{"id":3118,"date":"2026-03-02T16:28:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/?page_id=3118"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:30:58","slug":"gear-donation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/gear-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Donation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who we are:<\/b> SWELL ADVENTURES LTDA\u00a0 <\/span>Contact:<\/b> swelladventures1@gmail.com \/ +5521970877781.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pass It Forward.<\/span><\/p>

Surfing changed our lives.<\/span>
<\/span> It can change someone else\u2019s too.<\/span><\/p>

Through Swell Adventures, we collect gently used surf equipment and bring it directly to fragile and remote coastal communities where access to gear is limited \u2014 but talent, curiosity, and potential are not.<\/span><\/p>

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Why This Matters<\/b><\/h3>

In many coastal communities:<\/span><\/p>

  • Kids grow up next to the ocean<\/span>

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  • They see waves every day<\/span>

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  • But they don\u2019t have access to boards, leashes, or basic equipment<\/span>

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    A single surfboard can open:<\/span><\/p>

    • A new skill<\/span>

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    • A new identity<\/span>

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    • A new source of confidence<\/span>

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    • A future in coaching, competition, or tourism<\/span>

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      Access creates opportunity.<\/span><\/p>

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      What We Accept<\/b><\/h3>

      We collect gently used:<\/span><\/p>

      • Surfboards (all sizes)<\/span>

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      • Soft tops for beginners<\/span>

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      • Leashes<\/span>

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      • Fins<\/span>

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      • Board bags<\/span>

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      • Wetsuits<\/span>

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      • Rashguards<\/span>

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      • Surf wax<\/span>

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      • Ding repair kits<\/span>

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        If you\u2019re unsure whether something is usable \u2014 send us a photo first.<\/span><\/p>

        We prioritize gear that is safe and functional.<\/span><\/p>

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        Where It Goes<\/b><\/h3>

        Donations are personally delivered by our team during select Swell Adventures trips.<\/span><\/p>

        We focus on:<\/span><\/p>

        • Small coastal villages<\/span>

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        • Youth programs<\/span>

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        • Local surf collectives<\/span>

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        • Under-resourced communities<\/span>

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          We do not resell donated equipment.<\/span><\/p>

          We work directly with local leaders to ensure distribution is fair and impactful.<\/span><\/p>

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          The Impact<\/b><\/h3>

          For some kids, it\u2019s their first board.<\/span>
          <\/span> For some teenagers, it becomes their first job.<\/span>
          <\/span> For some communities, it strengthens local surf culture in a sustainable way.<\/span><\/p>

          We are not \u201csaving\u201d anyone.<\/span>
          <\/span> We are expanding access.<\/span><\/p>

          The ocean already belongs to them.<\/span><\/p>

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          How To Donate<\/b><\/h3>
          1. Contact us before your trip<\/span>

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          2. Let us know what gear you\u2019d like to bring<\/span>

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          3. We coordinate logistics<\/span>

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          4. If needed, we help transport it<\/span>

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            If you\u2019re not joining a trip but still want to donate, reach out \u2014 we\u2019ll discuss options.<\/span><\/p>

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            Why We Do This<\/b><\/h3>

            Swell Adventures is built on:<\/span><\/p>

            • Progression<\/span>

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            • Community<\/span>

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            • Respect for local culture<\/span>

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            • Long-term relationships<\/span>

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              This is part of that commitment.<\/span><\/p>

              When you travel with us, you don\u2019t just surf.<\/span>
              <\/span> You contribute.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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              Who we are: SWELL ADVENTURES LTDA\u00a0 Contact: swelladventures1@gmail.com \/ +5521970877781. Pass It Forward. Surfing changed our lives. It can change someone else\u2019s too. Through Swell Adventures, we collect gently used surf equipment and bring it directly to fragile and remote coastal communities where access to gear is limited \u2014 but talent, curiosity, and potential are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3118","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3118"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3125,"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3118\/revisions\/3125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swell-adventures.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}