2 PORTUGAL: Alkitesurf Kitesurf School Location Alcochete (38.74817454112745, -8.971442248997377) Manager António Albano − Civil Protection Engineering − Level 2 kitesurf instructor from International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) − Reserve military officer − Ex-crew member of Portuguese Air Force − Ex-competition athlete in the modalities of triathlon, duathlon, BTT, and road cycling Motivation − Sportsman utilizing winds and tides to offer unique experiences accessible for all Support − Portugal’s National Tourism Authority − Alcochete Municipality Description − Founded in 2008 Promotes Activities on beach dunes in the Tagus river delta, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddle surfing, kitebuggy, trainings Sustainability − Low-impact activities based on wind force and human force − Utilizing natural resources like predominant NNW, N and W winds and tides − Activities accessible for people with disabilities − Training attendees within this school and customers respect and preserve the environment − Following safety regulation for assembly and disassembly of equipment and other safety measures − Raising awareness about preservation of beaches, estuaries and rivers Innovativeness − One of only two kitesurfing schools located on river with unique offer based on kites. It is an established Association Alcochete Aktivo to develop prototypes that allow people with disabilities to practice the sport Links − www.alkitesurf.com − www.facebook.com/Alkitesurf-Escola-de-kitesurf-Alcochete199850080046117 − www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDBw0Q4A6XI
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