2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys, Under 16 Boys

Miguel De Los Santos

Age / 16
Born / Las Terrenas
Resides in / Las Terrenas
Favorite surf break / Coson
Board / N/A
Hobbies / Surfing

Empece a surfear a los 7 años gracias a mi padre y desde el primer dia me senti muy seguro y fue algo que le dio una vuelta a mi vida. Cuando estas surfeando conectas con el mar y mas nadie solo tu y el agua cubriendote.

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 16 Boys

Gael Reyes

Age / 14
Born / Santo Domingo
Resides in / Santo Domingo
Favorite surf break / La Boya
Board / Lost driver 3.0
Biggest Achievement / 2023 Caribbean surf connection Champion
Hobbies / judo, surf

Mi nombre es Gael Reyes tengo 14 años. Naci en Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana. Empece a surfear a los 9 años y desde ese entonces se volvio mi pasión. Feliz de poder representar a Republica Dominicana en el mundial.

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys, Under 16 Boys

Sebastian Ribes

Age / 13
Born / Las Terrenas
Resides in / Las Terrenas
Favorite surf break / Playa Coson
Board / Exodus DR, Pulse, KLK
Sponsors / KLK, Pirata Surf School, Exodus,
Biggest Achievement / 1st Place National Ranking Sub-12-14
Hobbies / Jujitsu

I want to be a profesional surfer, I m daily training with Jasa team.

My coach Jason Apparicio is motivating and training me every day. We are starting to travelling in differents places for improving my surf.

I want to compete in all around the World, meeting new people and discovering news places.

It is what I want. Yewww!

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys

Isael Brito

Age / 17
Born / Andres Boca Chica
Resides in / Andres Boca Chica
Favorite surf break / La Boya
Board / lost driver 3.0
Sponsors / carambola surf house
Hobbies / surf

Me llamo Isael Brito, todos me conocen como Pinagui tengo 17 años.

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 18 Girls, Under 16 Girls

Maya Shaw Bobea

Age / 16
Born / Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic
Resides in / Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic
Favorite surf break / Cosón, Las terrenas, Dominican Republic
Board / Lost Sub Driver 2.0, 5,7
Sponsors / KLK surf
Biggest Achievement / Qualifying for the World Junior Surfing Championships
Hobbies / Creating short films, exploring new sports, traveling, and surfing

Heyy, I'm Maya Shaw Bobea, and I'm 16 years young! Surfing's a family thing – my parents, little bro, and even our two dogs are all about it. We call a charming little town in Samana, Dominican Republic, home. I'm big on filmmaking and watching films. Tried loads of sports - jiu jitsu, tennis, football, boxing, skateboarding - but surfing's my passion. Every summer, we chase waves in new spots while our hometown's quiet. Beyond excited to represent my country, Dominican Republic, here in El Salvador.

Dominican Republic

DIVISION: Under 18 Girls, Under 16 Girls

Alani Puente

Age / 13
Born / CABARETE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Resides in / CABARETE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Favorite surf break / Destroyer, Cabarete
Board / Yinger
Sponsors / Travel Sponsor
Biggest Achievement / 1ST PLACE GROM GIRLS “JUNIOR SURF CONTEST” DOMINICAN SURF SCHOOL
Hobbies / SKATEBOARDING, STARTING MY SMALL BUSINESS “TROPICS SHOP”

Hi, my name is Alani Puente and I am 13 years old. My passion for surfing began when I was young, growing up in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. This is my first time being selected to be on the national team representing the Dominican Republic at an ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. I want to encourage girls everywhere, especially young Dominicans, to keep surfing and reach their potential, you are the future!