Martins de Lima, Pedro

Cheerful and enduring gallant-sportsman from Lisbon, often described as the Father of Portuguese surfing. "Pedro was not the first person to ride waves in Portugal, as is often said" surf writer João Valente noted. "But he was our first proper surfer, introduced the sport to many others, explored the beaches, and fomented the whole scene here. He is the rightful father of Portuguese surfing." Mar...