My First Time Ever Surfing in Nicaragua

[@Dominic94St]

Nicaragua is a dream! Even though border crossing can be quite dragging and sketchy, it's always worth the journey. Colorado, Popoyo, Yankee, Santana - nothing more you could ask for.

[@stevebroad8804]

Stoking! I've been going there since 1993 and you just captured the essence in 12min. Brilliant. And you gave my wife a taste of what it's really like perfectly. Rip a few for the Florida guys!!

[@bckraut]

Such a beautiful wave they have there, and the horses right on the beach...livin' the dream.

[@oceanwoods]

This is why Ben is a legend. Crazy travels all day. Still stoked and off to master major barrels.

[@rikrok2073]

The "Dream" is what he gets paid to do. You would be up at some crazy hour too.

[@sector7676]

I thought you needed to take a break to recover... Hope your not pushing it

[@rikrok2073]

That was either clickbait or he's just superman!

[@judyivie4181]

Ben needs some rest and medical attention. I truly think he may need a MRI to see if he got a concussion.

[@vantheman3857]

What kinda magic pills did you take for your knee dude ? I know you stretch out and did those exercises but damn No knee brace, coffee peanut butter, bread and water ? LOL

[@petermyers479]

Silly, Nicaragua IS the break he needed.

[@happymeh123]

I remember that wave! went there like 12 years ago. Hope you have a fantastic time and get plenty of shade!

[@barrycox60]

Watching the beginning of your VLOG reminded me of my advisor time there with the Contras back in the early eighties.......Heavy

[@BrianMichigan]

R YOU KIDDING ME! These might be the dreamiest waves I’ve seen! Stoked you scored

[@socalfloridian1]

JT, the footie is banging!🎞Beyond unbelievable… From rehab to black mold to the feds… And now, the stage is set for the next level of Dreaming! There are no icons in existence that can capture how I feel about this adventure! My mom went to HS in Guatemala. After I learned how to surf, I wanted to return to Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua to surf! Nub Universe, for the Win!🏄‍♂️🏄🏄‍♀️🌊🤙💥🍍

[@samanthab1923]

Why the crazy route? There are direct flights from JFK to Managua.

[@oklahomaditchpickles8705]

Pili's Kitchen on the beach is bombastic!

[@M.Mae.M]

Wow Liberia airport has really grown up, it used to just be a pull barn with massive ceiling fans. Nicaragua is the best, love its people. Next time just fly into Managua, jump in a nice air conditioned van and drink cold water till you get to your destination.

[@FreshwaterFloof]

Uhhhhhh Ben definitely does not drink beers, jeez imagine making this comment

[@dingocapo2087]

@@FreshwaterFloof KOOOOOOOOOK!!!!!

[@M.Mae.M]

Actually I want to rephrase, had no idea he did not drink. However why would you attack me over this, jeez 🤣

[@christopherrive454]

awesome waves and great barrel dude. going to Nicaragua on March for my first ever surf trip! Seven days of pure surfing! So stoke! And watching this, the hype is through the roof!! FOR THE DREAM!!

[@rohannagi664]

Wow Ben I’m heading down to the same beach tomorrow for a surf trip. Hope I get to see you, for the dream 🤙.

[@kirstencourtney8792]

So stoked for your Nicaragua trip. I was there for two months in '92 and in Costa Rica for one month in '90. Never surfed there though but I did go to some beaches. The waves are huge where you are! Nice surfing! My daughter married a Costa Rican so maybe I'll get a chance to travel down there again with the family. It's probably changed a lot since I was there. Have fun, be safe! Pura Vida!

[@gravynavy_forthedream]

No better way to end this Monday than sharing in the stoke of one of the most positive influences on the surfing scene🤙🍍#nub nation#for the dream

[@beaunelson2246]

Just got to popoyo today might see u out in the water my man 🤙🏽

[@jeffg4686]

some of your best footage, right there. Have seen spanish house almost this good before.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

Impressive barrels.

[@katherinehayward4082]

Thats quite a journey you have taken!! Its all worth it!! You are going to be stoked you made it!!

[@HaydeeGuerra-zv6ri]

Que lindo el Mar 🌊, Preciosas Olas!😊🏄🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏊🏊🤽‍♂️🤽‍♀️🤽

[@Jim-fe2xz]

When we went to Costa Rica (2015) the first thing we did getting off the plane was peel off sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. too! Interesting border crossing - kind of envisioned a prisoner swap at the old East / West German border crossing LOL! Have a fun and safe trip! Fun to see Nicaragua through your eyes.

