1st PLACE RIP CURL GROM SEARCH

Finally I achieved my goal! I can´t describe how happy I am, it´s a pleasure to represent Portugal in the World Final of the Rip Curl Grom Search. Thanks to everyone that make this happen … read more: http://swell-algarve.com/2018/12/03/concha-balsemao-finalista-mundial-gromsearch/

Isa Junior Surfing Games 2018

It was an unforgettable experience to represent my country  Portugal at the event ISA Junior Surfing Games in California. Be part of a Team bring us a lot of unity and strength. We had a wonderful time together, with time to focus on the League and also to meet better each other.

Surf Social Weekend

Social action  I have been involved in a  surf social action again 😉 This time it was an organization of Monte Velho Eco Retreats and a social artistic project ImagineNATIVE. A fundraiser to offer a Piano to the ” Orphanage – Caslas in Lagos” A weekend full of activities, where I collaborated to give surf lessons … It made me feel really happy!

Surf Total – 2017

First impressions.   “Concha came from Bordeira beach , and is definitely one of the new values , on the portuguese surf scene” SURF TOTAL APRIL 2017 … Concha Balsemão one of the surfers that starts to show up on the national events, juniors or opens, where she is showing her surf more consistent, and she been more regular all over the country. She is our week profile, and come from…

* TEAM RIDER SEMENTE *

I´M SUPER HAPPY TO BE PART OF THIS TEAM ! ” Concha Balsemão is a new team rider from Semente Surfboards. Concha Balsemão was born in the Algarve on September 10th, 2002. She’s a “chip off the old block”, following her father’s footsteps. Henrique Balsemão is a surfer and was one of the Surf Portugal Magazine founders as well as the TV show “Portugal Radical” which during the 90’s was a…

3th place LIGA MEO – Guincho

It was incredible this stage of Liga Meo Feminine Open, in Guincho beach. The waves were strong and the sea quite stirred. Going to Semi Finals and competing with Camila Kemp, “woman on woman” was a good ending, although I could not show my surf due to the conditions.This was my best result of this year’s Meo League … For the year there’s more 😉     Best…

3th place National Final – under 16

This was a year where I participated in many national championships and national and international internships. As I live in the Algarve sometimes the trips are exhausting and it takes a lot of organization and discipline to do my best,  studies and surfing. All new habits that I am still adapting, but doing the retrospective I see they were worth it! I am constantly evolving and happy with my…

Azores Island – Green and waterfalls

The Azores islands are fascinating! Every year we go on holiday to the islands, this year are Jorge and Flores … The vegetation reminds us of Hawaii! With or without waves is a magical place to recover energy … Great Vibes!