Portugal’s pro surfers experienced a bit of mixed luck at the Quicksilver Pro Gulf Coast surfing competition over the weekend. The Pro Gulf Coast, which took place at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, saw Tiago Pires eliminated in the second round by Australian Bede Durbidge. From bettor.com: Squaring off with Pires in the 11th heat … Read More
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Portugal – European Surfing Champs
The Portuguese surfing team got its chance to shine at the European Surfing Championships this past weekend in the town of Bundoran, Republic of Ireland. Securing 1st place in 3 out of 7 categories, with two 2nd places, a 3rd and a 4th, Team Portugal edged out Spain and France (2nd and 3rd place respectively) … Read More
Portugal surf news
The second stage of the Billabong-sponsored surfing competition Circuito Inter-Sócios Ericeira Surf Clube took place last weekend at Ribeira D’Ilhas beach in Ericeira, Portugal. Although three finalists from the first stage were absent, the competition saw Portuguese locals perform well on the famous peaks of Ribeira D’Ilhas in the Open category. Four surfers – John … Read More
Music and surf – summer in Ericeira
Ericeira, Portugal is popping this summer with music and surfing. Here are a couple of events taking place this weekend that are sure to please both the music-lover and surfing enthusiast. Quik Sessions – Concertos à Sexta is a series of concerts held every Friday at Tiago Pires Boardriders in Ericeira. These exciting live music … Read More