Discover the complete list of the twelve champions in this article. The rankings are shifting, and new contenders are emerging.
As incredible as it may seem, three years had to pass before Bryan Pérez won another ALAS Global Tour event. And he did it the way he knows best: with authority and without leaving any doubt. “The Pink Panther” surfed with the power seen on his best freesurfing days, ending a difficult streak that included early eliminations at the Central American Games and in his first heat at the previous ALAS event in Panama.
“I thought about not traveling because I didn’t feel comfortable with my surfing, but I spoke with my psychologist and he advised me to come and have fun, as I do every day. I’m grateful to him for looking out for me and giving me the best support. I enjoyed it to the fullest—I have many friends here, I like the food, the waves… I feel at home,” Pérez said.
The Salvadoran surfer spoke about how tough this sport can be and how, on days like this, he is reminded that God’s plans are perfect. This is not just another victory for Bryan: he won his first ALAS event in Jacó, and today Costa Rica’s powerful beach break has restored his confidence in his surfing.
A tight battle for the Women’s Open lead
Victoria Muñoz Larreta won her second ALAS event of the year—following her victory in Arica, Chile, in February—and moved very close to tour leader Dominic Barona.
Vicky’s title was especially valuable because of how hard she had to fight for it. On a day with physically demanding conditions, the Argentine surfer competed in four heats and, in the Open final, found strength when there was none left.
“I’m extremely tired after a whole day with many heats, but I’m very happy. The points count a lot toward the rankings. Now I have to keep training hard and try to compete in as many events as possible,” Muñoz Larreta said.
With the 4,000 points she earns, she reaches 10,720 and is now right behind Ecuador’s Dominic Barona, who remains in first place with 11,790 points.
Double champion
Brianna Barthelmess captured both the Under-16 and Under-18 titles, becoming the day’s most successful competitor. The Peruvian also won the first Under-18 event of the tour in Uruguay. With 9,720 points, she moves firmly into the battle for the top of the rankings.
Kalany Camarena’s victory in the Under-14 division also stood out. The Panamanian maintained the momentum that earned him a title at home in Santa Catalina just two weeks ago, dominating a challenging final against Peru’s Facundo Castañeda, Chile’s Romano Menichetti, and Costa Rica’s Kian Jiron.
See the complete list of winners:
Women’s SUP Surf
Xiomara Bowen (ECU)
Tiziana Billy (GUA)
Camila Centanni (ARG)
Men’s SUP Surf
Tamil Martino (PER)
Pedro Veiga (BRA)
Gino Pérez (PER)
Juan Bernini (CRC)
Women’s Longboard
Ruth Daniel (CRC)
Sindy Portillo (ESA)
Inés Beisso (URU)
Maina Thompson (BRA)
Men’s Longboard
Julian Schweizer (URU)
Tamil Martino (PER)
Anthonny Flores (CRC)
Gino Pérez (PER)
Girls’ Under-14
Emma García (PER)
Mikela Castro (CRC)
Kalena Brayant (CRC)
Antonella Caballero (PER)
Boys’ Under-14
Kalany Camarena (PAN)
Facundo Castañeda (PER)
Romano Menichetti (CHI)
Kian Jiron (CRC)
Girls’ Under-16
Brianna Barthelmess (PER)
Aissa Chuman (PER)
Lanay Thompson (BRA)
Emma García (PER)
Boys’ Under-16
Facundo Ruggiero (ARG)
Giacomo Mesinas (PER)
Roberto Camblor (URU)
Kalany Camarena (PAN)
Girls’ Under-18
Brianna Barthelmess (PER)
Mikela Castro (CRC)
Emma García (PER)
Victoria Muñoz (ARG)
Boys’ Under-18
Teo Simón (CRC)
Reimundo Berry (CHI)
Facundo Ruggiero (ARG)
Mariano Robles (PER)
Women’s Open
Victoria Muñoz (ARG)
Candelaria Resano (NIC)
Urpi Torres (PER)
Dominic Barona (ECU)
Men’s Open
Bryan Pérez (ESA)
Maximiliano Sáenz (ECU)
Óscar Urbina (CRC)
Agustín Zanotta (URU)
The ALAS Global Tour Garabito Pro was sponsored by Corona Cero, Icoder, Banco LAFISE, the Costa Rican National Olympic Committee, the Costa Rican Surf Federation, Alamo Rent a Car, Lapoint Surf Camps, and Electrolit. It was supported by Místico Beach Town and Resort, Hotel Tramonto, The Backyard Hotel, Surf Dojo, Hotel Ola Bonita, Restaurante Vida Hermosa, Pizza Pata, and the Playa Hermosa World Surfing Reserve.
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