Miss Sumol Cup 2013 – National Surfing Championship

Following the Body Board Championship at Miss Sumol Cup 2013, the following day was the national surfing championship. Won buy Carina Duarte (in pink), this was an exhibition of stunning surfing, which I hope the photographs portray.

Miss Sumol Cup 2013 – Women’s Bodyboard Championship

Today we were lucky enough to be able to go to the Miss Sumol Cup 2013 for the Women’s Bodyboarding Championship. This was the first time we had covered a tournament instead of individuals, but we had a fabulous day. With the tide out, I was pushing the lens to it’s limits, but everything worked

Feira Medieval at Troviscal

This year, the local council at Oliveira do Bairro sponsored a Medieval Festival (Feira Medieval) in Troviscal, a few km away from where we live. These medieval re-enactments are incredibly popular in Portugal, and although the weather was not ideal, the Companhia De Teatro Viv’Arte put on a fabulous show. There was jousting, and eagles, dancing and

Troféu de Karting Díario de Aveiro, Third Stage

Last weekend was the third stage of the Troféu de Karting Díario de Aveiro. Although it was windy, it was a lovely warm afternoon and a thoroughly competitive race, enjoyed by all …

Trofeu de Karting at Kartódromo de Oiã

The local newspaper, the Diário de Aveiro, sponsors an annual Karting challenge at Kartódromo de Oiã. At the last meeting we were fortunate enough to be able to cover the event…