Ericeira Surf Clube

What Ericeira Surf Clube does

Ericeira Surf Clube (ESC) is a Portuguese non-profit sports club headquartered in Ericeira, Portugal, that manages the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve (EWSR) — Europe's only World Surfing Reserve and the second globally, designated by Save the Waves Coalition on October 14, 2011. The club operates a 4-kilometer coastal strip containing seven named world-class waves (Pedra Branca, Reef, Ribeira d'Ilhas, Cave, Crazy Left, Coxos, and São Lourenço) and serves a stakeholder base that includes local residents, federated surf athletes, people with disabilities, surf tourism operators, and 11+ European partner organizations across 10 countries. Governance runs through a multi-stakeholder Municipal Management Council co-chaired with the Câmara Municipal de Mafra and local associations.

Name

Ericeira Surf Clube

Legal name

Ericeira Surf Clube

Website

https://ericeirawsr10.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ericeira Surf Clube is a Portuguese non-profit sports club that manages the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve — Europe's only World Surfing Reserve — coordinating events, training, sustainability programs, and an 11-partner European network across 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ericeira

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. European Commission & Institutional Funding: The Ericeira WSR+10 project was financed 80% by the European Commission under the Erasmus+Sport 2020 program, with the remaining 20% contributed by the Municipality of Mafra. Additional institutional and private sponsors at regional, national, and international levels co-finance initiatives.
2. Membership Fees & Federated Athlete Licensing: Revenue from club membership, federated athlete licenses under the Federação Portuguesa de Surf, and related sports governance activities.
3. Training Course Fees: Revenue from specialized training courses such as Surfing & Animação Turística (in partnership with ESDRM) and the Surfing Adaptado course, which is free for participants but creates enrollment-based operational activity. The adapted surfing course is accredited by IPDJ.

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Product overview

Ericeira Surf Clube operates as a sports organization managing the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve (EWSR) - Europe's only World Surfing Reserve. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including: the core World Surfing Reserve Management initiative, specialized training courses on Adapted Surfing and Surfing & Sustainability, research through Impact Studies, and conference programs. The EWSR+10 project served as the flagship initiative commemorating the Reserve's 10th anniversary, integrating sustainability-focused training, conferences, and community events.

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Quantifiable outcome

• 762.5% increase in tourism animation operators in Ericeira since 2011
• +4 more outcomes

