Tremendous. When asked how long the lesson would be, the response was, till you can stand up. That I did, on the second try when the waves were perfect(ly small). Awesome staff. So hospitable, flexible, and an absolute joy to be around. Clear that they were more concerned about making sure you had a great time than working on a... More

I have never surfed before and would not consider myself a natural surfer but Russell is a fantastic teacher and very patient even if you keep falling in at first (like me!). By the end of the second lesson I was surfing all the way into the shore just about every time. If I can do it, so can you!... More

My husband and I had our second outing with Russell today and we can't wait to go again! Russell is a true professional with a calm presence- making a day of surfing with him a real treat. Both of us learned a ton and loved the added benefit of seeing lots of sea turtles! We highly recommend Dread or Dead... More

Russell Garrett is an exceptional surf instructor: very caring, thoughtful, patient and generous with his time. He picked me up daily and took me to the best surf spots that day, and gave me one on one attention, even when the instruction was in a group. Unlike other group lessons, where you can feel abandoned and left to your own... More

My wife got in touch with Dread or Dead and booked a surf lesson for myself. Matthew was my instructor and he was great. Matthew kept it simple and it was all the advice you needed. I had a great time with the other students and Matthew. Highly recommend Dread or Dead Thanks Matthew, I hope your son likes the... More

Dread or Dead is owned by Russell Garrett. Russell and his 2 instructors, Adam and Matthew, are all terrific teachers--nice, encouraging and fun. All four of us (my husband, I and our kids ages 13 and 15) were able to ride the waves after some very brief and instruction on safety and technique. Even I, age 53 with a history... More

My girlfriend and I found Dread or Dead on trip advisor while looking for things to do in Barbados during our cruise. I had never surfed before and she had done a little surfing in California. Russell picked us up from the cruise terminal early and we headed out to the beach with a few other people. The waves at... More

My wife and I and our two 14 year-old boys went to Barbados in February and loved it. The highlight of our trip was meeting and surfing with Russell Garrett of Dread or Dead Surf Shop. He and his assistant Matty were very knowledgeable and caring. Russell is a true soul surfer who loves meeting people and sharing his island... More

The original Barbados surf shop. Here before it became fashionable. Russel knows his stuff. Matthew Kidd is a great instructor. Their logo is the COOLEST EVER. A t-shirt is a MUST HAVE. Club Fred next door is his dad. Retired RAF aviator now running a great little pub. More