40 women gather for Lohis Surf Retreat at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Lohis, one of the Maldives’ top surfing destinations, has hosted 40 female surfers for an eight-day retreat at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi. Surf coach and founder of SurferElle, Elle Sampiere, has put together the retreat which runs from 11 to 18 October and offers surfing, wellness, adventure and an opportunity to connect.
The retreat showcased the allure of Lohis as a destination with world-renowned waves and the opportunity to enjoy a tropical island resort. It is also a chance for women surfers to get together, share their passion and get better at surfing in the Indian Ocean.
Lohis: The Tried and True Surfing Haven of the Maldives
Lohis in North Male Atoll is located near to Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi and is known for its left-hand reef break that draws surfers from all around the world.
Staying at the all-inclusive resort improves your chances of getting a taste of surfing at the Maldives’ most famous surf break. In addition, you can enjoy the amenities of a tropical island resort while taking in the natural beauty of your surroundings.
The surf management program standard for the resort restricts access to the surf break to 45 registered surfers per day via a surf-pass system.
In the meantime, guests can take the opportunity to join organized surf excursions to other renowned surf breaks around the North Male Atholl.
SurferElle Retreat Celebrates Women In The Surfing
Lohis’ eight-day SurferElle retreat is a gathering of a committed female surfing community. Professional coaching, yoga, wellness and the chance to join in a range of other activities will benefit retreat participants. These include snorkeling, diving, fishing and island trips.
The retreat gives you the opportunity to focus on the sporting challenge of surfing, but also to enjoy some personal time and meet with other like-minded people who share your passion for the sport.
During this retreat, get to experience more than just surfing with the backdrop of turquoise waters and tropical scenery of the Maldives.
Connecting International and Maldivian Women Surfers
The retreat also offers a way for international surfers to connect with the burgeoning community of Maldivian female surfers.
The retreat encourages interaction and provides insight into a local surf culture as well as exposure for the local Maldivian surf community at a key event.
It shows how surfing tourists can raise the profile of a destination through its communities, as well as its sporting and recreational appeal.
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi – Surfing & Island Life
For the Adaaran Select brand, the retreat is an example of the allure of combining surfing and the island lifestyle offered at the resort. At Lohis, guests can enjoy morning surf sessions, followed by wellness treatments or other recreational opportunities.
The location of the resort means that visitors can enjoy the surf challenge as well as the chance to experience the other activities on offer at an island resort.
The resort is just a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, so you can combine accessibility with a surfing adventure.
