Hey everyone! The first chapter of Tides and Truths with Clay is going live this Thursday at 10 AM Gold Coast time. Clay and Cindy will chat about how her first coaching experience shifted her mindset around surfing, plus how embracing the tough moments can transform every session.

Be sure to preregister so you don’t miss out!

Sign up now: https://train.ombe.co/programs/tides-and-truths-clays-live-sessions-chapter-1

Graham Marsden

Exciting Changes Ahead! 🌊

We’ve restructured our footage review process to make it more beneficial for everyone. While live sessions will be on pause as we adapt to new dynamics with our two candidates, we’re thrilled to announce a fresh approach: your submissions will now be reviewed and shared here in the community!

Here’s why we’re embracing this new method:
✔️More Engagement: Posting reviews here encourages interaction and brings our quieter members into the conversation. Lives were limiting, as only those free at the time could participate.
✔️Flexibility for Clay: With a packed schedule of retreats next year, this setup allows Clay to review submissions remotely during his downtime—ensuring faster and more consistent feedback.
✔️Easier Access: Every review and takeaway will be visible to everyone, making it simpler to learn and improve without sifting through past live sessions.
✔️Focused Feedback: This organized system will help you concentrate on specific areas to improve.

🔔 A few reminders:
• Submit one video at a time to give everyone a fair chance for feedback.
• Avoid submitting distant or surf-cam footage—Clay needs clear visuals to provide effective, actionable advice.

We can’t thank you enough for your support, patience, and understanding as we work through these changes together. Your willingness to adapt and grow with us means the world, and we’re so appreciative of this amazing community. 🙏

P.S. I’ve added a Google sheet in the comments for tracking your submissions. If you’d like your older footage skipped, simply select “Y” in column F. This will indicate you’re uploading newer training footage. If you select “N,” Clay will proceed with reviewing your current submission. Let us know if you have any questions!

Typhoon Swell | Siargao Island, Philippines | 10ft 12 Seconds

Some fun ones from yesterday in my island home.

Here’s part 2 of Clay’s video, along with some exciting updates on what we’ve been working on lately!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on what content you’d like us to cover next. We’ve received some great feedback about adding more mobility-focused content, but we’re open to any other ideas you might have.

Also, we’re planning to expand our retreat destinations next year or 2025, can you share to us where your dream surf trip destination is?

Let us know in the comments section! Thank you!🙏🏾

Hey OMBE Community,

We hope you’re all having a great weekend. Heres a quick video update from Clay regarding the live session that was scheduled for Tuesday.

Unfortunately, we have to cancel the session as Clayton will be undergoing surgery next week. We deeply apologize for the change, and we know many of you were excited for the session. Your understanding and patience mean a lot to us during this time.

We’ll keep you posted on when the next session will take place once Clay is back on his feet.

We wish you a speedy recovery Clayton Nienaber!

Hope everyones having a great weekend!

Just sharing how stoked I am that my first custom midlength has finally arrived. Tried it today and I really struggle at bending when I rebound off the foam after a front side top turn.

For reference: this is a 7’6

Does anyone ride a midlength here?