Mr.Sathish Kumar creates history by crossing India Sri Lanka channel

Mr.Sathish Kumar creates history by crossing India Sri Lanka channel

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Beach Clean Up, Ocean Awareness, Surf Development

Meet Sathish Kumar, a renowned Stand Up Paddle Athlete and Founder of SUP MARINAA Club. He created history by becoming the first Indian to represent the country in ICF SUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Hungary in 2021. Sathish has also represented India in numerous international SUP competitions and has been appreciated by Hon’ble Vice-President of India. He is a staunch conservator of a plastic-free ocean and conducts plastic awareness paddling every year to create awareness about the dumping of plastic waste in waterbodies. This year, he has set his sights on a new world record by Stand Up Paddling solo between Dhanushkodi, India to Thalaimannar, Sri Lanka and returning to India, to create plastic awareness between the two countries in the historical pathway of Palk Strait. This solo paddling event will be dedicated to “ONE OCEAN SUMMIT” and India’s commitment to eliminating single-use plastic.

‘Surfing Swami’ always dreamt of doing this and today it’s such a happy moment to see that this has come true!

Mantra Beach Cleanup with NCC Cadets

Mantra Beach Cleanup with NCC Cadets

by | Jan 8, 2023 | Beach Clean Up

The Surfing Swami Foundation and 75 NCC cadets held a beach cleanup event at Mantra Beach in Mulki. The volunteers worked together to pick up trash and debris from the shoreline, making a significant impact on the cleanliness of the beach. The event was a success, with the volunteers remaining motivated and dedicated despite the challenging conditions. The Surfing Swami Foundation and the NCC cadets are already planning their next beach cleanup event.

Scholarship Presented to SSF Atheletes

Scholarship Presented to SSF Atheletes

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Surfing Swami Foundation supported athletes Raju Pujar and Pradeep Pujar, received their ISA scholarship award money of 250$ towards their education. The cheque was handed out by VP of  SFI Rammohan Paranjape @whoisram. We would like to thank @surfingindia (Mantra Surf Club) for their constant support.

We wish them both the success and would like to thank @isasurfing @fernandoaguerre and @sfisurfing for the continued support 🤙🏽🏄

Mantra Grom Search – 2022

Mantra Grom Search – 2022

by | May 22, 2022 | Surfing

Surfing Swami Foundation presents the 3rd edition of “Bolas Mantra Grom Search” 2022. The competition, which was held on Panambur beach, was a grand success that saw great talents displaying quality surfing from young girls and boys from the Mangalore region. KG Nath, deputy chairman, of NMPT, was also present as the chief guest for the event.

The event was flagged off by Gaurav Hegde, director of the Surfing Swami Foundation.

Head Judge Shamanth Kumar said 25 athletes have taken part in this competition and that the talent among the athletes has improved significantly. The surfing schools such as Mantra Surf Club, Indica Surf School, and Mangalore Surf Club have been coaching children from the age of six.

Gaurav Hegde said “Surfing Swami Foundation provides free training, surfing equipment, and scholarship for 15 athletes every year. The best six competitors will be participating in the upcoming national event “Indian Open of Surfing” which will be held at the end of the month at Panambur beach.

The prize distribution ceremony took place post the competition and was distributed by KG Nath – Dy Chairman NMPT, and Rammohan Paranjape – VP for Surfing Federation of India.

Bolas Mantra Grom Search 2022 

Boys preparing for the heat 

Praveen attempting a cutback 

Selva with a successful cutback 

Happy groms 

Just kissed the lip 

Sanvi’s not so big wave moment 

Pradeep ripping 

Ojal showing everyone how to fly 

Head Judge Shamanth Kumar explaining how to win points 

Sinchana in her zone 

The youngest grommet 

And she won the third price in girls (under 20) 

Sinchana carrying home first price 

Ojal bagged the 3rd place 

Hanumantha bagged 2nd place 

Praveena bagged 2nd place in the under 20 boys category 

K G Nath, deputy chairman, NMPT, congratulating all the groms for their effort and commitment.

Surfboard Sponsorship in association with KSMC – Karnataka State Mineral Corporation

Surfboard Sponsorship in association with KSMC – Karnataka State Mineral Corporation

by | Dec 13, 2021 | Athlete Development, Sponsorhip, Surf Development

Surfing Swami Foundation takes this opportunity to thank Karnataka State Minerals Limited for sponsoring 10 full sets of surfing boards and accessories worth 5lakhs through the CSR initiative. The surfing boards were distributed to 10 girls and boys by Shri Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman of NMPT (New Mangalore Port Trust), along with Directors of Surfing Swami Foundation, Dhananjay Shetty, Gaurav Hegde, Shamanth Kumar, Kiran Kumar, and Rammohan Paranjape Vice president for Surfing Federation of India.

The foundation conducts free training and provides various types of equipment and scholarships for over 25 children in Surfing, Beach Lifeguarding, Surf Instructor, and Stand up paddling from less privileged sections of the society.

The objective of this program is to empower skill development and scout new talents along the coast of Karnataka. The foundation has been carrying such programs for over a decade and has produced International and national level surfing and stand-up paddling champions.