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The Algarve Surf & Ecological Association (ASEA) The Algarve Surf & Ecological Association was primarily formed in order to further highlight environmental awareness and actions throughout this area of natural beauty in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. ASEA's three primary objectives are: Nature Conservation, Social Contribution and Environmental Awareness through its seasonal events.
Asea is in its early stages of develpment and growth. We currently liaise and work alongside community groups and individuals and aim to work with government bodies and the Parque Natural in order to sustain and protect the natural beauty of this protected region and to further promote movements towards sustainable and environmentally friendly living and tourism. We educate community members and tourists alike to understand the crucial import of living, working, sightseeing and development in a way that has minimal impact to the eco-systems yet providing real levels of positive social contribution. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Laurie Quirk- Founder Laurie
grew up surfing as a grommet in the mecca of Australian surfing locations,
the Gold Coast. Burleigh Heads, Kirra and the Super
Bank were all local breaks. At age 16 his wanderlust took him
on the classic Australian pilgrimage to Indonesia. In fact he was
one of the youngest surfers to surf G Land (Grajagan) back in ’85. Grajagan was the worlds first ' real' surf camp in its truest sense. Living in a tree house in the remote jungle of southern Sumatra, tiger prints in the sand, 8-10 ft perfect barrelling lefts peeling mindlessly down the reef. Life couldn't be better. He was hooked ! His wanderlust has remained strong ever since and he continues whenever possible to travel and surf the globe. He now works professionally in the maritime industry as a captain at the Marina de Lagos. Now if he is not in the water, he is on the water ! Laurie has practiced Yoga on and off since he was a teenager keen to incorporate the benefits into his surfing lifestyle. He completed his Yoga Teacher’s Training course in the Sivananda Ashram and it has now become his passion to promote Yoga and sustainable living. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paula Pen-General Manager Paula is the rock of the opperation working tirelessly behind the scenes to move Tipi Valley and its directives forward as well as orchastrating and being in charge of the overall running of the programes and events. Paula comes from a background as an accomplished Senior Director in personel and logistics in a high level corparate invironment and has greatfully opted out of the fast lane to enjoy the sunshine and fantastic lifestyle that Portugal has to offer..Paula helps to take out the ifs, buts and maybes and grey areas of opperating and is a straight and honest shooter. Paula takes away the stress and anxiety of ones travel arrangements and endeavours to help facilitate a smooth and trouble free arrival. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brazilian born Raphael is the camps cook. Preparing sumptuous healthy and organic meals with produce picked daily from our own vegetable gardens. Raph surfs and hangs in Bali, did his teacher training in India and is a passionate Ashtanga yoga practicioner. He is also a super nice guy with a cruisy vibe and calm Yogic presence. A magic Brazilian hand in the kitchen making daily meals with a simple healthy and wholesome flair.
Raph off duty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michele Robinson Yoga Teacher-Mother-Camp Programme Coordinator Michele has traveled the world, worked in all manor of tourism as well as held jobs in some of the remotest and interesting parts of the world, showing the big boys she can dish out as much as she gets. Michele keeps everything ticking over smoothly at the camp as well as teaching yoga classes for all levels. Michele helps to keep the spirit of the valley pure whilst keeping things moving on behind the scenes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pedro Barata Masseur see www. surfandmassage.com
Pedro on the Job
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When he finally returned to Australia, the hunger for exotic waves and world travel had not wained and he went on to live 2 years in California,
1 year on Hawaii's North Shore, 2 years in Japan and over 3 in
South Africa and Zanzibar before venturing to Europe and settling
in Portugal. 