[@judyivie4181]

Ben is in his element. The Sagittarius is to travel and he is doing it. Be careful! Your looking better..I'm certainly keeping you in my thoughts. Positive vibes ✨️

[@brucejenrich6911]

Alright, finally got to central america . I am jazzed . I noticed that Casey Willax was in Nicaragua also. Convergence?

[@firedchiefpaul]

You guys continue to move the needle towards a better world. Thanks!

[@braedenaronson7533]

That’s so sick Ben. Just did that same travel a few months ago but went to Rancho Santana which is just north of playa colorados. Crazy to see you ripping there. The dream🙌🙌😂

[@EduardToews]

What a dream, Nicaragua is the place were I had really clean waves for the first time of my life such an amazing memory. Glad your border cross went so easy, for us it was an absolutely disaster 😂🤟

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Money greases the wheel in Latin countries 😀

[@EduardToews]

@@JohnnygSawyer I don’t have money 😅

[@deepfocus888]

REally awesome Ben!!! Yes it can be a chore and a half to reach the beach down there but it's worth it!!!!

[@WillyQComic]

That last barrel! Fire.

[@HoStevie]

*yessss that place is magical* 😍

[@tommymartin4827]

Those are some sweet looking waves..take it in and live it up! Enjoy fellas

[@trevlahey]

I just returned from Costa Rica (Avellana) and it's NUKING!!! Hope you catch the superswell, my dude 🤙

[@catalinagomez924]

Why do people fly to Costa Rica and then cross the border to Nicaragua? It seems like a huge hassle/nightmare. Isn't it easier to fly to Managua and then get a ride to the beach? I'm a bit confused :-/

[@slashtrio]

3 words: TUNED FOR TOOOOOOOBS!!!!!! Those waves looked tasty ! Stylish tubes on the retro 🐠

[@mikewatson7070]

Aloha. U finally went to nica. Been telling you for 2 yrs🤣🤙 💯. Puerto Escondido time next. Big ol' barrels.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

I have major hook ups in Oaxaca if you plan to make a trip to Puerto @Ben Gravy

[@gravynavy_forthedream]

Love that Hilux

[@jamesvallin1050]

Favorite spot ever, Mateo has done a lot for those local shredders for sure! Enjoy!

[@midliferising]

That was a heavy barrel to end on!! The dream is real. Keep crushing it down there!!

[@charlieduvall6463]

Gracias Ben, Gracias.. do your research and respect the culture. It goes a long way. Enjoy your trip. And enjoy eating some proper food.

[@locksmithdb5987]

Nicaragua looks absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@michaelmaddalena7653]

so sick. we went last year. Had to carry a Polaris tire across the border. The one at the house was flat cause no one had been there for over 2 years cause of covid and it rotted out. I carried my boards, a tire, my wifes luggage across that boarder in the heat. Thought i was gonna die. WE had the same driver and he stopped for fruit as well! One of the best trips ever! hope yours goes well!

[@gwall4603]

Sesh at end was legit. Not easy makes at all. Killed it

[@cjgamer2140]

Ah good ole Rancho Iguana and Playa Colorado. I used to own a lot in there 20 years ago. Wish I hadn't sold it. Colorado's thumps!

[@jimfilmont3833]

Nice is so much fun - can’t wait to see the rest of the week!

[@scooter5270]

Ben’s improvement is mind boggling.. smashing waves

[@filiperibeiro6149]

Sick vid! Safety wise, how do you feel the country?

[@adriansalas5309]

When are you surfing Costa Rica?

[@adamrabbDrums]

YOOOO!!! I lived down there for a year. Hit up Popoyo main break (20 mins north of Colorados) and get your battle gear on, its a fight but worth it! The grub at Casa Ananas is bomb. Tell Tati (Owner) Adam sent you. Cheers Fellas!

[@chrisshepard0099]

Yeah Ben!

[@jameshodge4602]

Wow wow , go for it Ben !!!!!

