Gay Surf Brazil reaches its 5th edition!
23- 30 March 2019 in Santa Catarina, South Brazil

Gay Surf Brazil is THE LGBTQ Surf Camp of South America.

This annual event started in 2013 as a partnership between Brazil Ecojourneys and GaySurfers.net , a social media platform for LGBTQ surfers that has been connecting the community and helping fight homophobia in surf.

Since then, we brought together aspiring and seasoned surfers from the LGBTQ community from all over the world for a week of “surfing and fun amongst friends”.

Our surf camp takes place in gorgeous Praia do Rosa, a beach known throughout Brazil for its natural beauty, perfect waves and rustic-chic vibe.

The week-long program includes surf lessons/sessions, surf clinics, yoga classes by the sea, fitness-for-surfing classes to improve performance and lots of opportunities to socialise and make new friends.

Gay Surf Brazil is open for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to more advanced surfers. All members of the community and allies are welcome!

For more information email: thomas@gaysurfers.net

Program:

Saturday 23 March – Arrival in Florianopolis. Check in at the Majestic Palace hotel. Rest of the day free to visit this LGBT-friendly city or to relax at Praia Mole, the gayest beach south of Ipanema.

Welcome Dinner.

Optional G& L nightlife tour.
Our hotel is in close vicinity of Floripa’s nightlife scene.

Sunday 24 March –
Early breakfast then transfer to Praia do Rosa.
11:00 am: Start of the Surf Camp: Surf Introduction for Beginners/ Evaluation session for experienced. Duration 3 hours.
2:30 pm: lunch and check-in at Village Praia do Rosa

Our small resort offers indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam room, fitness centre (all inclusive in the price) and a number of therapeutic massages (not included, but very affordable!).

Rest of the day to relax at resort or beach.

Monday 25 March
7:30 am: Yoga lesson/session to stretch those sore muscles
8:30 am: Breakfast
10:00 am: Surf Clinic followed by Surf Session. Duration 4 hours.
2:00 pm: lunch at the Resort
4:30 pm: Fitness-for-surfing class on the beach

Tuesday 26 March
8:30 am: breakfast
10:00 am: Surf Clinic followed by Surf Session. Duration 4 hours.
2:30 pm: lunch at the Resort
Rest of the afternoon free for relaxation at the beach or by the pool.

Wednesday 27 March
7:30 am: Yoga lesson/session
8:30 am: Breakfast
10:00 am: Surf Clinic followed by Surf Session. Duration 4 hours.
2:00 pm: lunch at the Resort
4:30 pm: Fitness-for-surfing class on the beach

Thursday 28 March
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Departure for a full-day Surfari.

We will explore the Southern Coast of Santa Catarina looking for the best spots for our Surf Session. If conditions are good we will go up to Farol de Santa Marta, a remote fishing village with a famous lighthouse and good waves. On the way there, you’ll have the chance to see the famous Laguna Dolphins.

Friday 29 March
07:30 am: Yoga lesson/session
8:30 am: breakfast
10:00 am: Surf Clinic followed by Surf Session. Duration 4 hours.
2:30 pm: lunch at the Resort
4:30 pm: Fitness-for-surfing class on the beach

Saturday 30 March:
Breakfast & Check Out.
Optional open surf session with invited local members of Gaysurfers.net

Afternoon transfer back to Florianopolis airport for return flights.

Cost per person:
Single room basis: US$1760.00
Double room basis: US$1630.00

Package includes:
• All transfers starting/ending Florianopolis airport with English-speaking driver or guide;

• Welcome dinner;

• overnight accommodation at the Majestic Palace hotel in Florianopolis, with breakfast (Deluxe rooms);

• 6 nights’ accommodation at Village Praia do Rosa (shared houses, private ensuite rooms) with breakfast and lunch;

• 5 days of Surf Camp with Capitão David School in Praia do Rosa;
o Surf Camp consists of lessons for beginners and intermediates, followed by surf clinic with exercises/practice for better performances aided by analysis of videos filmed during lessons/sessions. Experienced surfers will have “Surf with a Local” Sessions and the Surf Clinic (4 hours daily);

• 1 full-day Surfari with Capitão David School with picnic;

• 4 Yoga Group Sessions;

• 3 Fitness-for-Surfing classes on the beach;

• English-speaking Tour Leader

Package does not include:
Flights, Visas, meals not mentioned, optional tours and activities, insurance, tips, equipment (except during surf lessons)

Limited places available. Reserve your place now!