Yolo Board In Costa Rica

 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida – YOLO Board recently toured Costa Rica solidifying existing international relationships at both Vista Guapa in Jaco and Zancudo Lodge in Golfito.  Located on the central Pacific coast, Vista Guapa is a surf camp for surfers of all skill levels headed by seven-time Costa Rican national surfing champion Alvaro Solano.  Zancudo Lodge, widely known for being an exclusive sport fishing resort, is located on the southern Pacific coast and also offers surfing, stand up paddleboarding and eco tour vacations.  Both resorts are retailers of YOLO Board products and use YOLO boards for rentals and tours.

“The YOLO Board mantra of You Only Live Once so closely aligns with the Pura Vida lifestyle that we felt Costa Rica was a natural choice for our first international connection,” explains Jeff Archer, co-founder of YOLO Board.  “Both Vista Guapa and Zancudo Lodge offer amazing experiences for those with adventurous spirits who wish to experience a new culture while seeing the beautiful Costa Rican countryside.  We’re honored to have YOLO Board represented at these locations.”

Vista Guapa (www.vistaguapa.com), an upscale surf and standup paddleboard camp, offers the ultimate surfing vacation for water lovers of any skill level in the well-known surfing destination of Jaco Beach.  Nestled on five acres of beautiful hillside and run by surfing pro Solano, the camp is conveniently located with easy access to some of the best surf breaks on the Costa Rican Pacific coast.  In addition to surfing and standup paddleboarding, Vista Guapa guests enjoy a range of outdoor activities including yoga, canopy tours, mountain biking, fishing trips and kayaking in partnership with local tour companies.

“It has been great getting to know Jeff Archer and the rest of the YOLO Board crew,” added Alvaro Solano, Co-owner and Founder of Vista Guapa. “YOLO Board produces world class boards with first class customer service and we stoked to help introduce YOLO Board to Costa Rica.  YOLO says, You Only Live Once…to that we say Solo Se Vive Una Vez…or, Pura Vida.”

The Zancudo Lodge (www.zancudolodge.com), consistently ranked as the top sport fishing lodge in Costa Rica, has expanded to become a coveted surf and stand up paddleboarding destination as well with easy access to some of the most intense surf breaks found in Central America—the Golfo Dulce and Oso Peninsula, including Pavones, one of Costa Rica’s most well-know surfing breaks.  The Zancudo Lodge offers a complete vacation experience with onsite dining, a private three mile beach and expert guides and instructors.  In addition, the resort provides a full range of eco-tours and local cultural adventures to guests.

Both Vista Guapa and Zancudo Lodge are offering special opportunities in Spring 2011 for stand up paddlers.  Vista Guapa and Stand Up Fitness will host Kalama Kamp Costa Rica from April 9th to April 16th, an all-inclusive SUP adventure vacation with instruction from legendary Big Wave Surfer Dave Kalama.  Visit www.standupfitnessinc.com for additional details.  Zancudo Lodge is hosting a series of SUP clinics, all-inclusive 6 day and 5 night adventure vacations of training, inspiration and fun with varying SUP guest instructors including Nikki Gregg, Dan Gavere, Suzie Cooney, Buzzy Kerbox, Ernest ‘EJ’ Johnson, Bodie Shandro and Chuck Patterson.  The clinics are scheduled from April 3rd to May 13th, visit www.standupcostarica.com for additional information.

About YOLO Board

Founded by business partners Tom Losee and Jeff Archer in 2006, YOLO Board LLC is a locally owned stand-up paddleboard (SUP) company based in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Aptly named for the mantra, “You Only Live Once,” the company has quickly gained the reputation along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and beyond as the custom paddleboard of choice, garnering widespread attention from the media including: Spirit Magazine, Southern Living, Coastal Living, The Weather Channel, Standup Journal, Florida Trend, Ocean Drive, Standup Paddle Magazine and Garden & Gun. The company manufactures a variety of boards suited to fit any paddler including: the Original YOLO, YOLO Express, YOLO Explorer, YOLO Yak, YOLO Torpedo, YOLO EcoTrainer, YOLO Planeador, YOLO Eclipse. The recently debuted Steve Brom-custom race and surf performance line includes the YOLO Predator, YOLO Prowler, YOLO Soul Searcher, YOLO Stinger Winger and YOLO Piranha.  New for 2011 will be the YOLO Voyager line of lake and river cruisers and the YOLO Soft Top Series. Rentals, lessons, corporate and team building packages are available through the successful YOLO Board Adventures program. Coming Spring 2011, YOLO Board Adventures partnership opportunities - a dynamic, multi-income business model for SUP enthusiasts that share the stoke for one of the world's fastest growing watersports. For more information, visit www.yoloboard.com or call 850.622.5760.