[@DockMonsters]

Just got your board when you come to wrightsville I’ll get you to sign it it

[@joelzuckerberg2776]

That is some adventure/ Wish I was there with you. Great adventure. Enjoy. JZ

[@vrudy6]

I love NIC. Been married to one for 20 yrs. The surf is consistent, high quality swells with also consistent offshore winds coming from big lake Nicaragua. The food is pretty amazing too. Try El Timon restaurant in the heart of San Juan del Sur. Best octopus I’ve ever had. Enjoy!

[@alexrudulph6952]

the dream boys

[@gabboresala462]

Hey Bro! Was there in 2015. Entered Nic through airport. Same sketchy 10 buck tax. But it was worth every second in that Paradise!

[@rumtum99]

Casey Wilax is there are you guys linking up? That would cause some serious overstoke. YEWWWWWW

[@JMH33SD]

Somehow I don't think JVerni could handle the accommodations but she does surprise us with some of the strike missions... but she's have to leave the designer bag at home.

[@Python_R6]

Go all the way down to the right from colorados, there’s a super fun right hand point break

[@Sol_Weird]

Incredible place and great surfing Ben!!

[@nickcabellero6068]

Yeww thanks for showing the world to us all. Livin the dream

[@thesurfersnook]

Straight dream session overload!!!!

[@kauairootsohana]

Bro I'm heading there for a month in September hope there's some surf

[@jordanmike3479]

Get up to Sirena Surf Lodge 3 hours north in Puerto Sandino, Swell hitting Friday then getting bigger Monday, the boys up there will put you on it

[@jamesgarrison8666]

I Love Nicaragua, this is awesome!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

9:00 waves start

[@chortleboy]

Casey Willax is done there too….you guys linking up

[@JohnnygSawyer]

So much STOKAGE! This reminded me of my first trip to Costa Rica. The colors of the buildings and the roads and the federales 😁 I'm way happy for you Ben Gravy!

[@mariohuerta6188]

Probably the best session of the year!!!

[@steveteeceebee670]

Hows the leg? Ben nice tube charging!

[@BenGravyy]

It's definitely still a little sore, but feeling good. Thanks!

[@whitecloud2688]

Nice beach break barrels super fun video wow U got the life now living large bro mad respect 🙏

[@bri_guy508]

Were you down there at the same time as Casey Willax?

[@Baking_baked]

who makes the retro fish

[@joefinley62]

Thanks for all the stoke!

[@tuckerallen7409]

Stoked for you!

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Those tubes though. WOW.

[@YNDog]

Yea boys🤙🏾🤙🏾 this gonna be fun

[@mcmtb2519]

Ben Ben Florence going left!!!

[@LarissaMorgan]

Those waves look amazing, have a great trip 🤙🏻

[@adayinthelife5496]

Epic trip. Right into the pocket!

[@mize5676]

Hell yeah Ben!

[@fullynuking]

cant wait !

[@corneliuslewis5122]

well done Ben.

[@clarkewi]

Well done.

[@triprobinson2808]

Costa Rica Panama Nicaragua rock. Blessings bro.

[@jordanverni243]

i would of had a panic attack

[@bgcastrillon]

Hey! Bienvenidos al Tercer Mundo! When I hear Nicaragua my brain starts singing kzbin.info/www/bejne/emKvmZ-MqceKlbc take care!

[@ifachner]

I live in CR full time. Colorados is insane. But we have so many spots in CR. Next time you come through. I would be happy to show you around. Hit me up.

[@KdubseaTV]

Scoring!!!!!

[@facediaper09]

I'm thinking about escaping to NICA soon for good.

[@prozoomy]

Beautiful waves!

[@johnhamilton7495]

nice wave to finish

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 retro fish , whaled it ! ..... the pitch is steep on barrels sucking sand slowish grind but builds to a close out dumping barrel. Just need a slightly offset swell angle ... i love sandy beach breaks , 6/4 thuster 😈😈😈

[@jtcody918]

Why did you fly into Costa Rica????

[@MikeElPortonVerde]

no way! welcome to Nicaragua!

[@TheDazboo]

So what's the deal with the knee issue? I dont see you wearing any type of brace either

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 rarely see the left hand barrels , layed back a tad 😈😈😈

[@Colt-wr6wx]

Sweet barrels of Jesus 🤙yew

[@tyraid101]

For them being so close, there are way different vibes between those two countries for sure.

[@quinnbiviano5528]

Costa Rica next?? 👀

[@yoyopg123]

Checkpoint Gravy!

[@patriciabernard8386]

Wow...