I'm an ocean enthusiast, passionate for SUP Race, SUP Surf and Surf. And also passionate for all sports. I'm currently doing a degree in Sports Science. Love competing and what I can know with everything involved. 

I was born and raised in Costa Rica. After graduating high school in San Jose I attended University in British Columbia, Canada. I moved to Hawaii after completing my degree and started working at Kukio Golf and Beach Club. SUP had just started and I learned how to paddle and got hooked. I entered some local races and had success and was invited to race the inaugural Battle of the Paddle in 2008. I won the race which catapulted me into my SUP career. I followed up the BOP win with a win at the 2009 Molokai to Oahu race, to date my proudest racing accomplishment. In 2010, Morgan Hoesterey and I paddled all of the channels in Hawaii to raise awareness against plastics in the ocean. I spent 2010-2015 traveling around the world competing in a variety of events. 2013 was a highlight year with close runner-up finishes at Carolina Cup, Molokai 2 Oahu and the Battle of the Paddle. My son was born in 2017 and I've spent the last 5 years enjoying watching him grow up. Training looks different now with my son and a full time job (I'm the manager of Outdoor Pursuits at Kukio) but it's been awesome getting back into it. It's been 6 years since my last competitive event but I'm excited to be back, I've missed the community! 

So happy to be able to join a Stand Up Paddleboard world competition 

and really stoked to represent my town and my country Costa Rica 

I'm a lifeguard and an ISA / ILS course presenter, surfer, father, brother, and I'm just super stoked to be here! 

Live Broadcasting in all social media and talk about each country

Costa Rica pura vida

All the best ! Keep paddling

Thanks god !