Biggest Achievement /
2015 wsl world champion, 2018 ISA team gold, 2013 ISA silver medal
Hobbies /
Foiling, paddling and sailing
Honored to be back with the team for the third time
USA
DIVISION:
Open Women
Kaitlin Mikkelsen
Age /
36
Born /
Encinitas
Resides in /
Encinitas
Favorite surf break /
Kauai South Shore
Board /
Donald Takayama
Sponsors /
Axxe, Surfride, Stay Covered
Biggest Achievement /
2010 2nd on WSL tour, 3x ASP/WSL North American Champ, USA National Champion 2023
Hobbies /
Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, and Hanging with Family
Kaitlin Mikkelsen is the owner of Seaside Performance Physical Therapy in Carlsbad, CA. She has developed the Surfer 360 program, which is designed to cater to the specific physical needs of surfers, helping to prevent injuries and enhance performance. Kaitlin began her professional surfing career in 2005 and has maintained a deep passion for the sport, always aiming for the top. Her extensive knowledge of surfing has not only shaped her program but has also contributed to her own improvement as a surfer.
Biggest Achievement /
2018 ISA Team Gold Medalist, WSl 2020 Runner Up, 1st place Ductape South Africa, Pro Junior Kneeboard World Champion
Hobbies /
Golf, wood working, under water basket weaving, designing
My names Kevin Skvarna I'm 25 years young from San Juan Capistrano. I have been on the Wsl longboard tour for 8 years, competed in the 2018 ISA world games in China, and am currently the USA champion in longboarding and kneeboarding.
I grew up surfing San Onofre, salt creek and all over Southern California. I currently have two pro model surfboards with infinity surfboards, signature fins with Flying Diamonds, and am designing a line of clothes for Birdwell. I also am one of the creators of Silent Rock Tv a alternative surf channel celebrating all types of surfers and surfing based out of Southern California.
My dream is to be a good person and someone my friends and family can be proud of <3
USA
DIVISION:
Open Men
Chase Lieder
Age /
18
Born /
Montauk NY
Resides in /
Montauk NY
Favorite surf break /
White Sands when it’s doing its thing
Board /
Michael Takayama Pintail
Sponsors /
Michael Surfboards and Sunset Surf shack
Biggest Achievement /
Was a rookie on last years WSL longboard tour one of the youngest on the men’s side
Hobbies /
Skateboarding, Dirtbiking, fishing, and building surfboards
My name is Chase Lieder, I’m 18 y.o. from Montauk New York. This past year I was Rookie on the 2023 WSL Longboard Tour. I’m 4x NSSA national champ in the open longboard division. Got 2nd in the 2023 mexilogfest. Most people know me as a logger, but most people don't know that my forte is hunting tubes. I’m looking to inspire the next generation to go for it in and out of the water. Stoked to be apart of this years Team USA!