Win a Trip to Portugal for 2 with Yume Surfcamps
Craving sun-soaked days, rolling waves and fresh pastel de natas?
This summer, we have teamed up with Yume Surfcamps to give one lucky winner the chance to experience the ultimate surf getaway in Portugal, and you can bring a friend along for the ride.
Whether it’s your very first time stepping onto a board or you’re ready to level up your surf skills, this retreat is designed to leave you feeling energised, inspired and totally hooked on the surf lifestyle.
Set along Portugal’s stunning Silver Coast in Praia de Mira, Yume Surfcamps offers the perfect blend of laid-back beach vibes and world-class surf conditions.
Founded by surfers Philip and Justus, Yume is all about creating a space that feels genuine, somewhere you can switch off, connect with others and immerse yourself in great food, good waves and even better company.
Think: sunrise surfs, slow mornings, yoga flows and evenings shared with new friends.
What You’ll Experience:
- 7 guided surf lessons with expert instructors
- Daily yoga sessions plus mobility classes to keep you feeling strong and surf-ready
- Full access to surfboards, wetsuits and all camp equipment
- Your own private glamping tent for two
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 delicious dinners using fresh, local ingredients
- Small group sizes for a more personal, hands-on experience
- A full schedule of camp activities and a welcoming, like-minded community
How to Enter:
To be in with a chance of winning this unforgettable trip:
- Follow @carvemag and @yumesurfcamps on Instagram
- Like the giveaway post
- Tag the friend you’d take with you
Bonus entry: Share the post to your Instagram story
Good luck! Whether you’re chasing your very first wave or your next best one, Yume is for you.
For full terms and conditions:
Portugal Surf Travel Competition – Terms and Conditions
- The CARVE Portugal Travel Competition is open to participants aged 18 and over.
- The competition is hosted by CARVE, but the retreat is fully operated and managed by Yume Surfcamps.
- Entries must be submitted via Instagram by following @carvemag and @YumeSurfcamps, liking the competition post, and tagging a friend.
- The winner will be selected at random and contacted via direct message on Instagram.
- The winner must respond within 7 days, or another winner may be chosen.
- The prize is a 7-day surf and yoga retreat at Yume Surfcamps in Portugal for two people. Flights, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included.
- The date for the retreat must be arranged with Yume Surfcamps, subject to availability.
- CARVE is not responsible for any aspect of the retreat, including but not limited to accommodation, activities, or any incidents that may occur during the trip.
- The winner agrees to provide CARVE and Yume Surfcamps with images or testimonials from the retreat for promotional purposes.
- By entering the competition, participants agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that CARVEl holds no liability for any part of the retreat experience.
- This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
Carve Magazine Issue 231
Carve Magazine Issue 231
The new issue is out. You can get it delivered to door for by hitting this link here.
Welcome back after winter and to kick off the surf season, the first mag of the year is incoming. In this In this issue you’ll find a mix of visuals and words that will push the boundaries of stoke!
Take a look as we spend a few minutes ogling Lowey’s beautiful and terrifying Mully drop. Drift through Europe’s car parks with Luke Gartside, and meet the Saltburn crew keeping it real by the pier.
On the cover is Sam Heard at Mundaka. Sam's a former top junior, turned premium wave style addict!
Plus Pheobe Strachan, one of Britain’s hardest-charging surfers, takes the spotlight, while Sean ‘Frank’ Harris reflects on 25 years in the UK surf industry. And many people will relate to Toby Donachie’s story, a reminder of the ups, downs, lulls, and glorious sets of surfing. He’s in it for the long haul.
Enjoy the issue.
Joel Gray, Editor at Large
City Kids Surfing
Sometimes as surfers we take the ocean for granted. This isn’t everyone’s reality.
The charity City Kids Surfing takes children from the gritty reality of inner city life to give them the opportunity to experience surfing. The hope is that these inner city kids will discover a life-long love of the ocean and get to know that the ocean is there for them, through lives ups and downs.
We spoke to the founder Tom Franklin, a London primary school teacher who had been working in south London for many years. Often overshadowed by the news of violence and crime, many of the children never get the chance to leave their housing estates.
Tom, how did City Kids Surfing come about?
CKS came about in 2016, when I realised that I lived in south London and went surfing all the time and it kept me sane. However most of the kids I taught had never seen the ocean (and weren't going to) - let alone gone surfing. This seemed unfair. We want there to be schools, clubs and gatherings for city groms who want to surf.
What made you realise that surfing could change a young person’s life?
It's changed my life, and most of my friends too. We had an issue in London with kids feeling a sense of belonging, so they joined gangs - we lost three to knife crime in seven years... but surfing is a global gang, based on excitement, nature access, and fun. The best gang in the world. Edgy, risky at times - definitely not boring. I knew inner city kids who'd love it, get into it - I knew we could save some.
