Portugal by Skate
What happens when two visionaries get together?
What happens when these visionaries share the same passion for skate, traveling and Portugal?
”Portugal by Skate” will be an unprecedented event in Portugal of which success is guaranteed as it sets out.
The concept is to go through 1000+Km, from north to south, in several stages, using solely one or more types of skateboards. The participants, will resort to the support means only when strictly necessary, which means this is not just a group of youths venturing down the road, but an organized event, responsible, observing all the rules of safety not only for the athletes but also for third parties.
So does that mean that only competition athletes can enter this mega-event?
No, the good thing about this memorable adventure is that anyone that feels prepared for the endeavor and with the stamina necessary can participate in one, or more, stages.
There will be compulsory physical tests to confirm the entering.
There are very few occasions for an event of such magnitude.
The previsible success of “Portugal by Skate” is obvious: skateboarding is one of the sports with more followers in Portugal and worldwide, and has been having a strong innovation development with new concepts and technology, in the past years, that will be absolutely opportune and of all importance to disclose.
This is just another objective of the organizers of the event.
Other objectives are:
- To cover around a thousand Kilometers by the coastline in a human powered vehicle. Beginning at the Town of Caminha, the northernmost coastal town of Portugal, terminating at the town of Vila Real de Santo António, the south-easternmost coastal town of Portugal
- Covering the 1000+Km of coastline, without the use of motor vehicles, running through secondary itineraries, county roads, etc.
- Using motorized vehicles fashioned with the logos of the sponsors and supporters, to assure the security and well being of the athletes.
- Seeking the support of the several cities and towns in the itinerary, as well the Tourist Offices, Sports Institutions for the young and any official entity or corporation that wants to promote sports and healthy lifestyles, we welcome any proposals.
- Running along the coast without a proper schedule as some special events may occur depending of the acceptance of the several entities involved.
- To be able to perform this event the athletes have been in training in gyms as well as outdoor sports like skating, cycling, stretching, surfing and trekking, with specialized consultants in all fields, to complement the workout a diet has been designed by specialists; last but not least there is a great need for mental discipline.
- To promote healthy lifestyles between the youths, show the country we live in, as well as divulge sports that are related to skate, like long skate, mountain board, t-board and others, promoting test-drives to the willing public.
- Present and publicize new products and services of potential sponsors and supporters, since more and more these sports reach a broader public.
- The Districts in the itinerary are: Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria; Lisboa, Setúbal, Beja and Faro
- The athletes will try to pass their shear willpower and stamina, to all youths from the different regions and social strata, promoting healthy lifestyles with the youths.
- The divulgation of the different brands and types of skates available in the country end the rest of the world, their different techniques, concepts and designs through test drives offered to the willing public.
- Trade of ideas and experiences by organizing debates that will revolve not only around sports but also subjects that are vital for the youths of today.
Evidently, such an event cannot happen without supporters.
And the project is precisely at this stage – tangible but still depending on logistic support.
So much is possible with a good organization and good means coordination.
What happens when two visionaries get together?
What happens when these visionaries share the same passion for skate, traveling and Portugal?
”Portugal by Skate” will be an unprecedented event in Portugal of which success is guaranteed as it sets out.
The concept is to go through 1000+Km, from north to south, in several stages, using solely one or more types of skateboards. The participants, will resort to the support means only when strictly necessary, which means this is not just a group of youths venturing down the road, but an organized event, responsible, observing all the rules of safety not only for the athletes but also for third parties.
So does that mean that only competition athletes can enter this mega-event?
No, the good thing about this memorable adventure is that anyone that feels prepared for the endeavor and with the stamina necessary can participate in one, or more, stages.
There will be compulsory physical tests to confirm the entering.
There are very few occasions for an event of such magnitude.
The previsible success of “Portugal by Skate” is obvious: skateboarding is one of the sports with more followers in Portugal and worldwide, and has been having a strong innovation development with new concepts and technology, in the past years, that will be absolutely opportune and of all importance to disclose.
This is just another objective of the organizers of the event.
Other objectives are:
- To cover around a thousand Kilometers by the coastline in a human powered vehicle. Beginning at the Town of Caminha, the northernmost coastal town of Portugal, terminating at the town of Vila Real de Santo António, the south-easternmost coastal town of Portugal
- Covering the 1000+Km of coastline, without the use of motor vehicles, running through secondary itineraries, county roads, etc.
- Using motorized vehicles fashioned with the logos of the sponsors and supporters, to assure the security and well being of the athletes.
- Seeking the support of the several cities and towns in the itinerary, as well the Tourist Offices, Sports Institutions for the young and any official entity or corporation that wants to promote sports and healthy lifestyles, we welcome any proposals.
- Running along the coast without a proper schedule as some special events may occur depending of the acceptance of the several entities involved.
- To be able to perform this event the athletes have been in training in gyms as well as outdoor sports like skating, cycling, stretching, surfing and trekking, with specialized consultants in all fields, to complement the workout a diet has been designed by specialists; last but not least there is a great need for mental discipline.
- To promote healthy lifestyles between the youths, show the country we live in, as well as divulge sports that are related to skate, like long skate, mountain board, t-board and others, promoting test-drives to the willing public.
- Present and publicize new products and services of potential sponsors and supporters, since more and more these sports reach a broader public.
- The Districts in the itinerary are: Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria; Lisboa, Setúbal, Beja and Faro
- The athletes will try to pass their shear willpower and stamina, to all youths from the different regions and social strata, promoting healthy lifestyles with the youths.
- The divulgation of the different brands and types of skates available in the country end the rest of the world, their different techniques, concepts and designs through test drives offered to the willing public.
- Trade of ideas and experiences by organizing debates that will revolve not only around sports but also subjects that are vital for the youths of today.
Evidently, such an event cannot happen without supporters.
And the project is precisely at this stage – tangible but still depending on logistic support.
So much is possible with a good organization and good means coordination.
Eduardo Abalada e António Bossa
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