Robert Ross moved to Montanita in 2011 from Los Angeles, California looking for a simpler life. In Los Angeles, while Robert was in the Financial Services industry, he used every vacation to travel extensively around the world looking warm water, incredible surf and a relaxed lifestyle. Robert eventually stumbled onto Montanita on a South American surf trip in 2005. After 12 years of searching and preparing, Robert decided that Montanita provided the perfect balance to start the next chapter of his life. Today, if he is not at the hotel Robert is driving the coast in search of waves for foiling or wind for winging or spending time with his precious five children , Maddox (12) Naia (10) and Ceylon (4), Kenan and Kaiana (6 weeks, Twins) who were born in Ecuador.

After 15 years in Ecuador, Robert may have the best knowledge on the entire coast as a true waterman. Robert surfs, kites, wings, and these days spends most his time on Foil, prone, tow and boogieing up and down the Ecuadorian coast. Robert's knowledge of the Ecuadorian coast is unrivaled and excited to share this tropical paradise with foilers from around the world.

Host of the Foil Life Podcast! I love having conversations and meeting fellow wind people from around the world. My journey into wind sports started in 2012, 3 years after a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Windsurfing played a massive role in my recovery. I started Wing Foiling in 2020 and wanted to help get new people into the sport, so I started giving lessons. I created the Wing Foiling programs for Wind Rider & Elevation Kiteboarding on Vancouver Island, and then, started this podcast! 

Perched on a scenic hilltop overlooking vibrant Montanita, Ecuador, Montanita Estates Tropical Boutique Hotel (ME Hotel) is just a 1-minute walk from the towns lively bars, restaurants and beaches. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from every room in their spaciuos villas, suites, matrimonials, and penthouse - featuring 1 to 3 bedroom options with 2 baths, wifi, ac, daily maid service, concierge and room service. 

• Airport Pickup/Drop off from GYE (2.5 hour drive)
• 7 nights lodging
• Local Pro / Foil Guide that knows every wave!
• Daily Foil transfers to the best spots within 30 minutes of Montanita
• Daily coaching for Foil Drive (Julia Castro) 
• Daily Prone / Tow coaching (Robert Ross)
• Video Analysis
• Note: Food not included -- but there are amazing affordable restaurants within walking distance!

Pricing: 

• Single Occupancy - $2750 - Hotel Room
• Double Occupancy - $2250 per person - Hotel Room
• 3-6 people in a ME Villa - $2000 per person - 3 bedroom / 2 Bath VIllas
• Add Non Foiling Family Members Adult / $500, Child $350
• Add tow boogie for $75 per hour and discounts for multiple hours or days
• Add tow foil for $300 per day or multiple days for $250 per day