Peladistas Unidos: Tambaba Beach to host 7th Naturist Surf Open

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Tambaba Beach to host 7th Naturist Surf Open

September 3, 2014

This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, the 7th edition of the 'Tambaba Naturist Surf Open' takes place at Tambaba Beach in the town of Conde, on the southern coast of the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The competition, which has the support of the state government, was conceived by Movimento NU (Naturists United Movement), with the purpose of using sports to spread the naturist philosophy of freedom, harmony and respect for nature. The Open was created during the 31st International Congress of Naturism.

According to event general coordinator Carlos Santiago, the peculiar characteristics of the 'Tambaba Naturist Surf Open' make it the world's biggest naturist surfing championship. "It's done on a naturist beach, it's on the surfing federation's official circuit and has been held for seven years straight," he said. The organizers expect more than 40 athletes from around the country to participate in this year's competition. Carlos Santiago warns that there is the possibility of a women's competition and that this year participants will defend the preservation of Tambaba/Grajaú. "The place is a true ecological sanctuary, where fauna and flora are threatened by real estate speculation," he said.

It's possible to sign up on tournament days from 9 AM to noon at the event office set up on Tambaba Beach. The registration fee is R$ 35 (US$ 16) per category, except for the 'expression session' category, included with entry to any other competition category.

In addition to the Open heats, will be parallel cultural events at local inn Arca do Bilu. The cultural events will be the responsibility of Scobá Dub, Dumatu, Camila Rocha, Dj Mauros and Geração Rasta Band

The 7th Tambaba Naturist Surf Open is a joint undertaking by stage agency Paraíba Tourism Company (PBTur), which is promoting the event in all the country's media outlets and the City of Conde, with the support of the International Naturist Federation (INF) and Brazilian Naturism (FBrN), Naturist Society of Tambaba (Sonata), Paraibana Surfing Federation (PBSurf), Paraibana Surfing Referees Association (ASPA); Commercial, Industrial and Services Association of Conde (ACIC); Costa de Conde Tourism Association (ATCC), WM Pranchas, Nordeste Independente, Plume Comunicação Visual, Tambaba Camping and Arca do Bilú Inn and Restaurant.

Schedule - 7th Tambaba Naturist Surf Open

September 6 and 7, from 9:00 AM to 12.00 Noon - Tambaba - Conde-PB.

I - Championship

Location: Naturist Sector

Saturday, Sept 6, 2014
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM	- Opening.
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM	- Technical Meeting.
2:15 PM to 4:00 PM	- Greater Difficulty Category (Expression Session).
Sunday, Sept 7, 2014
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM	- Local Category.
2:15 PM to 4:00 PM	– Open Category.
4:15 PM	– Awards Ceremony.