raiz [hi-eez] (Portuguese) roots n. the state of establishing a personal affinity for a particular culture, society or environment
Surf

Luciano has been surfing the coastline of Bahia since he was a teen. He has traveled
long and far to find the perfect wave: from Hawaii's North Shore - where he enjoyed
camping in front of the famous Rocky Point and surfing the amazing breaks - to
Malpais, Costa Rica - where he taught surfing and Capoeira for a well known surf
camp. But in the end, he has returned once again to his beloved shores of Bahia.

His mixture of wave knowledge and technique, along with his naturally peaceful
demeanor, will ensure that you get the most out of your experience and enjoy every
moment in the water with him.

To paddle out into the Atlantic with Luciano is a real pleasure as he shares not only his
knowledge of surfing but his true passion for ocean life. Truly loving the ocean and all of
its natural treasures are apart of Luciano's essence and are felt in his teaching style.
Imagine the great Buddha surfing. With his laid back yet intelligent approach to his surf
lessons anyone - from the beginner to the more advanced student - will leave their
adventure feeling a completeness. From ground school, paddling, duck-dive to catching
your first wave he and our other tribe members will ensure that your adventures are fun,
safe, and filled with knowledge.

And for the more advanced surfer who wants a real adventure: let Lu and his crew take
you out via boat to the backside of the waves to our "Secret Spots" where you can get
to know a deeper side of soul surfing.

"Its like surfing with Buddha."
"We are from Africa, Europe and Asia, North and South America and
Australia... From all the Islands, from all the seas... The roots and
branches of one tree..."
-Mishka