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Barbados welcomes you to our Caribbean island which is known for the sea, sun and sand, but whatBarbados offers, goes way beyond the physical, it is an experience that touches the heart and soul.Barbados is an island filled with friendly smiles, pulsating rhythmic vibes, contrasting coasts and ofcourse world-famous rums.

Although a small island in size, Barbados is definitely large when it comes to character. Steepedin history, culture and tradition the island exudes a natural charm which is uniquely ‘Bajan’.

The eastern most Caribbean island, Barbados is relatively flat around the edges, risinggently to a central highland region. The highest point is Mount Hillaby, 336m.

Barbados is divided into 11 parishes: Christ Church, Saint Andrew, Saint George,Saint James, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Lucy, Saint Michael, Saint Peter,Saint Phil ip and Saint Thomas. The capital city and main shopping centerof Bridgetown is an intriguing blend of Euro-bbean. Wooden fishingboats painted in the national colors of blue and yellow anchored inthe shadow of large medieval-looking government buildings.

Something of a time warp, Bridgetown is very much aCaribbean island. Flying fish, one of the national symbols,are eaten in restaurants l ike hamburgers and afternoontea is observed, even on the beaches.

DRIILL HALLBEACH

Area: 21 miles longand 14 miles wide,

with almost 800 milesof hard surface road.

www.visitbarbados.com

Population:

About 280,000 people,making it one of the most

densely populated countriesin the world.

GETTING TOBARBADOSGAIA (Grantley Adams International Airport) is Barbados’ only

airport and the aviation hub of the Eastern Caribbean, handling daily fl ights

to and from the other Caribbean islands connecting to major cities in the US,

Canada, UK and Europe. Nonstop fl ights occur daily to London, Toronto, New

York, and Miami as well as to most of our Caribbean neighbours.

From 2004-2006, GAIA undertook a major terminal expansion and renovation

project which saw us transform from a single terminal building into a two terminal

facil ity with dedicated departures and arrivals terminals. These buildings are l inked by a

fresh, tent-themed architectural approach to take full advantage of our tropical climate, yet

be totally functional and modern. These changes cater to increased aircraft and passenger

arrivals and ensure the comfort of all users of the airport.

Direct travel between Martinique and Barbados could be tricky on the

smaller Caribbean airl ines, if you intend to travel with surfboards.

Travel through a larger airport (Miami, etc.) and then to Barba-

dos might be a better route. Consult your travel agent

before booking these flights.

Hilton Barbados ResortNeedhams Point Lighthouse,Dr i l l Hal l Beach,Br idgetown BB1 1000,BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 426-0200www.hiltonbarbadosresort.com

Courtyard by MarriottBARBADOSThe Garr ison Histor ic Area,Br idgetown BB15156,BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 625-0000www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bgicy-courtyard-bridgetown-barbados

Radisson AquaticaResort Barbados Aquatic Gap, Car l isle Bay,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 426-4000www.radisson.com

Savannah Beach HotelHastings Main Rd,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 434-3800www.savannahbarbados.com

Sugar Bay BarbadosGarr ison Rd,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 622-1 120www.sugarbaybarbados.com

We highly recommend that you get a rental car in orderto access the rest of Barbados.

All hotels are within a ½ mile to the surf break at Drill Hall Beach.

Coconut Car Rentalsand Tours BarbadosDayrel l Road, Rockley,Chr ist Church,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone:+1 (246) 437-0297www.coconutcars.com

Top Car RentalsBridgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 435-0378www.barbadoscarrentals.com

Courtesy-Rent-A-CarWi ldey, St. Michael,BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 431-4160www.courtesyrentacar.com

Stoutes Car Rental - Barbados AirportOutside of Arr ival Hal l,Grant ley Adams Internat ional Ai rport,Ai rport Access Rd., BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 416-4456www.stoutescar.com

The Garr ison Histor ic Area, Hast ings,Chr ist Church BB15156, Barbados, W.I.

Tel: (246) 427 1655 | Tol l free UK: 0808-238- 0051Tol l free US & amp; Canada: 1-888- 506-0448

Emai l: reservat ions@coconut-court.comwww.coconut-court.com

BARBADOS SURF CONTESTACCOMMODATION RATES

(Val id for Stays between 02-16, Apr i l 2017)BOOKING CODE: “SURFMOJO”

SURF IN BARBADOSWhen the world was created, Barbados was given an abundance of potential for becoming a surfer’s paradise. The island’s location far out in the Atlantic Ocean

allows waves to travel thousands of kilometers on the bottom of the sea to finally unload all the power it developed during it’s long journey over Barbados’ coral reefs.

