Chicama, Peru
Women’s Foiling Retreat
September 18-25, 2027
Advance your wave-riding at the longest left-hand point break in the world.
Group Size: 8 Rad Ladies
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Chicama is for the girls. Have you been dreaming of upleveling your wave-riding? Flying down long waves on your foil? Come experience that incredible feeling of flying down the line on a women’s-only foil retreat designed to be the perfect blend of skill progression, community connection, and guided adventure.
Who this is for: Wingfoilers looking to learn to ride in waves or advance their wave-riding skills; beginner tow-foilers (you have some experience getting up behind a jet ski/boat but no wave-riding experience). The wave is really user-friendly! *This shouldn’t be your first time tow foiling, but it could be your first time getting towed into waves. This is the best place to tow foil in the world!
Our philosophy is simple: women thrive when supported by other women. That’s why we’ve created a space where adventure meets sisterhood, shared progression fuels unforgettable sessions, and every day leaves you stoked.🤘🏼
EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL OCTOBER 10TH, 2027
Trip Highlights
The Wave
Chicama is one of the longest lefts in the world and one of the most consistent surf spots on Earth. Multi-minute rides are common here.
Chicama is a wave-machine and foiling paradise.
We will be using a tow-back service to take us back up to the point and to utilize full advantage of this epic wave.
The mornings are dedicated to tow-in foiling if the winds are low and the afternoons to wing foiling when the wind picks up.
Example trip goals:
Get the longest wave of your life
Learn to tow foil in waves
Get comfortable winging in waves
The Foiling
“Chicama is the best place to tow foil in the world”, according to professional Brandon Scheid.
Whether you’re a beginner tow-foiler or advanced, these sessions will be sure to give you the thrill of a lifetime.
Foil sessions will happen twice per day with rides out to the point and pick-ups when you fall. Each boat accommodates two foilers so you will have ample time to shred. 🤙🏽
If you’ve been dreaming of minute-long rides, smooth flow and really dialing in your wave-riding, do not miss this trip!
The Winging
Chicama is a multi-sport playground and the wave’s gentle nature makes it accessible for wing-foilers of a range of skill levels.
Winds are typically lighter in the mornings and pick up to 20+ in the afternoons. Offshore/side-offshore is the predominant wind direction, but don’t worry, we’ve got boat support and picks up!
Beyond total beginner, all skill levels are encouraged to consider this trip. The wave has soft, forgiving sections for beginner wave riders and steeper sections farther out.
Daily Yoga
This retreat includes daily yoga at 6:30pm (after sessions) and led by experienced instructors who bring a rich background of training and a unique blend of styles to each class.
Each day’s session is tuned to meet the needs of the group—whether that’s energizing Vinyasa, grounding Yin, or deeply restorative practices. Yoga is the perfect complement to windsports, helping you build strength, improve balance, and recover so you can feel amazing both on and off the water.
Community & Connection
At the heart of our camps is community. We believe women thrive when they come together in a supportive, uplifting environment—one that celebrates progress, big or small, and values connection as much as skill. Through shared sessions on the water, group meals, and meaningful conversations, you’ll build friendships that last far beyond camp. Our philosophy is simple: when women support each other, confidence grows, joy multiplies, and adventure becomes even more powerful.
The Accommodations
The beachfront boutique hotel we are staying in offers an incredible view of the waves you’ll be winging and foiling on.
The hotel features an infinity pool, hot tub, amazing spa ($30 massages!!) and steam room, yoga space, and spacious rooms with private verandas.
Room Options include:
Shared room with private bath
Private king suite with private bath
Private king suite
Shared room
Fuel Filled Nutrition
All meals are included. Guests can choose from a full menu to accommodate whatever you’re craving. The cuisine is prepared fresh and is delicious.
Sample menu:
Breakfast: Coffee, fresh juices, tea, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, omelettes, pancakes, french toast, and more.
Lunch and Dinner: Salads, ceviche, soups, seafood, chicken, meat, pasta, poke bowls, grilled tuna, burgers, vegetarian options, pizza, tacos and dessert.
Daily Sample Itinerary
7:30 - Arise and enjoy coffee OR sleep in - your choice!
8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - First session of the day
12:30 - Lunch! Refuel with local ceviche
2:30 - Afternoon session
5:30 - Relax in the hot tub
6:30 - Unwind sore muscles with Yoga
7:30 - Enjoy dinner with the group
8:00 - Sauna session
9:30 - Snooze
About Chicama, Peru
Chicama
Chicama holds the title of the longest left-hand point break on the planet, tucked into Peru's La Libertad Region, just north of Trujillo. From the farthest take-off point down to the fishing pier, the wave runs an astonishing 2.5 miles, fed by swell windows from the south all the way around to the northwest, with southwest swells delivering the best shape. As that energy wraps around the point, it unwinds into long, glassy walls that are as good for foiling as they are for surfing and winging.
