January definitely gave us some solid swell, and produced the kind of waves that make you want to do nothing but think about surfing. Tubes were abundant at most breaks, especially if you were in the mood to travel. But at the end of the month, the swell made it's way out.

Prado Photo Caption Contest! Visit: www.facebook.com/surfingnosara to post your captions/comments. We will choose a winner and he/she will get a Trit and a Coke! Buena suerte!

Last week in our Behind the Business feature we highlighted Nosara Wildlife Rescue and Sibu Sanctuary. So, this week I delve into the other side of the partnership. I sat down with Brenda Bombard to spread the word about her work with Refugio Animales de Nosara.

While risks are often taken on big waves and late drops here in Nosara, one will typically not take the chance of hanging a man boob out on the catwalk. But as we all found out at the Krelwear fashion show last Thursday, fashion risks can pay off in fun times and amazing photos.

I'm sure some of you have picked up on our new trend on the surf report with the "end" photo. It all started as an accident and a joke here in the office, but it was just too good. So, we kept it up and have gotten good feedback on our "ends". So, since we are at the end of January, we are leaving it up to you all out there to pick the "End of the Month".

Costa Rica: the Rich Coast, the gem of Central America and the “greenest” most eco- conscience country on earth. These are all great things and Costa Rica is setting the the “Eco-bar” for other countries and generations to come.

So it’s finally the official dry season here in Guanacaste. Two things are always a sure thing during this time of year: offshore winds and good fishing. That applies to spearing and regular on-the-boat style. I hooked up with Agua Azul charters once again, this time to use rod n’ reel tactics on the numerous dorado and tuna that we were targeting.

Your participation needed: SURFING NOSARA PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST!

The contest takes place on our Facebook page. There are two photos posted there today, so write a witty a caption for one or both of them. Go to: www.facebook.com/surfingnosara.

Things have been getting pretty busy around here in Guiones.  We have all been working hard, and of course, playing just as hard. So as a result there has been a bit of tension floating around the Surfing Nosara crew.