Sponsors /
Surfeapanama, Visual Story Agency, Hippie Bowls, Tropical Loggers
biggest_achievement /
3x junior national champion
Hobbies /
Surfing, filmmaking, photography, art, and cooking
Hey! I'm Sarah Sanchez — a surfer, filmmaker, and tropical soul living my dreams in Panama.
I caught my first wave at 4 years old and haven’t looked back since. Surfing has shaped my entire life — it’s what taught me to connect deeply with nature, capture the magic of everyday moments through film, and nourish both body and spirit through powerful, wholesome cooking.
I’m passionate about storytelling and love working with brands that care about the planet and the impact they make. Whether I’m riding waves, behind the lens, or cooking up something good, my mission is to live with purpose and creativity — always close to the ocean.
Panama
DIVISION:
Open (Women)
Layla Brady
Age /
18
Born /
Santa Catalina
favorite_surf_break /
La Punta, santa catalina
board /
longboard 9”2
biggest_achievement /
competing in the Pan American games in Playa venao, Santa Catalina and in the Central América surfing games in El Salvador
Hobbies /
Surf, Snorkeling and play volleyball
i'm Layla Brady i'm 17 years old, i have been surfing since i was 5 years old. I started surfing longboard since 2022 and i participated in the Pan American Surfing games in 2022 in Playa Venao and in 2023 in Santa Catalina, and Central American surfing games in 2023 in el Salvador.
Panama
DIVISION:
Open (Men)
Agustín Cedeño Vargas
Age /
25
Born /
Playa Venao, Pedasí
favorite_surf_break /
Playa Venao
board /
Slasher Low Pro
Sponsors /
Flying Diamonds of California, Thunderbolt Surfboards, CJ Nelson Designs, Surf Factory Venao, Super Deportes, Blue Skies
biggest_achievement /
PanAmerican Athlete, National Champion
Hobbies /
Hang out with friends & family, do bbq, take pictures
Apassionate surfer & coach, new in the longboard world, love to surf, spend quality time with my friends & family
I have a surf shop/school in Playa Venao called Surf Factory
Love to share my experience & knowledge to the younger generations, and provide a platform to make things easier with opportunities that my generation didn't have