Surfing travel insurance
World-class breaks and classic beach towns. Surf’s up! Where’s your travel insurance?
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Stoked to be hitting those waves you’ve only dreamed of until now? You’ve mastered all that Brazil’s coasts have to offer and now it’s off to the Gold Coast, Indonesia or Oahu. But an awkward wipeout or an encounter with hidden rock could bring your dream to a premature end. So before paddling out, it’s a good idea to have your travel insurance in place.
What’s covered by travel insurance for surfing?
You might be a seasoned surfer and know the risks, but riding the waves knowing that you’re covered in the event of an accident makes you a smart surfer. A World Nomads travel policy for surfing may cover:
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Baggage Loss: What if the airline misplaces your prized board and other baggage before you’ve even seen the ocean? Make sure you follow the correct Property Irregularity Procedures and your insurance may mean you can still head to the beach.
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Lost documents: Mislaid your travel documents and wallet hopping from one beach town to another in Nicaragua? You may be able to rely on your travel insurance to ensure arranging replacements is smooth and easy.
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Emergency Medical Care: One minute you’re flying across the waves, the next you’ve seriously wiped out. Getting overseas travel insurance for urgent or emergency medical issues before traveling may have been the best decision you make if you have an accident or even suffer a disability.
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Transportation: The world’s best swells aren’t necessarily conveniently located next to the local hospital. Your travel insurance may well help you get from your secluded surfer’s paradise to the nearest medical center for treatment.
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Trip cancellation: If you or a travel companion has an accident on the waves or falls ill, meaning your trip is cut short, your policy may help you get back home and recover your pre-paid travel expenses.
Besides wave surfing, your World Nomads policy may also cover:
- Land surfing
- Stand-up paddle surfing
- Windsurfing
- Sandboarding
- Kitesurfing
- Wakeboarding
Be sure to read through your travel insurance policy carefully as certain complementary forms of medical treatment may not be covered for surfing-related accidents.
What's not covered for surfing travel insurance?
World Nomads believes in providing support so that everyone has the chance to explore all the world has to offer. But you shouldn’t visit regions that have been deemed unsafe or unadvisable for travel, and you always need to be sensible and take care. World Nomads can’t cover everything, so please be aware of a few things, such as:
- If you’re a beginner, take lessons at a surf school. Don’t go looking for a wave ‘pocket’ or a ‘ramp’!
- Don’t go out on the ocean after drinking or taking drugs.
- We can’t cover you if you don’t follow your doctor’s advice after an accident.
- You should always take due care of your personal items when heading out on the waves.
- If anything happens to you as a result of a pre-existing medical condition, you can’t expect to have your treatment covered.
How to get the most out of your travel insurance
As a surfer, there’s a good chance you’re going to be up for trying a few other adventure sports or activities while on vacation.
World Nomads provides cover for more than 150 different exciting sports and activities that you can try out while traveling overseas. But you should always make sure you carefully read the different policies - Standard, Explorer and Explorer Plus - and decide which one is right for you.
Enjoying your vacation to the max often means making the right decisions. So when heading out for those early morning breaks:
- keep an eye on the storm warnings.
- recognize your own limits and respect the ocean’s warning signs.
- check out the area beforehand and watch out for submerged rocks and reefs.
- it may be a good idea to surf with others so you can always take it in turns to stay with everyone’s stuff on the beach. Your insurance won’t cover it if your belongings have been left unattended.
Obviously, on a surfing vacation, this is what you’ll want specific coverage for. But World Nomads travel policies cover many of those other unexpected and sometimes unavoidable things that can happen when away from home.
You may need medical attention after twisting your ankle hiking over the hill to another beach or eating some local seafood that didn’t agree with you. There is still even the possibility that you might catch COVID-19. Whatever happens, travel insurance for medical emergencies is important as it may provide you with medical care and attention when far from home.
The World Nomads emergency assistance team can also provide you with 24/7 help on a range of unexpected events. These may include providing guidance to the nearest hospital or police station or informing your family back home of any emergencies and helping receive funds quickly and easily if you find yourself in difficulty.
Obviously, this is just a brief outline of why it’s a good idea to have some travel insurance if you’re on a surfing vacation. For more detailed information, get a quote online and carefully read through the policy options available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Protect your trip against unexpected cancellation.
- Explorer Plus: USD $1,500
- Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
- Standard Plan: USD $500
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Medical Expenses Overseas
Take the pain out of medical costs.
- Explorer Plus: USD $100,000
- Explorer Plan: USD $70,000
- Standard Plan: USD $30,000
Medical Expenses Overseas
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
- Explorer Plus: USD $80,000
- Explorer Plan: USD $60,000
- Standard Plan: USD $40,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Checked-in Baggage Loss
Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags by a common carrier.
- Explorer Plus: USD $1,200
- Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
- Standard Plan: USD $500
Checked-in Baggage Loss
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- Baggage
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatration
- 24 Hour Assistance Services
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:
Phone: +1 212-315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)
Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil)
WhatsApp message: +54 911 3053-3959
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.