Gran Jam 2022
Welcome to the 2nd round of the freestyle beach tournament on the Canary Island Gran Canaria from 16.—18.12.2022. We’ll play open pairs and eventually add mixed pairs. Saturday and Sunday will be the main tournament days.
Communication
To get updates during the event and feel free to join our telegram channel. Get latest announcements and see who else is interested.
Flights
Book your flights better earlier than later. Currently there are some cheap direct flights from all major cities in Europe. Especially for those who are a little more flexible on their dates of arrival and duration of stay. Check out Google Flights or Momondo to get your flight. If you need any help on your travel plans, please reach out!
Accomodations
Gran Canaria is packed with beautiful options for different travel budgets. To minimise the amount of travel on the island during the tournament it’s recommended to look at Airbnb for apartments that are close to the jam spot.
For those who are interested in a longer stay, feel free to reach out to exchange some tips and location tips. The island has a diverse range of unique remote landscapes to offer which are worth spending a couple of extra days on.
Activities
Gran Canaria is a paradise for a variety of activities. Spend a day in the mountains and contemplate during a hike with exceptional views over the island. Catch some of the best waves in the world. Or just get enchanted by the dunes of Maspalomas in the south of the island. There are options to rent a car on a daily basis. Feel free to reach out soon if you prefer to explore more areas of the island by your own.
Weather
In December Gran Canaria has an average of 8 hours of sunshine in the air as well as in the water. The wind is decent with an average of 10 km/h. It can also reach more than 20 km/h. The sun rises at 8AM and sets around 6PM.
Location
The Playa de las Canteras is located in Las Palmas (the capital of Gran Canaria). A 4 km long city beach with a flat entrance. It beside jamming it invites for long beach walks and catching waves. The promenade provides spotlights that illuminates the beach during the night. So basically jams are possible 24/7.
Schedule
This year we will orient around the ocean tides schedule. This way we can ensure to have a wonderful hard pack during the tournament and provide the best jamming conditions to you.
We’ll have a welcome jam for the first arriving jammers on Friday at Las Canteras Beach. Some players will already arrive around 10th of December and are ready to jam! Stay tuned for more updates.