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Rainbow Surf Retreats: 3 Years of Riding Waves and Changing Lives

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Means Happy

05 Feb 2025 — 4 min read

2025 marks a milestone for Rainbow Surf Retreats, with exciting developments including an ambassador program, femme community retreats, a new surfboard and apparel brand, and a revamped website.

Rainbow Surf Retreats creates safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ surfers. Founded in Panama by Steven Redant, a former DJ, and Canadian surfer Rich Overgaard, the retreats have grown into a global enterprise. With eleven retreats on four continents (Europe, Africa, America, and Asia), the program combines professional surf coaching, community-building, and transformative experiences.

“We aim to send our guests home happier, wiser, and more confident..." explains Steven. "Surfing saved my life, and now I help others find joy and strength through it.”

2025 will see the launch of Rainbow Surf Co., a line of surfboards crafted in collaboration with top shapers and brands. Options range from beginner-friendly to advanced, with customizable designs from subtle to bold. Accompanying the surfboards is an apparel line starting with t-shirts designed by Miguel Libarnes, a graphic artist and featured figure in the documentary Out In The Line-Up. Hats, hoodies, and surfwear will follow soon, letting surfers showcase their pride on and off the waves.

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Upcoming surf retreats

Imsouane in Morocco (19-26 April):

Agadir, close to Europe, well connected with direct flights and the longest wave of Africa, is the perfect location to learn how to surf.
Enjoy long sunny days in a tiny old fishers town filled with surfers vibing to the local culture, perfect waves and eclectic company.
We are welcomed with open arms at hands down the nicest hotel in town, Olo Surf Nature. a villa with 8 rooms, a huge garden with swimming pool and views to the waves.