked anything. He just handed it over, took my cash, and said, “Have fun.” Well guess what....I didn’t........ Cue the Wipeouts I headed to the beautiful Freights Bay, expecting smooth rides and sunny...