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Duration2 hrs
Difficulty levelIntermediate
Starting from R$ 190,00
per personTowed surfing in Florianópolis, Brazil, known locally as the tow or surf on the lagoon, is an easier way to feel what surfing is like: instead of paddling, you are pulled by a cable that gives you stability on the board. The activity takes place on Lagoa da Conceição, on the east side of the island, and the meeting point is the Deck do Passeio in Barra da Lagoa. Board and wetsuit, when needed, are included, and the group gets training and full instructions before starting. The activity lasts about 2 hours, sometimes a little longer, and takes groups of up to 10 people.
Lagoa da Conceição is the large lagoon on the east side of Florianópolis, connected to the sea by the Barra da Lagoa channel. Towed surfing happens there, not in the ocean, and that choice makes it a way in for anyone who has always wanted to surf but assumed it would be too hard.
With Curta Floripa the focus is on instruction. The group gets training and a guide, and the board and the wetsuit (if needed) are part of the package. The activity is rated moderate, and the age rule is flexible: the registered minimum age is 6, and younger children can take part after an assessment made together with their parents or guardians. If you do not have a group yet, you can join a ready-made one.
Meeting at the Deck do Passeio — The group meets at the Deck do Passeio, Servidão José Laurindo de Souza, 233, Barra da Lagoa. The departure time must be confirmed in advance.
Instructions and equipment — Before getting in the water, the group receives training and instructions on how to do the activity. The crew provides the board and the wetsuit (if needed).
Towed surfing on the lagoon — On Lagoa da Conceição, you are pulled by a cable that gives you more stability on the board. The idea is to feel what surfing is like in an easy and fun way.
Duration and weather — The activity lasts around 2 hours, and can run a little longer. In adverse weather, the time can be adjusted and the activity moved or replaced.
Quick summary
Duration: around 2 hours, and can run a little longer
Departure and return: Deck do Passeio, Barra da Lagoa (Servidão José Laurindo de Souza, 233); confirm the time in advance
Group size: up to 10 people
Difficulty: moderate
Minimum age: 6 years; younger children can take part after an assessment together with their parents or guardians
Includes: board, wetsuit (if needed), training and guide
Note: in adverse weather, the time can be adjusted and the activity moved or replaced
What to bring: camera, light clothing, flip-flops, swimwear, towels, sunscreen, insect repellent and ID documents
Ideal for
Anyone who wants to learn to surf but thinks it would be too hard
People who want the feeling of surfing without relying on ocean waves
Families with children aged 6 and over (younger ones, after a parental assessment)
Groups of friends looking for a short adventure activity
Visitors seeking sport and adventure on the east side of the island in a short outing
Why it is worth it Towed surfing has a clear advantage for beginners: the cable gives stability, and the instruction comes before the water. In about 2 hours, the group gets a chance to feel what it is like to stand on a board, without having to plan a whole day around it. The board and wetsuit are included, departure is from Barra da Lagoa and the activity fits groups of up to 10 people, which makes it easy for families and friends. Keep in mind that the registered difficulty is moderate, so a willingness to try again helps a lot.
Expert's verdict “I like the idea of towed surfing: the cable gives stability and the instruction comes before the water, so anyone nervous about traditional surfing can start with less pressure. It is the kind of activity that stays fun even after many times.” — Berenice, founder of Acalanta
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