The penultimate event on the ASP World Tour, the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro takes place at Florianopolis in Santa Catarina. The world's best surfers battle it out for US$340,000 in prize money.
Joaquina beach is situated within Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, whose main attractions are the 42 beaches, 30 islands, copious dunes, lagoons and rivers.
Competitive surfing is organised by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) along a two-tier system. The highest level is the World Championship Tour (WCT), where the top men and women compete for the crown of World Champion throughout the year.
Competitive surfing is organised by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) along a two-tier system. The highest level is the World Championship Tour (WCT), where the top men and women compete for the crown of World Champion throughout the year.