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Fully tailored programs for companies of any size and VIP clients who value privacy, quality and genuine experiences. Whether you are planning a leadership off-site, a client entertainment program, or an exclusive private experience in Nazaré, every detail is managed with absolute discretion and professionalism.

• Custom program design from half-day to multi-day
• Leadership sessions, incentive trips and client programs
• Exclusive access to the Big Wave Center and Praia do Norte
• Private arrangements with full logistics management
• Accommodation and catering coordination on request

High-impact team building programs built around the big wave environment. The ocean is one of the most powerful settings for developing trust, communication and performance under pressure. Programs can be delivered on the water, at the Big Wave Center, or combined with indoor workshop sessions.

• Big wave team building experiences on the water
• Leadership and communication workshops
• Resilience and performance training
• Outdoor challenge programs
• Corporate retreats and wellness programs

From the guided jet ski tour at Praia do Norte to the full Big Wave Surfer Experience with tow-in surfing, every on-water experience can be integrated into a customised program. The Big Wave Experience team adapts sessions to your group’s level and objectives, from adrenaline-focused experiences to immersive educational programs about big wave surfing.

• Guided Jet Ski Tour at Praia do Norte (from €290)
• Big Wave Surfer Experience with tow-in surfing (€590)
• Big Wave Experience Q&A keynote (€139 per person)
• Group sessions and corporate packages available
• Boat tours available for larger groups

Freddy Olander is an internationally active keynote speaker whose talks draw on over 20 years of professional big wave surfing at Nazaré and around the world. His keynotes translate the mindset and decision-making frameworks of big wave surfing into actionable insights for leadership, resilience and peak performance. Available for conferences, corporate events, leadership summits and private sessions.

• Keynote: Leadership Under Pressure
• Keynote: Resilience and High Performance
• Keynote: Decision-Making in Extreme Environments
• Interactive Q&A and panel formats
• Available on-site in Nazaré or at your event location worldwide

A structured workshop program led by Freddy Olander that combines the principles of big wave surfing with practical leadership and resilience training. Designed for executive teams, high-performance groups and organisations that want to develop their people beyond the conventional workshop format.

• Half-day and full-day workshop formats
• Resilience, pressure management and decision-making under uncertainty
• Teamwork and trust-building in high-stakes environments
• Combinable with on-water big wave experiences
• Available in Nazaré and at client locations worldwide

Freddy Olander offers performance coaching programs that combine physical conditioning, mental clarity and wellbeing practices drawn from years of operating at the highest level of big wave surfing. Programs can be delivered as standalone coaching engagements or integrated into a broader corporate or team retreat.

• Private one-on-one performance coaching
• Breathwork, mindfulness and mental resilience sessions
• Physical conditioning and ocean fitness programs
• Stress management and recovery practices
• Team wellness and corporate wellbeing programs

Private surf lessons, surf coaching and guided surf sessions for all levels in and around Nazaré. From complete beginners catching their first waves to experienced surfers refining their technique or preparing for bigger conditions. Sessions can be combined with big wave experiences and team programs.

• Private and group surf lessons
• Surf guiding at the best spots around Nazaré
• Tow-in surfing support and training
• Progressive coaching blocks across multiple sessions
• Exclusive surf trips along the Portuguese coast

The Big Wave Center in Nazaré harbour offers a unique venue for events, workshops, conferences and private gatherings. Located steps from the harbour with direct access to the ocean and the big wave environment that makes Nazaré world-famous. The space can be configured for a variety of event formats and capacities.

• 270m² of versatile event space at Nazaré harbour
• Ideal for workshops, conferences, team sessions and private events
• Direct access to the big wave environment
• Catering coordination available on request
• AV and presentation equipment available

Beyond the ocean, Nazaré and the wider Silver Coast region offer a range of adventure activities that can be woven into a customised program. Ideal for groups who want variety or a full multi-day outdoor adventure experience alongside their big wave sessions.

• Paragliding above the Atlantic coastline
• Off-road driving and guided hiking
• Sandboarding on the coastal dunes
• Guided nature and cultural excursions
• Custom adventure day programs for groups

A range of ocean and water-based activities to complement big wave experiences or build a standalone water-focused program. Ideal for groups who want a full day on or around the water in Nazaré.

• Foil boarding sessions
• Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)
• Kayaking along the Nazaré coastline
• Dolphin and wildlife ocean tours by boat
• Freediving and snorkeling

Full logistical support to make your program seamless from arrival to departure. The team works with trusted local partners in Nazaré to coordinate every detail of your stay.

• Accommodation organisation and hotel coordination
• Airport transfers and shuttle services
• Restaurant reservations and custom meal planning
• Professional photography and videography
• Full itinerary planning and on-the-ground support