ABOUT
BACKYARD ERICEIRA
INTRO
We are a group of local surfers and coaches who are witnessing a big change in our town and our sport. We decided that we want to make our contribution to making this change more positive.
We want more sustainable and quality surfing in Ericeira.
For that, we build a team of professional and local coaches, who together, create and develop surf programs to coach people to be better surfers.
This is our contribution – in this way we believe that we are creating a more sustainable and professional surf teaching market, bringing more quality and safety to surfing in Ericeira and interconnecting the community.
OUR TEAM
The backYARD team is made up of specialists in various areas in order to provide a multidisciplinary service. Is also a group of friends and locals from Ericeira who help each other and evolve together.
All our surf coaches are certified by the surf portuguese federation and all our personal trainers are certified with the special technical course of physical exercise.
It’s not a summer job. Our coaches have invested their careers in their activity and dedicate their professional lives to surfing and fitness.
As locals we know Ericeira and its waves like the back of our hands. Ericeira its our home and its wave are our backyard.
WHAT PEOPE SAY ABOUT US
OUR STORY
We are a group of friends that grew up together in Ericeira. When we were kids, we learnt how to surf on the beaches close to our home. We used to call them our ‘backyard’. Since then, we have spent everyday surfing Ericeira ́s waves – we know them as well as the palm of our hand.
Although we are adults, we have continued to surf together and made the important decision to share our passion with others.
OUR VISION
A SUSTAINABLE AND QUALITY SURF IN ERICEIRA
As locals we love how things were before; empty line ups and enjoying the chilled-out vibe in our hometown. These moments were priceless – but we know things have changed and there is no way to stop it.
If we can’t stop then we will make the best of it.
We will give our best to contribute for a positive change of Ericeira and surfing future.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Sustainable and Professional Teaching Market
-We have created a more differentiated offer for surfers to have the opportunity to continue their progress after surf schools and in a more personalised way.
-We provide the opportunity for the coaches to perform and evolve their activity as a profession.
Interconneted Community
-Promote local businesses.
-Transmit the local surfing culture to youngsters and visitors
-Work as a bridge between locals and visitors.
Safety and Quality Surfing
-Cultivate more responsible and skilled surfers able to follow the rules and control their board.
-Escort, control and secure non-advanced surfers who want to surf.
-Support surfers with information about the conditions and locations best suited to their abilities and experience.
STRONGER TOGEHTER
We believe that together we can achieve more.
OUR VALUES
PASSION
We love what we do.
commitment to customers
We focus on our customers needs and goals.
Community
We care for our communities.
PARTNERS
We count on individuals, groups, corporations and foundations, whose efforts enable us to serve our mission.
Thanks to all for the enormous support of our partners throughout the year.