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Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• Câmara Municipal de MafracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Mafra co-finances (20% contribution) the EWSR+10 project and co-governs the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve through the Municipal Management Council. The municipality is pursuing Sustainable Destination certification with the Reserve as a strategic asset.
• Save the Waves CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nonprofit organization that created the World Surfing Reserves program and designated Ericeira as the 2nd WSR globally in 2011. STW provides the global framework and governance guidelines under which ESC operates the Reserve.
• World Surf Cities Network (WSCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA cooperative network between surf cities that develops surfing as a wealth-generating activity. ESC is an active member and represents Ericeira at WSCN world conferences and meetings.
• IPDJ (Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese Institute of Sport and Youth, which featured ESC in a webinar about good practices of sport clubs under European community programs. IPDJ also accredits ESC's specialized training courses.
• Federação Portuguesa de SurfmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese Surfing Federation; ESC operates under its governance framework for competitive surfing and federated athlete licensing, and collaborates on national-level surf events.
• International Surfing Association (ISA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal surfing federation recognized as an institutional partner of the Ericeira WSR+10 and ESC's network, providing international standards and competition frameworks.
• European Surfing Federation (ESF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean governing body for surfing listed as an institutional partner of the EWSR+10 project, supporting cross-border surf sports development.
• World Surf League (WSL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSL hosts the Challenger Series competition at Ribeira d'Ilhas, Ericeira (October 2021, 5th–10th), in partnership with ESC, as part of the world qualifying circuit.
• Universidade da Beira InteriormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner providing scientific oversight for the 10-year impact study of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, conducted as part of the EWSR+10 project.
• Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya – Universitat de LleidamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner providing scientific supervision for the 10-year impact study of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve within the EWSR+10 project.
• GMT HospitalitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner and consulting company representing Qantara Sports; supports implementation of the EWSR+10 project. GMT Hospitality leads destination management projects for Ericeira.
• Qantara SportssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting company that supports the EWSR+10 project implementation. Bruno Avelar Rosa serves as Qantara Sports representative and is a visiting professor at the University of Coimbra and external expert of the European Commission for sports topics.
• Surf Clube de Viana (Portugal)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese surf club, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Surf Clube de Viana manages the High Performance Surf Center (CAR Surf de Viana) and has 600+ associates.
• Lacanau Surf Club (France)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench surf institution founded in 1968, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Known for organizing Lacanau Pro (ASP/WSL event since 1979) and the 'Jardin des Vagues' children's teaching method.
• Surf Club Sylt (Germany)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman surf club (founded 2008), founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Focuses on youth work, nature conservation awareness, and surf events; the cradle of German surfing culture.
• ASFAS – Association Sport of All SerbiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbian Sports for All association (founded 2005), founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Coordinates TAFISA, ISCA, and European company sport programs across 64 sports organizations.
• Austrian Surfing (Austria)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Austrian Surfing Association recognized by ISA, ESF, and Sport Austria, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Operates internationally with a focus on sustainability (AS GREEN ROOM initiative).
• Brettforbundet – Norwegian Board Association (Norway)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian board sports federation (snowboard, skate, surf) with 11 employees, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Vision: showing the world how important fun is.
• Hellenic SUP & Surf Association (Greece)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek surf and SUP association (founded 2015), official ISA member for Greece and founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project.
• Konporta Kirol Elkartea (Spain)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasque sports club (Donostia – San Sebastián, founded 1997) with swimming and surf sections, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project.
• Patris Surf Club (Spain)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Sebastián surf club focused on inclusive sports for youth (6–17 years) and groups with integration challenges, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project.
• Vela Go (Italy)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmateur sports association on Lago Maggiore, affiliated with UISP, founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Offers sailing, kayak, SUP, and team-building programs.
• Young Lions (Poland)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish basketball sports academy (Gdańsk, founded 2012), founding strategic partner of the EWSR+10 project. Focuses on youth development through sport, community, and fair play values.
• AZUL – Ericeira MagsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEditorial magazine project (founded 2013 by Hugo da Rocha Pereira) dedicated to promoting Ericeira region. Development partner and media supporter of the EWSR+10 project.
• Associação dos Amigos da Baía dos CoxoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association co-governing the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve through the Municipal Management Council. Represented on the Restricted Council and Extended Council.
• SOS – Salvem o SurfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf protection association co-governing the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve through the Municipal Management Council. Led by Pedro Bicudo, also member of the WSR Vision Council.
• APERCIM MafrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner of ESC that co-developed the Surfing Adaptado e Populações Especiais course with ESC and Coaching Desportivo, targeting inclusive sports for people with disabilities.
• Skeleton SeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner of the EWSR+10 project, contributing to the coastal art workshop using marine litter.
• Ocean Hope – Bringing Hope to our OceansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner focused on ocean conservation, participating in the EWSR+10 project's sustainability initiatives.
• Junta de Freguesia da EriceirasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal parish council of Ericeira, listed as an institutional partner in the EWSR+10 governance framework.
• Escola Secundária José SaramagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school in the Ericeira area listed as an institutional partner of the EWSR+10 project.
• Agrupamento de Escolas da EriceiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool grouping in Ericeira listed as an institutional partner of the EWSR+10 project, supporting educational initiatives.
• Boardriders EriceirasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation partner and sponsor of the EWSR+10 project, representing the surf retail/distribution ecosystem in Ericeira.
• 58 SURFsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation partner and sponsor of the EWSR+10 project.
• BillabongsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational surf brand sponsoring the EWSR+10 project.
• Ericeira Surf & SkatesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Ericeira surf and skate retailer, innovation partner and sponsor of the EWSR+10 project.
• SementesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation partner and sponsor of the EWSR+10 project.
• Mothersurf – The Eco Surf CosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEco-focused surf brand innovation partner and sponsor of the EWSR+10 project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Austrian Surfing: Official Austrian Surfing Association recognized by ISA, ESF, and Sport Austria. Founding strategic partner of EWSR+10, with a parallel sustainability-focused initiative (AS GREEN ROOM) that mirrors ESC's sustainability-through-surfing positioning.
• Surf Clube de Viana: Portuguese surf club managing the High Performance Surf Center (CAR Surf de Viana) with 600+ associates. Founding strategic partner of EWSR+10 and a directly comparable Portuguese surf club organization delivering training, federated licensing, and competitive programming.
• Lacanau Surf Club: French surf institution founded in 1968 and founding strategic partner of EWSR+10. Directly comparable as an established European surf club hosting the Lacanau Pro WSL event and operating surf education programs including the 'Jardin des Vagues' children's teaching methodology.
• Hellenic Surf & SUP Association: Greek surf and SUP association (founded 2015) and official ISA member for Greece. Founding strategic partner of EWSR+10, comparable as a national-level surf federation delivering training and competitions in a European coastal market.
• Brettforbundet (Norwegian Board Association): Norwegian board sports federation covering snowboard, skate, and surf with 11 employees. Founding strategic partner of EWSR+10, comparable as a small national surf/board federation with similar headcount and program scope.
• Surf Club Sylt: German surf club founded in 2008 and founding strategic partner of EWSR+10. Comparable as a European surf club focused on youth work, nature conservation awareness, and surf events, positioned as a cultural anchor for German surfing.
• Patris Surf Club: San Sebastián-based Spanish surf club focused on inclusive sports for youth and groups with integration challenges. Directly comparable as a small European surf club with social-inclusion mission aligned with ESC's adapted surfing program.

Broad incumbents

• World Surf League (WSL): Global governing body for professional competitive surfing. Operates in the same surf ecosystem with overlapping institutional relationships (ISA, ESF), but is a commercial league focused on competition rather than community/stewardship, hosting the Challenger Series at Ericeira's Ribeira d'Ilhas.
• International Surfing Association (ISA): World-recognized surfing federation recognized by the IOC. Comparable as an institutional surf governance body partnering with ESC, but operating globally rather than at the community/reserve level.
• Save the Waves Coalition: International nonprofit that created and administers the World Surfing Reserves program. Directly comparable as a mission-aligned surf conservation organization, though operating at a global rather than local level and serving as ESC's program owner rather than direct competitor.

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Competitive moat4 records

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