As Barbados is a coral island, a coral reef stretches all around Barbados‘ coastline, providing for unlimited surfing conditions all over. No matter whether a swell

approaches the island from a northerly or westerly direction or whether it’s moving in from the east or the south, Barbados is guaranteed to have surf somewhere along

its shores at almost any given day of the year.

DRILL HALL

Drill Hall, aka Branden ’s, is located on the South Coast, near to Br idgetown. This wave is a long left that is perfect for al l levels of Surfers. The big open face of the wave makes i t great for hitt ing the l ip and gett ing long r ides. Dr i l l Hal l breaks on a reef and reels for about 75 meters.

Good swell direction: South East Good wind direction: East, North East

Swell size: Starts working at 1.0m-1.5m/3ft-5ftand holds up to 4m/10ft and over

Best tide position: All tides

THE WAVE @ DRILL HALL BEACH

TIDE, SWELL & WIND

Type: Reef-rocky Direction: Left with Short RightsBottom: Reef (pockets of sand)Normal length: 100m to 120m

Good swell direction: North East Good wind direction: South West, South

Swell size: Starts working at 1.0m-1.5m/3ft-5ftand holds up to 4m/10ft and over

Best tide position: All tides

THE WAVE @ SOUP BOWL

TIDE, SWELL & WIND

Type: Reef-rocky Direction: Right with Short Lefts

Bottom: ReefNormal length: Short 50m

SURF IN BARBADOSBACK UP LOCATION

(SOUP BOWL)Soup Bowl Is located on the east coast of Barbados in the town of Bathsheba. Soup Bowl is a Right Break better known for i ts Heavy r ight Barrels. But Soup Bowl also has great punchy lefts on the smal ler days with perfect l i tt le barrels and ai r sect ions. Soup Bowl is on the Windy Side of the Island but faces sl ight ly more south and the wind tends to be more side shore making the faces of the wave clean even i f the outside looks choppy. The current runs North up the Beach and is r ight where the channel is to paddle out, The beach is beaut i ful at Soup Bowl and the rocks are very sharp and ful l of sea urchins so tread l ight ly. Before you paddle out ask the locals about the l ine up and stay safe.

Al l Smal ler amounts wi l l be paid in cash at the event. Larger amounts wi l l be deal t with by WSL North America WSL North America

wi l l be handl ing the transfers.

P R I Z E M O N E Y

Language: English

Currency: Barbados Dollars

Local time zone: UTC-4

Countrycalling code: +246Traveladaptor: Type A&B

RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

PHARMACIES HOSPITALS

SURF SHOPS

Sugar Bay BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 622-1101• Reef Restaurant • Col in ’s Beach Bar & Gri l l• Sizzle Steak House• UMI• The Coffee Bean

imARTLanterns Mal l,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 271-0345

LAZY DAYSQuayside Centre, Rockley,Chr ist Church, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 435-8115 PADDLE BARBADOSAquatic Gap,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 249-2787 DREAD OR DEAD SURFHastings Main Rd.,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 228-4785

THE queen elizabethhospital - qehMart indale's Road,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 436-6450 CALLIES PHARMACY

Shot Hal l Ave.,Bayside Plaza,Bay St., Br idgetown,BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 431-9560 LEWIS DRUG MARTHighway 7,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 435-8090

BROWN SUGARRESTAURANTPhone: +1 (246) 426-7684

Ambulance • Dial 511

Fire • Dial 311

Police • Dial 211

DIPPER'S BEACH BARPhone: +1 (246) 426-4434

SAHARA ARABICGRILL & FALAFELPhone: +1 (246) 437-8281

MAMA MIAITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIAPhone: +1 (246) 434-3354

BLAKEY's BAR& RESTAURANT Phone: +1 (246) 228-5284

HiltonPhone: +1 (246) 426-0200• Cuppa Café• Lighthouse Restaurant• The Gri l le• Water ’s Edge Bar

