3^rd Gay Surf Brazil LGBT Surf Camp 2017

Gay Surf Brazil is the only LGBT Surf Camp in South America. Now on its 3rd edition it provides a safe and friendly environment for those in the community wanting to learn to surf or just to practice their surf amongst friends.

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On top of the 5-day surf camp, this trip also includes a 2-night stay in Florianopolis. Also known as "the Magic Island" or "Floripa", this island has been known for its surfing culture and LGBT-friendliness since the 80’s!

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Praia do Rosa, the only bay in Brazil to be recognized as one of the 38 “Most Beautiful Bays in the World”, is famous for its perfect waves, laid-back atmosphere, rustic-chic guesthouses and great restaurants.

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Package includes

• All transfers starting/ending Florianopolis airport with English-speaking driver or guide
• Welcome dinner
• 2 nights’ accommodation at a Town Home in Praia Mole, Florianopolis, with breakfast (shared house, private ensuite rooms)
• 5 nights’ accommodation at Village Praia do Rosa (shared houses, private ensuite rooms) with breakfast and lunch
• 4 days of Surf Camp with Capitão David School in Praia do Rosa with pack lunch.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;
• 3 Yoga Group Sessions
• English-speaking Tour Leader

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

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PROGRAM

Saturday 25 March – Arrival in Florianopolis. Check in at your Town Home right in front of Praia Mole- one of the best beaches for surfing on the Island and the most LGBT-friendly beach south of Ipanema. Afternoon free.
Welcome Dinner. Optional G&L nightlife tour.

Sunday 26 March – Breakfast at your leisure
Day free to enjoy the beach (previous host to both WQS and WCT competitions). Optional afternoon tour of the Island.

Monday 27 March– Early breakfast then transfer to Praia do Rosa. Check-in at Village Praia do Rosa.
1:30 pm: Start of the Surf Camp: Surf Introduction for Beginners/ Evaluation session for experienced. Duration 3 hours.
5:30 pm: Yoga lesson/session to stretch those sore muscles

Tuesday 28 March 
8:30 am: Breakfast
10 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 29 March
8:30 am: breakfast
09:00 am Yoga lesson/session by the beach
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.

Thursday 30 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 31 March 
8:30 am: breakfast
09:00 am Yoga lesson/session by the beach
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.

Saturday 1 April:
Breakfast & Check Out.
Optional open surf session with invited local members of Gaysurfers.net
Afternoon transfer back to Florianopolis airport for return flights.

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