Surf Competition Travel Insurance2025-10-27T04:16:34+00:00

Coverage for Competitive Surfers, Teams & Event Travelers

Whether you’re competing in a local invitational, a professional world tour stop, or traveling to support a team, Surfing Competition Travel Insurance ensures complete protection at every stage of your journey. From training sessions and heats to transit delays or lost boards, our policies safeguard athletes, coaches, and media crews throughout competition travel.

At STI Surf Travel Insurance, we partner with leading global insurers who understand the demands of surf events — offering flexible protection for athletes, families, and staff traveling to contests around the world.

Why You Need Surf Competition Travel Insurance

Surf competitions involve complex logistics multiple boards, long-distance travel, and weather-dependent schedules. Standard travel insurance often excludes organized sporting events, making specialized coverage essential.

Surf trips often involve unpredictable weather, multiple flights, and remote destinations.

  • Medical and evacuation coverage during competition or training

  • Refunds for cancelled or rescheduled contests and travel

  • 24-hour emergency assistance during international events

  • CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) upgrades for charter flexibility

  • Surfboard and equipment protection in transit or on-site

  • Trip delay, interruption, or baggage loss protection

  • 24/7 global medical and travel assistance

Key Benefits of Surf Travel Insurance Plans

Coverage details vary by insurer, but most plans include:

Medical & Evacuation Coverage

Protection for injuries sustained during training or competition.

Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimbursement for event delays or cancellations due to illness or weather.

Surfboard & Equipment Protection

Coverage for multiple boards and competition gear.

Adventure Sports Inclusion

Automatically includes surfing and related water sports.

Competition & Training Coverage

Optional coverage for organized surf events and scheduled practice sessions.

CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason):

Optional add-on offering flexibility for changing plans.

Liability Protection

Covers accidental damage or injury to others during travel or events.

24/7 Global Assistance

Global response for medical and travel emergencies, including vessel coordination.

Who Is This Coverage For?

Surf travel insurance is ideal for:

Professional and amateur surf competitors
Instructors, coaches, and athletes attending camps or events
Families and spectators traveling with competitors
Surf clubs or schools entering organized contests
Photographers, media, and logistics crews
Volunteers or sponsors attending global surf events

Who Can Apply?

Surf travel insurance plans are available to:
  • U.S., EU/UK, Canada, Brazil, Australian, and travelers from 140 countries worldwide

  • Medical and evacuation benefits

  • Trip cancellation and interruption coverage

  • Families and groups travelling together

Most surf policies can include
  • Medical, evacuation, and repatriation benefits while surfing

  • Gear and board protection for loss or damage

  • Optional upgrades for competition or professional events

  • CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason):

Note: Standard recreational surfing is covered automatically. Big-wave and tow-in surfing are included with no limits from shore. All levels of surf competitions are covered under competition travel pages

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Have questions or a complex itinerary? Contact our team at [email protected] — we’re happy to help you find the best coverage for your journey.



Are professional events covered?2025-10-27T03:18:17+00:00

Yes — select Auras and IMG Global plans provide professional and high-performance athlete coverage.

Can I add Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR)?2025-10-27T03:17:41+00:00

Yes — Generali and IMG Signature Plus plans include CFAR upgrade options.

Do I need evacuation coverage for competitions?2025-10-27T03:17:19+00:00

Yes — many contests are held at remote beaches or reefs, making evacuation coverage vital.

Is surfboard damage covered during events or travel?2025-10-27T03:16:54+00:00

Yes — most partner insurers include protection for declared surfboards and competition gear.

Can coaches and family members be covered under the same policy?2025-10-27T03:16:24+00:00

Yes — Generali, Auras, and IMG Global provide companion policies for teams and families.

Does travel insurance cover surf competitions?2025-10-27T03:15:50+00:00

Yes — Auras (global) and IMG Travel Sport (U.S. only) specifically include organized surf events and training participation.

Disclaimer

Coverage availability, limits, and eligibility vary by insurer and country of residence.
Always read the policy wording or Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before purchase.
Certain high-risk or professional surf activities may require specific plan types or add-ons.

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