Orlando Pereira was born in the famous village of Jardim do Mar and was the first surfer in Madeira Island. He was a surfer competitor and won for several years in the Madeira Regional Championship. He also represented the region in the national surf contests as well as in the World Big Waves Championships (the only one representing Madeira) in Madeira. He has worked more than 17 years with tourism in Madeira Island, working for the hotel group, Porto Bay. In 2012, he developed and created a full project of accommodation and outdoor experiences, also on this island.