The Euromaster celebrated its big moment in Las Américas with the decisive rounds of the three titles at stake. Under solid conditions, the Masters surfers proved that their talent remains as sharp as ever, delivering a show worthy of their level to the crowd gathered at the Spanish Left.

Jonathan González (16.00)—a Tenerife surf legend and one of the greatest riders in Canary Islands history—was crowned European Champion in the +40 division. In the final, he outscored France’s Michael “Miky” Picon (13.30), fellow Tenerife surfer Ayose Fernández (10.40), and Gran Canaria’s Julián Cuello (7.55), in a showdown where all four proved they can still compete with anyone.

“It wasn’t in my plans to compete here. Miky came to Tenerife on vacation and convinced me to sign up. We’ve known each other for many years, he’s a good friend, we’ve had plenty of battles, and it was really fun to meet again in the water,” said González after his victory. 

In the women’s division, Elizabeth Tacoronte (9.00) claimed victory to become the +40 European Champion. The Canary Island surfer topped the direct final ahead of Russia’s Irina Tariuc (4.90), last year’s champion, as well as Renata de Olivera (4.70) and Mónica Díaz Luque (4.55). 

“It wasn’t easy because of the conditions — there were very few waves — but it’s always a luxury to compete on this break. Even with very little, you can still have a great time. The people, the girls, the atmosphere… it’s been a real pleasure”, Tacoronte said. 

The last final of the day was the +50 division, where Cantabria’s Dani García (14.50) successfully defended his title, becoming European Champion in the +50 category for the third consecutive year. In the final, he finished ahead of Portugal’s Joao Antunes (13.25), Luciano Casillas (10.15), and local surfer Félix Trujillo (3.70).

The three-time European champion highlighted the effort behind the win: “I’m very happy with how I held up both physically and mentally. Yesterday I had a bad day, and today I had to make it through several repechage rounds and surf many heats before reaching the final to have the chance to defend my title”. 

This edition of the Euromaster comes to a close after yet another year of growth, welcoming an increasing number of participants and bringing together more European talent than ever. As Arona’s mayor Fátima Lemes highlighted, “the Euromaster is much more than a competition: it is a meeting point between generations, a celebration of the talent that has shaped the history of European surfing and continues to inspire those who are just starting out”. 

“For Arona, it is an honor to welcome surfers who have been international icons and who, thanks to events like this, remain connected to competition through the experience and passion that define them. Our municipality firmly believes in the value of sport—its power to bring people together and showcase the best of our destination. We thank all participants, both local and from across Europe, for continuing to choose Arona as their gathering point”, she added. 

The Spring Surfest Las Américas Pro now heads into its final stretch, and it is time for the Eurokids, the competition for the youngest surfers, featuring Europe’s best riders under 14. Competition directors have declared a Lay Day for Friday, December 5, so the festival’s final event will begin on Saturday. 

This event would not be possible without the support of institutions such as Turismo de Arona; the Cabildo, through Turismo de Tenerife and the Tenerife Awaken Emotions brand; Islas Canarias and the Gobierno de Canarias; as well as brands like Spring Hotels and Corona, and collaborating companies such as Surfactory, Local Motion, Quirónsalud, Papagayo Tenerife and Veinte 04. 

The full schedule of activities and all the latest updates from the Spring Surfest Las Américas Pro are available on the event’s official website (lasamericassurfpro.com) and on its social media channels (@lasamericasurfpro). 

 An incredible 424 of the world’s best junior surfers marched in a Parade of Nations along the boardwalk of the Punta Rocas High Performance Center to join in celebrating the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC). Held at the iconic break of Punta Rocas, the event will begin competition tomorrow, December 6, and run until December 14.

Representatives from a record 57 national teams make up the massive numbers. Members from each nation joined in the traditional ISA Sands of the World ceremony, pouring sand from their home beaches into one container as a symbol of the peaceful gathering of nations of the world through surfing.

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This Tuesday, a new edition of the Euromaster gets underway at Playa de Las Américas — the championship for surfers aged 40 and over. Organized by the European Surfing Federation, the event will bring together more than 60 riders from across Europe, all ready to showcase their best surfing on the iconic left-hand wave of Las Palmeras.

This afternoon, the Competition Department released the heats and schedule for the opening day. Competitors were also informed of several updates compared to previous editions. For 2025, the +35 category has been removed, leaving only two divisions: +40 and +50. Both will crown the new European Masters Champions in the coming days. 