Why surfing - not football, boxing or another sport?
I read the book 'Blue Mind’ (by Wallace J Nichols). The nature link, being in the sea. It is so different from any other sport. But it is deeply under-represented by inner city kids.
What’s been the biggest challenge of setting this charity up?
Raising money! Also keeping relationships with partnerships (although we have been very lucky with Finisterre…) and running it alongside a day job and being a dad!
What are the main barriers that stop urban kids from accessing the ocean?
Lack of awareness. Families who don't value it. Usually money. Also distance from the ocean but that’s not the main reason.
How do the kids react the first time they see the sea?
They love it - it's amazing what we see every year.
What skill can kids take from surfing that will translate into everyday life?
Resilience, courage, friendship, memories, the world is more than what they see..
What can the wider surf community do better to help open it’s doors?
Have a really good, honest look at recruitment in the surf industry.
If an inner-city grom is reading this now, what would you want to say to them?
Surfing is there for you too. A second hand board from FB Market place, a train to Newquay and a £10 per night youth hostel.
As Asheya said on our very first trip in 2017 and it’s so true, she said "It's here and surf, whether you are poor or rich - you can come here too.”
Find more below:
When we came across City Kids Surfing we had to help in some way and give the charity some exposure, so we’re holding a raffle at our Carve Launch Party at the Boardmasters Beach Bar on April 10, to raise money for the charity. Come along!
Carve Launch Party
Long Live Print!
On April 10th, Carve returns after winter with Issue 231, and we’re marking the start of the season properly. Join us at Boardmasters Beach Bar in Newquay for an evening built around surf culture, community, and the stories that keep British surfing moving forward.
What’s Happening
- 100 free pints of Korev — first come, first served (one per person)
- Music, drinks, and a packed room of the UK surf community
- First look at Issue 231
- Raffle on the night (details below)
Inside Issue 231
Kicking off the season, Issue 231 lands with a standout cover from Luke Gartside and Sam Hearn — a visual that sets the tone for everything inside.
This issue blends heavy water, honest storytelling, and the raw edges of surf culture:
- A moment with Lowey as he commits to a beautiful, intimidating Mullaghmore drop
- A road-level perspective drifting through Europe’s car parks with Luke Gartside
- The Saltburn crew, holding it down by the pier and keeping things grounded
- Pheobe Strachan, one of Britain’s most committed surfers, stepping into focus
- Sean “Frank” Harris reflecting on 25 years in the UK surf industry
- Toby Donachie’s journey — a reminder that surfing is rarely linear, but always worth it
Supporting City Kids Surfing
We’re proud to support City Kids Surfing, a charity creating opportunities for young people who might not otherwise access the ocean.
They work with children from inner-city backgrounds, offering surf therapy programmes that build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging through time in the water. It’s about experiencing the coast, developing life skills, and finding a new environment where they can thrive.
We are running a raffle with seriously good prizes with the proceeds supporting their work.
Key Details
- Date: 10th April
- Time: 6-9pm
- Location: Boardmasters Beach Bar, Newquay
- Entry: Free
Rip Curl GromSearch
Who will be crowned Rip Curl GromSearch champions in 2026?
Following an incredible 2025 season, the world renowned competition series dedicated to the planet’s best young surfers is back across the globe.
In Europe, the circuit will feature five events, leading to the European Final. The two Under 16 winners will earn their place to face the best surfers from each region at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final.
European event calendar
• 1st event: Tonfano, Italy (Waiting period from April 4 to May 15)
• 2nd event: Somo, Spain (May 1 to 3)
• 3rd event: Newquay, United Kingdom (May 23 and 24)
• 4th event: Ericeira, Portugal (June 5 to 7)
• 5th event: Lacanau, France (August 26 to 29)
• European Final: O2 Surftown Munich, Germany (September 19)
Last year, the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final took place in France, in the Landes region. Two Australians, Ocean Lancaster and Eliza Richardson, claimed victory on the Santocha break in Capbreton.
Wildcards may also be awarded to young talents from countries where the GromSearch is not held, or to those who did not have the opportunity to participate.
Since its creation in 1999, the Rip Curl GromSearch has revealed many of today’s leading figures on the world stage. Former competitors include multiple WSL World Champions and Olympic medallists such as Gabriel Medina, three time World Champion, Stephanie Gilmore, eight time World Champion, as well as Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks, Olympic Champions in 2024.
Competition categories
Boys
• Under 16
• Under 14
• Under 12
Girls
• Under 16
• Under 14
• Under 12
Thank you to the European Rip Curl GromSearch sponsors for their support: Citroën, SunBum, I Sea and FCS, as well as all partners, federations and surf schools who help make this circuit possible.
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