The contest will be held at good conditions with 1,5m wave and light wind forcasted.

The categories in competition are under 12, under 14, under 16 and under 18 Male and sub 16 and sub 18 Female, as well as Open Male and Female.
Participation in the Centre’s Surf Circuit is limited to federated in FPS as Athletes and Athletes Practitioners

Next stages of Regional Cirquit of Surf (center region) coming up:
21 e 22 de Março – Ericeira
9 e 10 de Maio – Nazaré

More Info & Registration:
FPS Website: http://old.surfingportugal.com/ or
Email: esc.circuito@gmail.com for the category OPEN Male and Female (closes at March 20th, 12h).

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The program, next to others, consists of guided hiking tours, excursions to bird watching, donkey rides, horse back rides, and cycling tours in the uncomparable natural setting on the south coast of Portugal – the Algarve.

Those who prefer the wet element and care for excitement and action can try their abilites surfing, with or or withour kite, but also explore the beauty of calm lakes and rivers with a canoe or even swim with dolphins!

For those who rather like to enjoy the sea without getting wet, boats trips offer dolphin and whale watching expriences. No water but breathtaking views can be enjoyed going on a hot air ballon ride. Breathtaking perspectives guaranteed!
There will also be an exhibition about the landscape and natural development of the Algarve at Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Check out   www.algarvenatureweek.pt for more information!

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Peaceful, right?!

These days, sunny with a light fresh salty breeze blowing from the Atlantic, when the giants are sleeping, Praia do Norte, Nazaré, is a great place for sunbathing and surfing small fun waves all the way during summer.

BUT if Neptun awakes from summer sleep and is waving his trident, summoning stormy season, you can wittness 20m high water mountains moving towards the coastline of Nazare, Portugal, apparently the spot producing the biggest ever ridden wave in the world. When the forecast is right, big wave surfers from all over the world, lead by Hawaiian big wave legend Garret McNamara, fly in and gather in the picturuesque little former fisher village Nazare.

It is hard to believe what is happening on one of these days, unless you see it with your own eyes and feel the earth trembling, when one of those 20m water giants collapse.

Beauty and the beast

McNamara discovered this portuguese big wave spot a couple of years ago and ever since this extraordinary potential wave drew special attention of the big wave surfing community. The reason why the worlds biggest wave can be found just in front of the European coast Portugal lies within a specific ocean floor formation. An underwater canyon forms some kind of funnel and amplifies the waves by squeezing the water masses up to escape the naturual obstacle.

Back in 2011 Garett McNamara set the record for the worlds biggest ever ridden wave until then at 23.8m. Ever since, every year during winter season, between November and February – its on – and brave (and a bit insane) athletes are successfull in topping this benchmark.

Last year, Andrew Cotton took on a wave of 27m but got (b)eaten by the (Tsunami-like) whitewater just before he could get away and have the jetski pull him out to the safe zones. Save but brave!

Double trouble!

At December 11th, 2014 the forcast was promising and it was going to be day with the biggest waves produces so far. Benjamin Sanches probably win the wipeoutof the year at the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards.

That day with him, next to other water heroes, were also Garett McNamara, surfer legend Ross Clark-Jones, Hugo Vau, german hellman Sebastian Steudtner and Eric Ribiere, who towed Benjamin into the monster, presumably the biggest wave ever (tried to) ridden in the history of surfing.

That day was absolutely amazing! Next time there is a 8m swell aproaching with light offshore winds, I will be there!!

More Impressions:

Check out the breathtaking footage of that day provided by Billabong Adventure Division Team of this legendary day:

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Right on the beach it doesn’t even takes you a jiffy from closing the door of our Beachhouse behind you and drop yourself into the waves of Praia Areia Branca. The Surfschool as neighbor and the promenade with all its bars, cafes and restaurants right in front of the door will ensure that you’ll always find some kind of distraction. Apart from that all kind of facilities as the bus station, small supermarkets and a cash machine are more than close to the Beach House.

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Ihr verpflegt euch selber und könnt in der gut ausgestattenden Küche kochen. In der Nähe unseres Hauses findet ihr Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Cafes, Restaurants und Bars. Am Vormittag ist der örtliche Markt geöffnet und eignet sich hervorragend, um frische lokale Produkte zu kaufen. Es bietet sich, an einmal zum Bummeln nach Cascais zu fahren. Die historische Altstadt Sintra ist ein berühmter und wunderschöner Ausflugsort und ca. 15 Autominuten vom Surfcamp entfernt. Die Natur rund um unser Surfcamp lädt zum Spazieren ein und die Strände eignen sich hervorragend zum Sonnen und Wellenreiten. Internet könnt ihr gleich um die Ecke in den Cafés nutzen.