Lanzarote surfer Christian Jiménez, Spain’s +40 champion last June in Asturias, arrives as one of the leading contenders for the title. The Canarian rider won the now-discontinued +35 category last year in Las Américas, where he finished ahead of Dani García, another key name to follow. 

The Cantabrian surfer, who also finished runner-up at the Spanish Championships this year behind Jiménez, returns to his signature event in excellent form. García will look to defend his +50 title for the third consecutive year, while also seeking revenge against the rival who has denied him several recent victories. 

This event would not be possible without the support of institutions such as Turismo de Arona; the Cabildo, through Turismo de Tenerife and the Tenerife Awaken Emotions brand; Islas Canarias and the Gobierno de Canarias; as well as brands like Spring Hotels and Corona, and collaborating companies such as Surfactory, Local Motion, Quirónsalud, Papagayo Tenerife and Veinte 04. 

The full schedule of activities and all the latest updates from the Spring Surfest Las Américas Pro are available on the event’s official website (lasamericassurfpro.com) and on its social media channels (@lasamericasurfpro). 

Praia do Ouro became the key meeting point for European Stand Up Paddle this weekend as it hosted the final of the first edition of the European SUP League (ESL), an event organized by the Sesimbra Surf Club, the European Surf Federation, and the European SUP League. With nearly one hundred athletes from 10 countries, the Sesimbra SUP Festival wrapped up a decisive inaugural year for the international growth of the sport and marked the starting point for the 2026 season.

In addition to the official competitions —SUP Technical Race (Saturday) and SUP Marathon (Sunday)— the festival offered a wide public program, including Adaptive SUP, try-out sessions, guided tours, and outreach activities for children, youth, and families to experience SUP in a fun, accessible, and safe way.

Spectacular Technical Race at Praia do Ouro

On Saturday, the Technical Race took place on a course designed around a natural breakwater that acted as a grandstand, allowing spectators to follow the action just a few meters away from the athletes. The format —fast, visual, and highly accessible, a hallmark of the ESL— delivered exciting, quick heats suitable for all categories, from Under-8 to Grandmaster.

Weather conditions were ideal: slightly cloudy skies, no wind, and flat water, creating perfect conditions for smooth races and a very high competitive level.

A demanding Marathon to close the weekend

On Sunday, the SUP Marathon unfolded under very different conditions. Offshore wind, with intense and shifting gusts, added difficulty to the new course proposed by the organizers. Even so, the race maintained a high level of competitiveness and left very positive impressions among the athletes, who highlighted the quality of the route, the technical demands, and the excellent work on safety and course marking.

Strong public turnout and international success

Despite taking place at the end of a season packed with European and international events, participation reached nearly 100 registered athletes, consolidating Sesimbra as a strategic location for SUP in Europe and reinforcing the international projection of the league.

During the official awards ceremony, Overall titles for all disciplines were presented, along with the General Overall resulting from the combined results of the Technical Race and Long Distance. The ceremony also served to unveil, for the first time, the official calendar of the 2026 European SUP League, which will represent the second and definitive phase of consolidation for the circuit.

Acknowledgments and exemplary local collaboration

The European SUP League highlighted the excellent work carried out by the Sesimbra Surf Club and its team, as well as the technical support of the Sesimbra Nautical Club, whose expertise in maritime operations —especially course marking, support boats, and on-water safety— was key to ensuring the success of the event.

“It has been a flawless season finale. Sesimbra has shown remarkable organizational capacity and a huge passion for SUP. This event marks not only the end of our first league but also the beginning of a much more ambitious and unified European project for 2026,” stated the ESL organization.

About the European SUP League

The ESL is the first official European Stand Up Paddle circuit, sanctioned by the European Surf Federation. It was created with the aim of unifying events, promoting grassroots development, boosting high-performance competition, and building an inclusive and accessible competitive environment for all categories. The first edition in 2025 laid the foundations for a project that will continue to expand in 2026.

The 2025 European Longboard Tour concluded in style at Praia do Guincho , just outside Lisbon, with thrilling finals and high-level competition shaping the season’s champions. Portugal’s Raquel Bento and António Dantas claimed the wins at the event, while Denmark’s Thilde Rasmussen and Dantas were crowned European champions for the season.
Praia do Guincho delivered challenging, textured waves, pushing surfers to combine precision, style, and strategic wave selection in duels that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

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Mehdia Beach hosted a spectacular stop of the IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour, organized by the Royal Moroccan Surfing Federation and the KAC Surf Club, under the authority of ESF / EBSA / IBSA.

Powerful 1.8m waves with a 12-second period provided an exceptional playground for bodysurfers from France, Morocco, Portugal, Italy, England, and Spain.

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