{"id":58958,"date":"2024-03-08T19:18:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryhomefloripa.com\/?p=58958"},"modified":"2024-03-08T19:28:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:28:21","slug":"praia-mole-recebe-o-14o-layback-pro-da-wsl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryhomefloripa.com.br\/en\/praia-mole-recebe-o-14o-layback-pro-da-wsl\/","title":{"rendered":"Praia Mole hosts the 14th WSL Layback Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Praia Mole in Florian\u00f3polis is preparing to once again welcome the world's surfing elite. Until March 10th, the beach will host the LaybackPro<\/strong>, a step valid for Qualifying Series (QS) 3000<\/strong> of the World Surf League (WSL). The event comes to your 14th edition<\/strong>, consolidating itself as one of the main professional surfing competitions in Santa Catarina. As well as attracting the attention of renowned athletes and promising athletes in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praia Mole: a world-class point break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Praia Mole is known worldwide for its long and perfect waves, that is, ideal for surfing maneuvers. fluidity and carving<\/strong>. Located in the east of Santa Catarina Island, the beach attracts surfers of all levels thanks to its geographical formation. The South Bay, where Praia Mole is located, functions as a natural funnel that channels the predominant swell from the south and southeast. That is, generating long, consistent waves with well-defined walls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the ideal conditions for surfing, Praia Mole offers a beautiful landscape. The beach has a rocky coast covered in native vegetation and an urbanized coastline with bars, restaurants and shops, making it a popular tourist spot, especially during the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Layback Pro: tradition and path to the top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Layback Pro debuted on the WSL QS calendar in 2010 and has since become a mandatory stop for professional surfers seeking valuable world ranking scores. The competition format includes fierce disputes<\/strong> in the male and female categories, therefore, with batteries made up of top athletes from different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout its editions, Layback Pro has revealed talents that are now among the highlights of the world circuit. Thus, names like Miguel Pupo<\/strong>, Caio Ibelli<\/strong> It is Silvana Lima<\/strong> have already passed through Praia Mole in search of significant results at the beginning of their careers. The competition also serves as a showcase for local and Santa Catarina surfers who dream of following the path towards the CT (Championship Tour), the elite of world surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 edition: promises, favorites and fierce competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 edition of Layback Pro promises a lot of excitement. In men, Brazilian surfers stand out Alejo Muniz<\/strong> It is Yago Dora<\/strong>, both QS names and with memorable spells at CT. Other names to keep an eye on are Australian Jesse Mendes<\/strong>, current leader of the QS ranking, and the Peruvian Alonso Correa<\/strong>, known for his radical and airy style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the female category, the Peruvian Daniella Rosas<\/strong> arrives as the big favorite. In other words, the athlete holds the title of three-time South American champion of WSL South America and, in 2022, marked her name in the history of Layback Pro by achieving the highest female score in the competition, an impressive 9.33 points. The Brazilian Taina Hinckel<\/strong>, an experienced QS competitor, and the young promise from Santa Catarina Julia Santos<\/strong> They also promise to put on a show in the waves of Praia Mole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the competition: a celebration of surfing and local culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Layback Pro goes beyond high performance. Therefore, the event functions as a great surfing party, bringing together athletes, tourists and the local community. During competition days, Praia Mole transforms into a stage for several parallel attractions, such as live music shows, surf clinics taught by professional athletes, art exhibitions and stands selling products<\/strong> related to the universe of surfing and the beach lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The implementation of Layback Pro also contributes to the development of local tourism, boosting the region's economy with the capacity of hotels, restaurants and businesses. Therefore, the competition reinforces Florian\u00f3polis' vocation as an internationally recognized tourist destination and puts Praia Mole in the spotlight as a world-class point break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Layback Pro live and stay up to date with everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are passionate about surfing and don't have the opportunity to be present at Praia Mole during Layback Pro, don't be sad! The WSL provides live broadcasting of the competition through its official channel on the World Surf League platform<\/strong>. In addition, the broadcast features comments from sports experts, providing an immersive experience for the viewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental impact: Layback Pro committed to sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Layback Pro recognizes the importance of preserving the environment. The event organization works together with local environmental entities to minimize the ecological impact of the competition. Measures are adopted such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n