An intensive 8-day foil tow-in retreat for experienced foilers ready to ride empty, perfect waves — with professional jet ski support, drone filming, and video analysis.
Email Us to BookThis intensive retreat in Playa Venao, Panama is designed for experienced foilers eager to ride empty, perfect waves. With only 4 participants, you’ll receive personalized coaching and professional jet ski support. Sessions are planned around the tides and conditions, with either two sessions or one extended session.
2027 Retreat Dates
New dates coming soon.
Most foil retreats lock you into one break with variable conditions. Playa Venao offers multiple tow-in locations within minutes — we choose the best spot daily based on swell, wind, and your ability. This flexibility means you’re never stuck with poor conditions.
Our jet ski drivers eliminate positioning guesswork and maximize your wave count. You get dramatically more attempts per session compared to paddling or self-towing. Our drivers are experienced foilers themselves who know these breaks intimately and can coach technique in real-time.
78–82°F water (no thick wetsuits needed), consistent Pacific swells (never flat), and uncrowded lineups — often entire sections to yourself. We successfully run retreats 12 months a year, though May–June offers peak consistency for this program.
1.5–2 hours on the water with drone filming.
Review conditions and plan the day’s approach.
Relax, explore, lunch, or free surf.
Watch footage, receive coaching, plan improvements.
Second 1.5–2 hour session with a different tide.
The craft and gear we run for tow-in foiling in Playa Venao, at the highest level. Switch between our two Sea-Doo jet skis and our boat, The Bee — hold the throttle to rev the engine, with engine sound on.
An inflatable sled with side grab handles, a bungee net and D-rings; rides at the stern.
A mesh-grip handle on a coiled braided rope; ties to the pylon and trails behind the ski.
The inflatable collar that hugs the hull sides — with grab handles and D-rings for stability.
Two grab handles, a telescopic tube and a footed base — the rope’s anchor point on the rear deck.
Your sessions, stay, breakfast and dinner, filming, and jet ski support are all covered. Here’s the short list to arrange yourself — and the complete foil setup you can rent on site.
A complete foil setup with a foil board included — ready for tow-in wave riding.
This retreat is built for experienced foilers moving into wave riding. It’s a fit if you recognize yourself below — and every rider is approved in advance so the group rides at one level.
Email your foil riding clips to shokogipanama@gmail.com showing your current ability.
We confirm you’re at the right level, so every participant rides similar conditions.
Just 4 places per retreat. Once you’re approved, reserve your place in Playa Venao.
Just 4 spots per retreat. Email us your foil videos to apply and book your place in Playa Venao.
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