No good deed stays unpublished No good deed goes unpunished! As a friend said to me five years ago Here are some spontaneous thoughts related somewhat to that phrase… hope it makes sense to you. I felt like sharing some related thoughts.   The life balance control in most things in our unpredictable rollercoaster ride is not easy, whoever you are and at whatever level. As an example, let us say you own a company, and the idea from day one is to make it a success. So, we can grow the company through hard work, consistency, at times some luck, and doing our best to please our clients. If ..read more

The last two years have seen companies and teams separated through covid and so many people working remotely. Many companies have realized that office space and costs can be saved by continuing with staff working from home. However, working with your friends and as a team in an office also has benefits now lost! So what better way to bring your team together with surfing lessons and team building activities as mountain biking, hiking, and much more here in Portugal on a perfect beach with amazing views. A short flight to Lisbon and we arrange the rest as soon as you come out of arrivals at ..read more

Cascais, Portugal! The Portuguese riviera as its known. Amazing beaches, towns, villages, food combined with a perfect coastline for outdoor activities and of course a lot of sunshine! Moana Surf School has been up & running since 2003 and we have a friendly & professional team. We will do a series of blogs in 2022 this being the first in order to give information on what we do in the area & of course hoping that you book with us. The last couple of years has made weddings, bachelor & bachelorette parties almost impossible! Here at Moana surf school, we have had years of exp ..read more

Locked down & locked in! Portugal Winter blues! Winter 2020/2021 in Portugal has delivered some big & perfect waves and some very cold weather more recently! Whilst the lockdown rules have restricted & changed our lives…fortunately we live very very close to some great waves! To try & forget about the negative effects i have used as much ocean therapy as possible to focus on a brighter and more positive future when we come out of this long & deep Corona tunnel! My theory is just to keep paddling and never give up! whilst catching all the best waves possible even though the ..read more

We all have days when it seems like there are so many problems in our lives. It was one of these days that i decided to go to the gym for a swim to take away some of the stress. After swimming and feeling a bit better on  a grey cloudy day i went to my van. As i left the gym i saw a young person in a wheelchair leaving the gym also. Paralyzed from the waist down. Suddenly all my problems and stress was given a reality check! This is really what we often need! When we are so stressed about our own insignificant problems!…however everything is relative at the same time i realise..but its g ..read more

Giving back through the ocean Surfing as a Team Building Event with Moana Surf School in Portugal After starting Moana Surf School over twenty years ago, I have found that the most rewarding aspect of running the school is being able to help and teach people who come from all over the world to learn how to surf. In addition to this, I am also grateful for the opportunity to help my team and instructors make a living and find purpose in their lives. The beauty of working with Moana Surf School is that it allows me to work in a simple and healthy way outdoors, away from the chaos and noise of ..read more

Surf Team Building in Portugal! Bring your team together through surfing & outdoor activities Surfing as a Team Building Event with Moana Surf School in Portugal Surfing is not only a fun and thrilling activity but also a great way to promote teamwork and bonding among colleagues. It offers a unique opportunity to challenge oneself physically and mentally, while also building trust and communication skills within a group. If you are looking for a memorable team building event, Moana Surf School in Portugal offers a fantastic option. Here are some of the benefits of choosing surfing as a ..read more

Finally, we had a normal summer! So good to see our team busy with surf classes and happy families & groups. Also great to see the beach bar & restaurant plus all the staff back in business. A win-win for everyone! We had a great summer here in Cascais, Portugal in relation to the weather also. Even now mid-October as I write this blog the sun is shining every day and the surf school is relatively busy for this time of year. Apart from the family surf classes & surfboard rentals and people here on holiday we have had various international companies with us in relation to team bui ..read more

The best surfer is the one having the most FUN! #oceantherapy So many restrictions and problems in relation to The Coronavirus in 2020/2021 that the need to have good friends, family, and exercise has become super important to enabling us to see some light at the end of the tunnel and it is a form of mental and physical rehab! A couple of hours of surfing with good friends & just enjoying the feeling of the ocean, air, light & colours around you makes you forget about your troubles for some time and allows your body & brain to reset! This is key to stress relief and you don’t ne ..read more

HAWAIIAN Family Adventure!! Aloha!!! Let’s go to Hawaii! my girlfriend said as we had a date night gin & tonic after dinner in Cascais … I said ok! and the next day she had the tickets booked to the island of Oahu Hawaii! After a long flight Lisbon-London- LA-Honolulu….we eventually arrived! We spent several days in Honolulu where i surfed tandem with my son every day at Waikiki and my girlfriend also caught waves! A perfect spot for learning to surf! We then went up to the North Shore of Oahu where we visited several beaches, waterfalls & amazing places! We managed to meet up with Gar ..read more