Darren Verrenkamp and the Australian Team, Driving the Future of Bodysurfing As the 2025 IBSA Finals draw to a close, the spotlight naturally shines on the world champions. But behind every great final lies an organising team whose dedication, vision, and commitment make excellence possible. This year in Australia, that team was led by Darren Verrenkamp, supported by a passionate and highly organised crew — and from the athletes’ perspective, their impact was impossible to mi

As the 2025 season draws to a close and the countdown to 2026 begins, International Bodysurfing Association reflects on a year defined by perseverance, global competition, and unforgettable performances. Among the season’s defining highlights was the Open Men victory of Chris Anderson, crowned World Champion on home soil at the 2025 Bodysurfing World Tour Finals in Australia. Congratulations Chris Anderson on winning the 2025 IBSA Finals – Open Men Division! Held at Point Car

As the countdown to the 2026 season begins, International Bodysurfing Association looks back on a defining year for the Bodysurfing World Tour. The 2025 season delivered world-class performances, emotional stories, and unforgettable moments — none more powerful than the crowning of De’Lori Gomes as World Champion in Australia. Congratulations De’Lori Gomes on winning the World Championships in Australia!! Cheeehooo!!! The 2025 IBSA World Tour Finals, held at the demanding and

The 51st Annual Ventura Bodysurfing Classic delivered a spectacular day of high performance bodysurfing as a solid combo swell and clean morning conditions set the stage for world-class competition at the South Jetty in Ventura, California. Waves in the 3–6 foot range provided both beauty and challenge throughout this important stop on the North America Region Qualifying Series —the final opportunity for many competitors to secure crucial points toward qualifying for the 2026

The year for the Australasian region finished where it all began in spectacular fashion – the site of the IBSA World Tour Finals that everyone is still talking about – Cartys. The Search mobile formula has proved a winner with competitors and the crew couldn’t believe their luck when again the conditions lined up for Cartys to fire – the first time in three months. Excitement was palpable through all the chat groups the night before. This was the site that greeted the competi

The black-sand beach of Papara welcomed a landmark event on Saturday as Tahiti hosted the first-ever Faahee Tino Contest, an international bodysurfing competition officially integrated into the Bodysurfing World Tour. The event served as a qualifier for the 2026 World Tour Finals, scheduled to take place in France in September next year. Despite a week filled with weather uncertainties, Tahiti offered competitors a perfect one-day window of clean, beautiful waves at Taharuu.

Lehoux and Hegoas dominate in Mehdia’s powerful surf as Moroccan athletes inspire the next generation. Paul Grieumard and Alyssa Sauvy crowned 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour Champions. The second stage of the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour unfolded on Saturday, November 8, at the iconic beach of Mehdia, in solid 2-meter surf with 11-second periods. The swell rose throughout the day, offering the kind of raw, powerful conditions that make Mehdia one of North Africa’s premier bodysurfing des

Realização: Kpaloa, ABSP (Associação Brasileira de Surf de Peito), ACSP (Associação Carioca de Surf de Peito), Conexão Bodysurf, Recantinho, Família Bodysurf São Conrad. Realizado na praia de São Conrado (Posto 13 no sábado e canto direito no domingo). Estado: Rio de Janeiro Cidade: Rio de Janeiro Nos dias 08 e 09/11/2025 (Sábado e Domingo) entre as 8:00 horas e 17:00 horas. No sábado tivemos perto de cancelar o evento devido à um ciclone, mas por volta das 8 horas o vento co

The 2025 European Bodysurf Tour opened on October 3–4 on the beaches of Anglet, bringing together athletes from seven nations. Each competitor shared the same goal: earning points toward qualification for the 2026 World Final, which will be held on the French coast. Despite a challenging forecast and an incoming storm, the event was successfully completed thanks to the commitment of organizers, judges, and volunteers. On Friday, the competition director launched the Open divi

The shores of Del Mar, California once again played host to the highly anticipated Del Mar Bodysurf Festival on October 12, 2025, drawing world-class bodysurfers, fans, and ocean enthusiasts from across the nation. This year's festival, held under glorious California sunshine and consistent, rideable 4-foot swells, proved to be another resounding success, celebrating the raw athleticism and camaraderie unique to the bodysurfing community. The contest at Powerhouse Park in Del

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Damos a conoser los resultados y lo que vivimos durante todos el evento qs clasificatorio al mundial de bodysurf 2026. Lugar: Playa...

The biggest two weeks in world bodysurfing, the Coolum Wedge Festival followed by the IBSA World Tour Finals, kicked off on Friday the...

The 2025 IBSA World Tour Finals has just wrapped up as the bodysurfing world draws its collective breath. After four days of frantic...

The IBSA (International Bodysurfing Association) World Tour 2024 culminated in an extraordinary moment: Alix, a 22-year-old lifeguard...

USA BodySurfing launched the 2025 BodySurfing World Tour - Qualifying Series (BWT-QS) for North America on April 4th at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA. Salt Creek was the first of three BWT-QS events to be held in California this year. The conditions were ideal for competitors and spectators. Consistent 2-4 foot waves with no wind and sunny skies prevailed all day. The contest honored the legendary bodysurfer Mark Drewelow, who grew up in Dana Point and recently passed aw

It is with a heavy heart that we remember Mark Christopher Drewelow, the exceptional athlete and beloved figure in the bodysurfing...

Coolum Beach has been officially recognized by the international bodysurfing community and selected to host the 2025 IBSA Bodysurfing...

Men’s Ranking The 2024 Open Men category rankings from the Bodysurfing World Tour Finals are here! This year’s standings celebrate not...

The inaugural IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals were held at the iconic Point Panic in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 4th to June 14th,...