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| Meet the team of the Surfcamp | The team of the Surfcamp consists of a mix of local and international people. Many members have been working with us for several years or seasons. Have a look and see who will welcome you at Baleal Surf Camp in 2012. Also check the Team of the Surfschool. |
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Founder and manager of Baleal Surf Camp. Bruno’s been surfing in Peniche since the age of sevens and running the camp since 1993. He is an experienced surfing instructor with a 2nd level degree from the Portuguese Surfing Federation and a life guard certificate. He graduated in International Relations and applied the theory to surfing...
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| Bookingteam |  
If you want to guarantee your place in Baleal Surf Camp Marcos is the man to talk to. Marcos is also a Partner of Baleal Surf camp and manages our bookings. He has been surfing in Peniche area for over 25 years and when he has an opportunity you’ll find our him surfing in Lagide, the spot within walking distance from the office. Graduated in the field of Coastal Management specialized in coastal dynamics and although he has even published a paper for the Journal of Coastal Research surfing got the better of him.
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Catarina does not surf but all we can say is that she's the best "asset" we and our guests have. She organizes bookings and all that is connected with it. She also organizes the maintenance inventory and when necessary supervises lodges renovations, her quality work keepspushing our lodges quality standards. Her overal competence reflects on the great feedback we get from our guests.
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Zé Miguel works at the surf school and is from the northwest of the center of Portugal. “This place and this people, they have a special vibe!”, he says. And this is what makes him feel at home. When he has a break, he goes as fast as he can to the peak right in front of the surf school for some waves. He´s a nice, sociable and welcoming guy and he will do everything to make you feel like he feels himself at Baleal: At home.
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Felippe was born in Victoria ES Brasil. He has an impressive CV and experience. Certifications as International Surfing Coach Level 2 by ISA as International Surfing Instructor Level 2 afiliated with ASP and CBS (Brasilian Surfing Federation). He’s also a ASP judge by ISA Level 2 and has completed with great success the Royal Lifeguard Society's Beach Lifeguard and Emergency First Aid Instruction. He always brings good Brasilian vibes and also uses his positive energy for teaching how to surf.
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Luis is a local from Peniche, Portugal and has been surfing since 21 years. He knows the region's spots like few and usually knows exactly where and when to be in the right spot. It's excellent to have someone on the Team of Baleal Surf Camp with such big knowledge.
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Steven is always funny, likes to entertain people and the picture above expresses his lifestyle without words. He is from Praia de Areia Branca just South of Peniche , Portugal. He his certified with Level 1 of the Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS), the International Surfing Coach Level 2 by ISA and recently completed with full success the very demanding Royal Lifeguard Society's Beach Lifeguard and emergency first aid instruction.
„Surfing is a state of mind.“, he says and with the beauty of this place you are able to find it for sure.
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Turko was born in Argentina. His experience in surfing is huge as he used to compete in the WQS-ASP from 1992 to 2003, was three times Argentinean Master Champ and Brasilian Master Sub Champ in 2004, was a ASP judge and has Surfing Certification by the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the Brasilian Surfing Confederation (C.B.S.). This experience is also part of his Book "Aloha, Spirit of Surf & Surf Instruction."
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„Life is better when you surf!“ is one of João’s motto. As a local from Peniche, Portugal he’s been surfing since many years and his Level 1 Certification of the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation) is a proof for his skills at teaching people how to surf. Besides he likes travelling and is happy to have found many more friends at Baleal Surf Camp.
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Living in Sydney, Australia, Jose spends his second season after 2011 with Baleal Surf Camp. It’s the vibe of the team and the waves that brought him back to Baleal after several months of travelling the world. Now working as a Surfinstructor again he got the chance to „Get this feeling from the waves“ during a whole season in Baleal. |
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Originally from Brighton, UK, Josh is Surfinstructor with a Level 1 certification by ISA and a Beach Lifeguard Qualification. With his openminded spirit he likes to explore the world and loves the family vibe at Baleal Surf Camp. Surfing means freedom to him and for sure he already has found it in Baleal.
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Coming from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Celso spends his first season with Baleal Surf Camp. He’s been surfing many different places, but the consistency of the waves in Baleal makes this place just too perfect. Having a degree in Physical Education, teaching Capoeira and Pilates, Celso is a Surfinstructor with a very versatile background.
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Jan is from Mönchengladbach, Germany where he graduated from „Abitur“ in June 2012. It’s his first season with Baleal Surf Camp and he likes the multicultural atmosphere, the surfspots and everything beeing so close-by here in Baleal. He hopes to get some extra power through surfing to be ready for studying sport science in autumn.
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First time in Baleal, first time with Baleal Surf Camp Rowan from Deal, UK, is already convinced that this place has such good waves, a great vibe and a beautiful scenery. Rowan loves beeing in the water and believes that every wave is unique and gives you a different feeling.
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Beeing a local from Peniche, Portugal and on the way to become a seapilot, Tiago knows a lot about the sea and its conditions. He manages the Surfschool at Baleal Surf Camp since 4 years and sails in Portuguese water when he finds the time for it. „For me it’s the good energy and the friendly people that make it very pleasant to be in Baleal.“
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Florian keeps the Surfschool in order eventhough he describes himself to be a bit messy sometimes. It’s his second year after 2011 in Baleal, where he loves to surf when the waves are pumping during sunset. Something he never gets back home in Basel, Switzerland.
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| Media | 
Sandy is originally from Vienna, Austria, but now living in Portugal. She's been our Baleal Surf Camp photographer since many years. A lot of the good images you see on our website are her work. If you're doing a week surf camp with us you'll probably have some nice photos to take home as "souvenir"...
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If you ever want to get filmed while you are surfing make sure that you're around Tom, our Videoman from Nottingham, UK. After graduating in graphic design he decided to a videographer and is now applying his skills here for the second time after 2010. What makes this place special to him is the colleagues and friends that also create a very good working atmosphere. |
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Miguel is originally from Torres Vedras, Portugal and also studying touristic marketing in Peniche. He has worked in other positions and now handles the marketing and communication. Besides beeing funny he also likes to play the guitar. So be ready to become a witness of Miguel’s passion for good music.
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| Extra Services | 
„I like to lead a healthy vegetarian lifestyle, keeping fit and happy!“ says Emily, the camp’s yoga teacher from Brighton, UK. After completing her yoga teacher training in Bali she moved to Portugal and has been with Baleal Surf Camp since 2010. Book your yoga lesson to find out more about Emily!
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Zuzana is from Bratislva, Slovakia and is the massage therapist of Baleal Surf Camp. She used to be a biology teacher before she came to Baleal and 2012 is her first season with the camp. What she really likes here is the ocean lifestyle, swimming, bodyboarding and enjoying freedom. Book your massage to get to know her massage skills!
Follow us on www.facebook.com/Balealsurfcamp and find out more about the team of Baleal Surf Camp.
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