Windham World Affairs Council Presents: Surfing as Development

As the dust settled after a decade of war and Nicaragua faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding, surfers sought out the world’s best waves. By chance they stumbled upon the remote beaches of Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, discovering a previously unknown surfing paradise. The daredevils of travel, surfers withstand anything for the thrill of a good wave. Learn how their tenacity and networking created new value and industry for Nicaragua’s sleepy coasts – paving the way for tourism development and eco-communities.

In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Tamara Stenn purchased a small surf house in Nicaragua, enabling her to be an eyewitness to Nicaraguan fishermen, restaurateurs, caretakers, and surfers, and the expats amongst them change the face of Nicaragua’s remote costs. She will share their stories. After the presentation, join us in an interactive panel discussion with Dr. Jason Old and Dr. Lindsay Usher, surfers and academics, who have been surfing and studying Nicaragua development as well.

The presentation is in person and will also be broadcast via zoom. The panelists will join via zoom and will take audience questions and participate in discussion. For more information contact:

Tamara Stenn at windhamworldaffairscouncil@gmail.com or call 802-387-6767

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