Algarve, Portugal
In southern Portugal, literally the southernmost corner of the European continent, wave lovers can find all kinds of activities in and out of the water.
Since I wanted to improve my surfing level, I came across this incredible sport, which not only gives me the feeling of surfing a wave, but also the opportunity to work on my technique to enjoy the waves more and more.
The surfskate is a tool invented by surfers in the 1960s as an alternative to continue surfing on days when conditions were not ideal, with very small or very big waves.
Little by little, I got deeper and deeper into the study of the surfskate and its relationship to surfing. The more I practised and improved my skills, the more fulfilled and grateful I felt... until one day I decided to share this knowledge with other people, and that's how Balance Matters was born. At first we were a group of friends getting together to surfskate, then it became a coaching service for surfers motivated to improve their skills.
Nowadays we continue to meet in different places in the Algarve: the meetings take place during the summer twice a month, they are totally free with the idea of growing the culture of surfskating, as well as enjoying a few sunsets with people who share the same love for las olas (the waves!).
This place has changed my life, turned a passion into what has become my job, and there is nothing more beautiful.
Have you ever tried surfskating? Drop by @balancematters!
Sunset with las olas
Practicing
Surfskating with friends
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