The DOLPHIN SUP FEST is a no profit event
dedicated to the world of cetaceans & paddle surf
The aim of this festival is to make people feel immersed in nature, to which we belong
and for which we are responsible and beneficiary
All this, through the discovery of the fascinating world of dolphins and whales
& the practice of paddle surf
|
|
Dolphins & Whales are marine mammals
living mostly in every ocean and sea of our Planet. From the smaller species, to the large blue whales, these charming animals play a crucial role in maintaining the marine habitats healthy. Unfortunately, they are facing several threats caused by humans and their life is at risk. Plastic pollution and overfishing are just two of those threats. Every single action counts. Let’s discover the world of wild dolphins & whales. Let’s learn how we can observe them free and how we can help and boost their conservation. |
|
|
SUP or Stand Up Paddling
represents an ancient form of surfing. It gives you the chance to enjoy the sea in many ways: travelling long distances and living adventures, surfing waves or enjoying flat waters. More and more people are falling in love with this discipline for its versatility and its effectiveness as a physical training and we share with you our love for paddle surf as a great way to get in contact with Mother Nature. |
OUR STORY
Everything started in 2015, when Stefano and Mario met during an event in Taranto (South Italy). At this event, Stefano was sharing awareness about sea turtles conservation and Mario was involving people experiencing paddle surfing.
Stefano & Mario started to collaborate together and, in the following years, they created together the ECODAYS and other countless initiatives involving people of all ages in Sup experiences, workshops and awareness activities.
All this thanks to the growing number of kids in the KITESURF TARANTO Sup school and to the Youth Exchanges of GREENROPE that involved youngsters from all over Europe in their projects.
This collaborations was based on the common idea that what moves people in taking action is the emotion. Giving the chance to people to enjoy nature through sup was the best way to make people fall in love with nature and if people fall in love with it, they will start to live in a more sustainable way, sharing habits and habitudes of living in harmony with our Planet.
These events took place all around South Italy, mainly concentrated in Puglia, their region.
Two years later, Stefano participated in the GREEN SURF FESTIVAL in Noli, where he met Linzi Hawkin (founder of SUPKids) and SVEIN RASMUSSEN (founder of STARBOARD). During the event, took place also the first PROTECT BLUE meeting, the "conference that plays outside", created by Linzi and supported by Starboard.
Here, many ocean advocates were sharing their love for the sea, their initiatives and were learning one from each other. Just after the event, the same network of people started to be involved in the STARBOARD BLUE Programme as Ocean Ambassadors.
The Plastic Offset Program, planting mangroves in the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park in Myanmar, eco-innovation and education: there are just some of the actions of the STARBOARD BLUE Programme.
These experiences are at the base of our background on which our mission is based.
In 2020, the perfect mix of these experiences, with the growing competences of Mario as certified SUP Instructor and Stefano as marine mammal observer and biologist of the Jonian Dolphin Conservation, made possible the creation of the DOLPHIN SUP FEST, supported by a strong network of organization and people who share the same love for Mother Nature and who want to inspire people to take care of our Planet.
Stefano & Mario started to collaborate together and, in the following years, they created together the ECODAYS and other countless initiatives involving people of all ages in Sup experiences, workshops and awareness activities.
All this thanks to the growing number of kids in the KITESURF TARANTO Sup school and to the Youth Exchanges of GREENROPE that involved youngsters from all over Europe in their projects.
This collaborations was based on the common idea that what moves people in taking action is the emotion. Giving the chance to people to enjoy nature through sup was the best way to make people fall in love with nature and if people fall in love with it, they will start to live in a more sustainable way, sharing habits and habitudes of living in harmony with our Planet.
These events took place all around South Italy, mainly concentrated in Puglia, their region.
Two years later, Stefano participated in the GREEN SURF FESTIVAL in Noli, where he met Linzi Hawkin (founder of SUPKids) and SVEIN RASMUSSEN (founder of STARBOARD). During the event, took place also the first PROTECT BLUE meeting, the "conference that plays outside", created by Linzi and supported by Starboard.
Here, many ocean advocates were sharing their love for the sea, their initiatives and were learning one from each other. Just after the event, the same network of people started to be involved in the STARBOARD BLUE Programme as Ocean Ambassadors.
The Plastic Offset Program, planting mangroves in the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park in Myanmar, eco-innovation and education: there are just some of the actions of the STARBOARD BLUE Programme.
These experiences are at the base of our background on which our mission is based.
In 2020, the perfect mix of these experiences, with the growing competences of Mario as certified SUP Instructor and Stefano as marine mammal observer and biologist of the Jonian Dolphin Conservation, made possible the creation of the DOLPHIN SUP FEST, supported by a strong network of organization and people who share the same love for Mother Nature and who want to inspire people to take care of our Planet.