Hyperbaric Chamber • Scuba DivingPhone: +1 (246) 436-5483

BarbadosCoast GuardVHF Channel 16,call code 8 PAPA ZULU,or Phone: +1 (246) 427-8819

BOARDREPAIRSDREAD OR DEAD SURFHastings Main Rd.,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 228-4785 SURFERS ZONESURF SHOPPhone: +1 (246) 262-1975 RAPO SURFBOARDSPhone: +1 (246) 232-9180

BAYVIEW HOSPITALMart indale's Road,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 436-5446

ATM SUPERMARKETS

Hilton Barbados ResortNeedhams Point Lighthouse,Dr i l l Hal l Beach,Br idgetown, Barbados SOL GAS STATIONChelsea Road,St. Michael, Barbados

LANTERNS MALLMain Road, Highway 7,Br idgetown, Barbados

THE CITY OF BRIDGETOWNAl l Avai lable Banks

Air Canada • 1 (246) 428-1635 • www.aircanada.comAmerican Airlines • 1-800-433-7300 • www.aa.comAvianca • 1-800-284-2622 • www.avianca.comBritish Airways • 1 (246) 428-0908 • www.britishairways.comCaribbean Airlines • 1-800-744-2225 • www.caribbean-airl ines.comCondor • 1-866-960-7915 • www.condor.comDelta • 1-800-221-1212 • www.delta.comExecutive Air • 1 (246) 428-3271 • www.eaairl ines.comJet Blue • 1-800-538-2583 • www.jetblue.comLIAT 1974 • 1-888-844-5428 • www.liatairl ine.comVirgin Atlantic • 1-800-862-8621 • www.virgin-atlantic.comWest Jet • 1-877-737-7001 • www.westjet.com

The Best ways to travel from Martinique to Barbados is to fly with Liat, but surfboards could be an issue. Or, travel from Martinique to Florida to Barbados (more options this way) on a major airl ine carrier.

AIRLINES

All ATMS are within a½ mile to the surf break Massy Stores

Supermarket Worthing,Br idgetown, BarbadosPhone: +1 (246) 435-7927

Trimart Supermarketwww.facebook.com/TrimartBarbados/

GOOD TIPSDon’t Wear CamouflageThat military pattern may be on-trend in the world of fashion, but you’d better leave any camouflage-wear at home if you’re Barbados bound. It’s actually illegal for anyone but the Barbados Defense Force to do this style here. Even toddlers in cute pink camo shorts are prohibited. Seriously. Visitors have had contraband camouflage clothing confiscated at the airport and have been denied entry at some attractions for this unwitting offense. You may not be arrested if you’re caught in an army fatigue bikini, but you may be asked to change.

Don’t Sunbathe ToplessThis isn’t the French riviera or Miami’s South Beach. Barbados is a modest country where “clothing optional” isn’t an option. Public nudism is actually against the law here, so don’t try to sneak a full tan job while out by the pool. Furthermore, the locals prefer you to keep beachwear at the pool or beach. Don’t go stroll ing around town or expect to sit at a non-beach restau-rant in your trunks or bikini top. Cover up appropriately, please.

Don’t Light a Fire on the BeachAs tempting as it may be to sing “Kumbaya” around a campfire on the beach, toasted marshmallows and all, it’s really not permitted in Barbados. You do occasionally see locals doing it for special events (a January Christmas tree burning at Surfer’s Bay is popular) but this is mostly on out-of- the-way beaches where the authorities turn a blind eye. Best not to collect drift wood and light a match on the beach outside your hotel, though. You might be able to enjoy a tourist bonfire at the Hilton or Harbour Lights, or see the fishermen fanning the flames on the sands at Oistins.

Don’t Forget, They Drive on the LeftLike their British colonial forefathers, Barbadians drive on the left hand side of the road. American, Canadian and other “right side” tourists might need a day to acclimatize to this when renting a car for their trip. Also, look both ways when crossing the road as your instincts might be a bit off.

Don’t Touch the Manchineel FruitThose big shady trees with the little green apples look inviting and harmless enough, but manchineels are toxic. You don’t want to touch any fruit on the ground, or even sit under the boughs during a rain shower. These trees contain a milky sap that can blister the skin on contact and cause blindness if rubbed in the eye. In fact, the Caribs used to use this on their poison arrows. Many manchineel trees on Barbados beaches have a warning sign on them or are painted with a red ring, but not all.

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