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Location: The villa is situated between Sagres and Lagos, near Budens, in a beautifully maintained golf resort, close to the breathtaking Costa Vicentina Nature Reserve.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a luxury villa with pool & sea view in air-conditioned double rooms, most of them have private bathroom and terrace.

Food Supply: The participants will receive an organic breakfast, healthy packed lunch, a welcome BBQ and a traditional Portuguese seafood lunch. Supermarkets and restaurants are close by, 5-10 mins by car.

Algarve Villa Movie:

Surf & Yoga: Daily yoga and surf lessons ensure an active holiday. In the morning, your day begins with a yoga session to wake up and prepare for the surfing lessons. After breakfast, the surf instructors will pick you up and bring you to the best surfing beaches of the region. The courses are taught in small groups (<10), each of you will get lots of attention. Thanks to video analysis you will also have a fast learning success. You will also have a short break at the beach and fuel up your energy enjoying the packed lunch. After surf sessions you will be transferred back to the villa. In the evening a second hour of yoga helps you to speed up the recovery process and help you to relax. Then you can spend the evening relaxing and prepare your favorite dish together to enjoy it at the terrace while the sun plunges into to ocean. Other Activities & Culture You can also choose other activities to mix with yoga in our packages such as golf, hiking, Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) and mountain biking. We recommend to also head out to explore the surroundings such as as the Cabo Vicentina and the rugged wild coastline around it. Take a hike and discover beautiful little empty beaches to have  a swim and picknick.
Family-Friendly
For families, we provide child care to help mom and dad to relax and enjoy their daily surfing and/or yoga, We can also offer a private apartment or house, to those who would like to have a bit more privacy and their own kitchen.

Write us an enquiry with the time period you desire. We will reply immediately and are happy to answer all your questions. Hope to see you soon!

Timo, Jens, and your local hosts: Sabine & Jamie

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Location: The villa is situated in a picturesque mountain village in a quiet area on the southern slopes of the Serra da Sintra, right next to a stunning nature reserve.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a comfortable villa with pool & sea view in double rooms, some of them with private bathroom and terrace.

Food Supply: The participants will receive a biological breakfast, healthy packed lunch, a welcome BBQ and a traditional Portuguese seafood lunch. Supermarkets and restaurants are within walking distance in the village.

The Movie:

Surf & Yoga: Daily yoga and surf lessons ensure an active holiday. In the morning, your day begins with a yoga session to wake up and prepare for the surfing lessons. After breakfast, the surf instructors will pick you up and bring you to the best surfing beaches of the region. The courses are taught in small groups (<10), each of you will get lots of attention. Thanks to video analysis you will also have a fast learning success. You will also have a short break at the beach and fuel up your energy enjoying the packed lunch. After surf sessions you will be transferred back to the villa.

In the evening a second hour of yoga helps you to speed up the recovery process and help you to relax. Then you can spend the evening relaxing and prepare your favorite dish together to enjoy it at the terrace while the sun plunges into to ocean.

Other Activities & Culture You can also choose other activities to mix with yoga in our packages such as hiking, climbing, Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP), mountain biking. We recommend to also head out to explore the mystical forest of the Serra da Sintra or enjoy one of the numerous activities offered (mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, etc.). Of course you can also enjoy the cultural and culinary highlights of Lisbon, where you also won’t miss shopping opportunities and last but not least a vivid nightlife – just in case you still are full of energy.

Family-Friendly
For families, we provide child care to help mom and dad to relax and enjoy their daily surfing and/or yoga, We can also offer a private apartment or house, to those who would like to have a bit more privacy and their own kitchen.

Write us an enquiry with the time period you desire. We will reply immediately and are happy to answer all your questions. Hope to see you soon!

Timo & Jens

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Esmoriz and the little fisherman towns around it offer one of the best coastal landscapes in Portugal. Explore the inviting landscape by taking a bike ride or simply walking, and discover urban or desert beaches and different kind of waves. Experience the forest between the natural reservoir and the city park and treat yourself with delicious and traditional food. And you can always visit the city of Porto which is only a 30 minutes train ride away.

You can also find a range of various activities that will make your experience richer: yoga, massage, outdoor activities and guided tours and around the city of Porto.

Either traveling alone or with your partner, family or friends, we will make sure you have a great and unforgettable surf experience.

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