Bolt surfing Costa Rica – More Action

Txaber Trojaola flying over Pavones as a start.
More two days of “Pura Vida”
After finally arriving at Rancho Burica at night, really close to Pavones, we still managed to feel that we were close to paradise, and we also had a really great reception, with a fabulous meal. We woke up surrounded by the sound of waterfalls, beautiful flowers and a huge flora diversity.
Now we realized why the locals were considered the happiest people in the world.
It was time to start surfing Pavones, a really long left so fun to surf. We spent the days surfing, shooting, eating, exercising, and sleeping beneath the palm trees.
At night all the riders want to check the photos, the footage and the rest of time with some drinks and party to relax.
French team rider Léa Mengual

Rory “The Dog” always surrounded by his worldwide friends
Also amazing is the fauna in here. We already saw parrots, iguanas, monkeys, crocodiles, and so many others.
The nearest village is Punta Banco, where you only have a school, a church and a mini-supermarket, but who needs more when you’re enjoying this natural born paradise and such fun waves.
The best photos are still to come, hided in Ricardo Bravo’s camera.
Justin “Bridou” Delanne, our french team rider was for sure one of the most active team riders

Pekel riding the Palm Tree. Below Gege Brasset (left) and Txaber Trojaola


Pekel, the portuguese team rider


The nature is the queen in Costa Rica. Even in shops you must be aware of that.


Surf is not everything. Another way of riding waves.

Lightning Bolt surfing in Costa Rica – the first pictures

The first session in Playa Hermosa
These are really out of the box pictures from Costa Rica, and only from the first two days of this Lightning Bolt Surftrip, that just started this week.
Some of our european team riders are now surfing the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and they are staying right close to Pavones, one of the best surf spots of the country.
The big Bolt crew headed by the Pipeline Master Rory Russell is:
From Portugal: Nuande “Silva” Pekel, Miguel Ximenez and Joana Machado
From France: Gege Brasset, Justin Delanne and Léa Mengual
From Spain: The basque rider Txaber Trojaola
We are still waiting to receive the best photos, and as you can see, we believe there’s some swell to be ripped.
Close to a huge crater in Volcan Poas

One of the best hosting friends you can have – The Crocodile
They were trying to visit the crater, and their confidence was huge…
After 8 hours of driving, almost reaching Rancho Burica.

A classic of any surftrip – Txaber Trojaola hard working
Rory “The Dog” Russell with the surfshop owner Chuck Erwig
And also working hard for his fans

Miguel Ximenez, the portuguese team Rider facing the foam wall.
For now that’s all, but stay tunned as the best is still to come.
ALOHA

Bolt Team 2010

 
Top Bottom, left to right: Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, Txaber Trojaola, Miguel Ximenez, Pedro Soares, David Raimundo, Gege Brasset, Teresa Abraços, Léa Mengual, Alexandre “Madxano” Ferreira, Justin Delanne, Maria Abecasis, João Kopke, Nuande “Pekel” Silva, Hadrien Ballion, Ratus Fari, Pumas, Bruno Rodrigues, Joel “Papu” Pereira.

We are very stoked to present the official Bolt Team for 2010 in Europe.
The main novelties are the first ever team riders in France, Spain and Holland, as the brand is now expanding its business in several European countries.
In France, we welcome Jeremy Brasset, Justin Delanne, Hadrien Ballion and Léa Mengual.
In Spain, from the Basque Country, pro-surfer and WQS athlete Txaber Trojaola is our first ever Spanish surfer.
In Holland, Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, the surf, longboard and snowboard instructor, but also a great free surfer, will hold the Bolt in the cold Dutch waters.
In Portugal, we highlight Teresa Abraços, national champion in 1996, and now a very respected and admired free surfer. She surfs since 1981 and, nowadays, her main objective is to use surf as a strong environmental keeper, but also to spread the sport in the poor coutries.

Surf in the Desert – Morocco’s Surftrip – The Video, clip I

After the trailer, nothing better than the first movie clip of the surftrip to Morocco.
To remind you, we leave you a short description of this mission:
In this mission, Lightning Team riders will fight morrocan best waves. An authentic espionage adventure that isn’t as fictional as the counter terrorist unit in the 24 tv series.
Our Jack Bauer, the team captain is David Raimundo, but the other unit elements are crucial to discover the best waves to surf in this African surf paradise.
Starring: David Raimundo, Miguel Ximenez, Joana Machado, Maria Abecasis, José Ferreira, Nuande Pekel, Miguel Blanco, João Kopke
Running Time: 25 minutes

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