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Surf’s Up in Baja

by Debra Bokur

Aug 9, 2017
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A sunny amalgamation of surfing, adventure, music, wellness and philanthropy, the inaugural Ultimate Waterman’s Challenge will be a four-day extravaganza of water sports taking place on the Los Cabos coast Aug. 24–27. During the festival, events include spearfishing challenges, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing shows and a United States-versus-Mexico surf competition. Luminaries from the world of competitive surfing taking part include pro-surfer Rob Machado, World Surf Champion Damien Hobgood, veteran pro-surfer and musician Tim Curran, Mexican surf icon and pro-surfer Diego Cadena, World Champion stand-up paddleboard racer and spearfishing master Fernando Stalla, spearfishing and free diving professional Sarah Ruth, plus Baja local and surf rider for Quiksilver Emiliano Cabello.

Enjoy the excitement from the comfort of the 6th-story rooftop lounge at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel. The hotel, positioned on Monuments Beach near the southern edge of the Baja California Sur Peninsula, is world renowned as a surfing destination. Notable for its luxury offerings and as the first Mexico property from the Thompson Hotels brand, The Cape offers a special Ultimate Waterman’s Challenge escape, including VIP round-trip airport transfers, daily breakfast for two, the use of two complimentary surfboards during guests’ stays and accommodations in guestrooms with views of the Sea of Cortez. Rates begin at $513 for a three-night stay, based on double occupancy and excluding tax and resort fees. Pro-surfing stars Tim Curran and Rob Machado, along with adventure tour operator Alex Vidal of InCabo Travel, the Los Cabos Tourism Board, premium surfing gear manufacturer Quiksilver and The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, are organizing the event.

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