The Sessions
Days are built around two tow sessions per days with boats capped at two foilers apiece. Rides can last anywhere from a quick minute to a full four or five, depending on the section you catch. A typical day runs sessions from 9 to noon and again from 2:30 to 5:30, with a lunch break in between and, once the sun starts dropping, a soak in the hot tub followed by dinner. Afternoons often open up for wing foiling too, when conditions cooperate.
This is the kind of trip that belongs on any foiler's bucket list!
The Water
WATER TEMP: Apr – Oct: 57 – 68 °F (12 – 18 °C)
PEAK SURF SEASON: mid Apr – mid Oct
SURF EXPERIENCE: Beginner to advanced
The Lodging
Chicama Boutique Hotel is the perfect accommodation for easy access to the waves. Featuring beautiful and comfortable rooms with ocean and garden views, an exquisite restaurant with international dishes and options for vegetarians and vegans, a spa with steam & dry saunas, massage treatments and a jacuzzi and pool with ocean views, this place delivers a 5-star experience. There’s also a full gym and yoga room in case you’re not getting enough of a workout on the wave. 😉
What's Included:
8 days/ 7 nights at the Chicama Boutique Hotel, just steps from the point
All of your delicious meals (3 per day) plus dessert
Unlimited water, coffee and tea
Boat-assisted tow sessions, twice daily
Wing and tow foiling support & guidance
Daily yoga sessions, led on-site
Access to all amenities: pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym
Off-the-water skills workshops
Transfer to and from the resort and Trujillo International Airport
Gear storage
Wifi througout the property
Not Included: Airfare, gear (rentals are available), alcohol.
Dates & Pricing
Secure your spot today with a non-refundable $500 deposit, we will collect the remaining portion 60 days before the retreat.
September 18-25, 2027
Shared room w/private bath: EARLY BIRD $3595 $3895
Private king suite w/private bath: EARLY BIRD $3995 $4395
See all Terms & Conditions.
Save Your Spot
Reserve your spot today with a non-refundable $500 deposit.
We will collect the remaining portion 60 days before the retreat.
Trip Dates: September 18-25, 2027
Secure your spot today with a non-refundable $500 deposit. We will collect the remaining portion 60 days before the retreat.
FAQs
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Book your flight into/out of Trujillo, Peru (TRU), aiming to arrive on the morning of the 18th and departing on the evening of the 25th. Travel to Chicama often includes a long layover in Lima. Sleep pods are recommended.
You’ll fly into Peru’s main international airport in Lima, Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). From there, you will take a one-hour flight to Trujillo Airport (TRU). From the Trujillo Airport, it’s about an hour shuttle ride to Chicama. Your airport transfer is included.
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Chicama sits on Peru's northern coast, in the La Libertad Region just north of Trujillo — about 300 miles up the coast from Lima. The town itself is officially called Puerto Malabrigo (locals just call it Chicama), and it's home to the longest left-hand point break on the planet. You'll fly into Trujillo International Airport, and we've got a shuttle waiting to take it from there.
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Wings: Bring 3-5.5 meter, we always recommend 2-3 wings when traveling.
Foils: Go medium-to-high aspect for glide and efficiency. You want a foil that pumps well so you can connect sections on rides. Bring at least one front wing in the 490–690 range so you're not fighting the wing at speed. Bring your tall mast: 725–925 mm mast, which is what it takes to handle the Pacific's long, open faces.
Boards: We recommend two boards, one for winging and one for tow-foiling (12-25L range).
Everything else: A coiled leash for your board, a waist leash for your wing, a solid pump, a helmet and impact vest, and a 3/2mm wetsuit (a spring suit or short-sleeve full suit works too, depending on your cold tolerance).
Additional gear is available to rent on site.
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Wind breaker
T-shirts and long-sleeves
Pants and shorts
Tennis shoes
Sandals
Swimsuits
sun protection (Hat, Sun Glasses, Sunscreen)
some warm clothes for the desert evenings
3/2 and shorty wetsuit
Helmet, Impact Vest
Tools, screws, pump
Leashes
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Standard US plugs are available. No adapters needed.
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Yes, this is an intermediate wingfoil and foil camp. You should be able to stay upwind confidently and be able to tow up on foil. No wave riding experience is required.
If you’ve never towed up on foil before, taking a one-hour tow foil lesson is enough to get your skills dialed before the trip.
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You will need a Passport with six months validity.
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Absolutely, the hotel accommodates all dietary restrictions and has full vegan and vegetarian offerings.
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The hotel provides safe drinking water on-site at the restaurant. Tap water is safe for showering and brushing teeth.
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It is customary to tip the Chicama Boutique Hotel staff. You can choose to tip individually or have the hotel divide evenly among boat drivers, restaurant and housekeeping.
Gratuity is not expected but very much appreciated for the Strut team.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs page!