The Annual Costa Rica Surf Tournament Offers Proceeds to a Local Orphanage. Before they set off to Portugal and those 2008 World Surfing Games, the Costa Rica Surf Federation (FSC) is preparing itself for the annual Torneo Beneficio de Surf, in its sixth year at Boca Barranca, Puntarenas. The contest helps finance programs and basic needs [...]

Filed under: Surf on September 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

Surfer Pilurzu Making Waves Internationally, on the Ocean and TV. Costa Rican surfer, Federico Pilurzu, was disqualified today from the Rip Curl Boardmasters Surf Skate and Music Festival in his first round of competition. The Costa Rican native came in last place in heat 5 in the round of 96 competitors, falling behind Australia’s Drew Courtney, [...]

Filed under: Surf on August 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

The Black Sands of Playa Hermosa will Host the World's Top Surfers in 2009. On Friday, the International Surfing Association (ISA) chose Costa Rica as host for 2009's World Surfing Games, in the Open category. The games will be held in Playa Hermosa, Jacó's black-sanded southern neighbor. To score such an honor, Costa Rica beat out [...]

Filed under: Surf on August 4th, 2008 | No Comments »

Pilurzu's Photo Was Featured on the ASP Website after a Strong Opening Performance. After holding on through the round of 96 competitors in the Srilankan Airlines Pro tournament, a part of the World Qualifying Series (WQS) that finishes this weekend in the Maldives, Tamarindo native Federico Pilurzu fell just short of competitors Hank Gaskell from Hawaii [...]

Filed under: Surf on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

Jaco Beach has seen some welcome clean-up in the past months. Jaco Beach has always been one of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches for various reasons. It is less than 2 hours from San Jose, the country's capital, making it a quick and easy getaway for those seeking good waves, fresh seafood, and a relaxing time [...]

Filed under: Business, Surf on June 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Tamarindo Surfer Pilurzu is Ranked #56 in the World. Federico Pilurzu, the only Costa Rican surfer representing the country in the World Qualifying Series (WQS), just jumped to position 56 with 3,563 points after his last performance at the 6.0 Lowers pro Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) event in Trestles, California.

Filed under: Surf on May 8th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Carlos Muñoz is the youngest Junior Surf Champion in Costa Rica. Months of consistent performances at all seven Costa Rica National Surf Circuit events finally paid off for Limon native Gilbert Brown this weekend at the Playa Hermosa Terrazas Reef Final. Brown finished with flying colors, by taking first place in the event and the entire [...]

Filed under: Surf on April 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

Brown looks to defend his lead in this weekend's final surf circuit event. This weekend the Costa Rica National Surf Circuit will host its 7th and final event in Playa Hermosa, just south of Jaco, in front of the Hotel Terrazas del Pacifico. The 5-star event will determine which surfers take the 1st place title in [...]

Filed under: Surf on April 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »

These Costa Rican girls were chosen as finalists for their natural beauty. The final contestants for the Miss Surf Organic and Natural pageant were chosen this past weekend at the second-to-last Costa Rica National Surf Circuit 2008 (CNS) event, the Banco Nacional Tournament in Playa Dominical. The first place winner, Stephanny Amador, and her sister, runner-up [...]

Filed under: Surf on April 10th, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Luis Vindas' surf skills have put him in reach of a 1st place finish. Luis Vindas is giving Gilbert Brown, the current ranking leader in the Costa Rica National Surf Circuit 2008, a run for his money after winning his second consecutive 4-star event. This last win took place this weekend at the Banco Nacional Tournament [...]

Filed under: Surf on April 7th, 2008 | 2 Comments »