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Bocas Weather Can Suck

We've just postponed our trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama... indefinitely. The challenge with surf travel is weather really has to ...more

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HowTo Avoid Naked Surfing
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HowTo Avoid Naked Surfing

Bikini vs. The Wave I have always been a fan of the bikini, but it hasn't always loved me back. My private bits have often been ...more

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Surf Bocas 101
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Surf Bocas 101

In a nutshell Bocas del Toro is an arcipelago on the Carribean coast of Panama. It's located about 20 mi south of the Costa Rican ...more

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Flying with Surfboards
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Flying with Surfboards

As if air travel wasn't filled with enough fees and baggage levies, we've got our prized quiver. Why Renting Boards Sucks Bocas ...more

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Scott Balogh posted to the corkboard Bocas Del Toro Fishing with Red Frog Bungalows

Red Frog Bungalows Fishing Charters has been added a new boat to its fleet to provided fishing charters in the Bocas Del Toro archipelago. In the last month we have landed Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Bl... more

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Scott Balogh posted something Red Frog Bungalows Surfing Bocas Del Toro

Red Frog Bungalows Eco-Ocean Resort guided Team RVCA to this right handed. The heaviest in Central America. Of course we were the only ones out! Surf guide and Owner of Red Frog Bungalows (Scott Ba... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle replied to Bocas Del Toro Surf

Scott, How's the surf in November? ”

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Scott Balogh commented on Red Frog Bungalows Stand Up Paddle Boards

We surf more than anyone in Bocas del Toro. Today was another epic Stand Up Paddle Day. too small to surf but we were getting 100+ yards and nobody was around....Again an epic day!!! ”

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Scott Balogh posted a corkboard image Red Frog Bungalows Surf Guides. We know how to surf!!

Red Frog Bungalows has the best surf guides in the Bocas Del Toro Panama. Experienced, considerate and dedicated to customer service. We practice our skills all over the planet. Selected are photos... more

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Scott Balogh posted a corkboard video Red Frog Bungalows Surfing Resort

Red Frog Bungalows Surf Resort is committed to customer service, delicious food, and great surf. If you have always wanted to surf Panama check out our website and give us a call. We would love to ... more

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Scott Balogh posted a corkboard video Red Frog Bungalows Surf Resort

Red Frog Bungalows Surf Resort is committed to customer service and scoring our clients the best possible waves on every given day..Check out our guide Scott Balogh surfing Silverbacks with Team RV... more

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Scott Balogh commented on Red Frog Bungalows Stand Up Paddle Boards

Epic SUP, Stand up paddle waves today in Bocas del Toro. glassy until late afternoon and nobody out! ”

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Scott Balogh posted to the corkboard Red Frog Bungalows Stand Up Paddle Boards

Red Frog Bungalows Eco-ocean resort had just received 4 new Stand-up Paddle Boards..We are the first and only operation to offer tours in surfing, paddling and snorkeling from our new Boards. Stand... more

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Scott Balogh answered What are the best spots when Bocas is small?

We have aspot in the corner of Red Frog Beach that is great for beginners. Small rolling waves over a seagrass/sand bottom... ”

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Scott Balogh commented on Surf Bocas 101

Red frog Bungalows has expanded and now has the largest quiver of Rental Boards in Bocas. We have 8 new longboards, 4 New Stand-up Paddle boards and we are ready for you..Bring a board or rent one ... more

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Scott Balogh started thread Bocas Del Toro Surf

The surf gets epic in Bocas Del Toro in July. Anyone planning a trip to Bocas? ”

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Scott Balogh replied to When you're not surfing....

Red Frog Bungalows has Stand-Up Paddle boards. We have 4 new boards and offer day trip to the best snorkeling in Bocas. The paddle is easy and the snorkeling only 15 minutes from the resort... more

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Scott Balogh posted a corkboard link Red Frog Bungalows Eco-Ocean Resort Surfs Bocas

Team RVCA was in Bocas Del Toro and immediately contacted Red Frog Bungalows to get them some uncrowded big surf. Matt Archbold, Russel Smith and Daniel Jones got what they were looking for. Check ... more

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Scott Balogh commented on Epic Left in Bocas del Toro

Yes, that is me, Another Barrel Shot for Bocas Del Toro Surf ”

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Scott Balogh posted a corkboard link Surf Red Frog Bungalows Bocas Del Toro

Red Frog Bungalows Eco-Ocean Resort is the only resort in Bocas specializing in all ocean activities. Surfing in Bocas Del Toro is world class. We have the largest selection of new longboards, shor... more

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Scott Balogh commented on Nomad Surfers Take on Bocas

Bastimentos Lodge is Red frog bungalows. Book with Nomad surfers and get uncrowded excellant surf ”

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Scott Balogh answered Fly with boards or rent when you arrive?

Red frog Bungalows Bocas Del Toro will get you here!!! Nobody else will! ”

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Scott Balogh answered Fly with boards or rent when you arrive?

Red Frog Bungalows have the largest rental Quiver in Bocas del Toro. We have 8 brand new longboards from Hawaii, 4 new Stand up Paddle Boards, and 8 shortboards to choose from. You cannot fly domes... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard video Holly Beck shreds at Azucar in Bocas

Check out this short film featuring Holly Beck shredding Azucar surf retreat in bocas del toro panama.

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kuzigy posted to the corkboard Info on Bocas Water Taxis

Getting Around Bocas via Boats Taxis Clickthrough for details on getting around Bocas in a boat http://www.bocas.com/btisfact.htm#Marintax

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Amie Coué Arbuckle answered What are the best spots when Bocas is small?

oh beach break! :) think we'll check it out anyway. ”

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard image Bocas Weather Can Suck

We've just postponed our trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama... indefinitely. The challenge with surf travel is weather really has to be perfect. Surf not too small, not too big. No rain to wash you an... more

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Melissa Neff answered What are the best spots when Bocas is small?

Wizards tends to at least be breaking when some of the other spots are not. However, it is sandy fickle beachbreak. ”

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Melissa Neff replied to Where to stay for about $80/night

It's on Colon just a couple blocks of the main drag so it's not within short walking distance from any decent waves. You'll have to get a taxi to surf. It's just a couple blocks from where you can ... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle pinned a wonderment post to the corkboard Frequent Flier Guide: HowTo Fly Super Cheap This Summer

Trusty LifeHacker brings us another helpful HowTo, but this time it's in the travel department. "Get ready to arm yourself with your web browser and a handful of the best travel sites. In this gui... more

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Mike Goedecke posted a corkboard video Landscape Altered - Amazing Surf Video Mini-Series

The first in a four-part very slick min-series which follows a select group of surfers on a boat trip through Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands. Directed by Kai Neville Produced by Kustom Cast: Mitch C... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted something Swell forecast

Good site for more detailed info about a swell and weekly forecasts

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Amie Coué Arbuckle pinned a how-to video to the corkboard How to pack a surfboard bag for travel

Strapped for time? If you're rushing to the airport but you need to pack your surfboard quickly, take a look at this instructional video and learn how to pack a surfboard bag in about three minutes... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle wrote a blog post Nomad Surfers Take on Bocas

We found a great collection of reviews on Bocas Surf Lodges at NomadSurfer. Here's a brief except of their wisdom on the Jewel of the Southwest Carribbean: The best and more reliable swell seaso... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted something Event: 4/17 Beach Cleanup in Santa Monica

Join Heal the Bay on 4/17/2010 for a Beach Cleanup in Santa Monica to commemorate Earth Day 2010! Help keep your ocean's clean and take care of Mother Earth! Time 10:00 am -12:00 noon Location ... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle replied to Where to stay for about $80/night

Cala Luna sounds like a fit. How far is it from waves? ”

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Amie Coué Arbuckle answered Fly with boards or rent when you arrive?

thanks melissa! can't wait for paunch! ”

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Melissa Neff

Melissa Neff answered Fly with boards or rent when you arrive?

As much of a pain it is to travel with surfboards it's the way to go. Most rental boards you find anywhere in Central America are pretty horrible. If you're lucky then the board will be slightly wa... more

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Melissa Neff replied to Where to stay for about $80/night

The first time I traveled through Bocas I was paying $8/night to stay in a hostel. There are tons of choices it just depends what you're looking for. Most likely when you arrive you will be greeted... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted to the corkboard Bocas Del Toro House and Land For Sale

Through our friends at Azucar Surf we found this lovely surf house for sale. This house is for sale by owner Michael Lawson. This is what he has to say about it: This house is located just on the... more

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Stephen Chao commented on Best surf trip so far

There is some localism. Not much tho. It is nice to be surfing with a local, and Scottie who runs Red Frog is considered a local. I never saw any fights. I was surfing for 7 days. Did not dive beca... more

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tedshreds commented on Best surf trip so far

Sounds like I'm in for a real treat come Sunday. Spending 5 days there. How are the guys in the water? It's been a few years since I've paddled out; don't want to get in any fights like I have in C... more

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Stephen Chao commented on Surf Bocas 101

Paunch is The break for me. Magical. Carenero gets a bit crowded because I think there is car access. SilverBacks I never tried cause it is pretty pro. ”

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard image Scott Balogh's Red Frog Bungalows

Scott Balogh is the mayor of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Here's a peak at his eco-resort Red Frog.

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Amie Coué Arbuckle wrote a blog post Surf Bocas 101

In a nutshell Bocas del Toro is an arcipelago on the Carribean coast of Panama. It's located about 20 mi south of the Costa Rican border and you can get there from both San Jose and Panama City. T... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard link Magic Seaweed Bocas Surf Report

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard video Check out Bocas by Helicopter

Bocas by Chopper: An Aerial View This is a video made by Bocas.com to show you the beautiful Bocas del Toro from an aerial view.

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard video Check out Bocas by Helicopter

Bocas by Chopper: An Aerial View This is a video made by Bocas.com to show you the beautiful Bocas del Toro from an aerial view.

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Amie Coué Arbuckle wrote a blog post Flying with Surfboards

As if air travel wasn't filled with enough fees and baggage levies, we've got our prized quiver. Why Renting Boards Sucks Bocas del Toro, as our an example destination, is not the best place to r... more

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Stephen Chao commented on Epic Left in Bocas del Toro

I believe that is scott in the barrel ”

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Amie Coué Arbuckle wrote a blog post Bocas Weather

I've been watching my Bocas del Toro, Panama weather for the last several months and the reports are correct. It rains a lot! This doesn't mean it's un-surfable and the sun never comes out, but it... more

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Amie Coué Arbuckle commented on A very local red frog indigenous to Bocas

this is not the kind of frog you lick, correct? ”

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Amie Coué Arbuckle posted a corkboard image Epic Left in Bocas del Toro

Could that be another shot of Scott Balogh in the tube? Photo Credit

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Amie Coué Arbuckle commented on Livin Large

gorgeous. Where is this photograph from? ”

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