Rise and grind.
Surf fans near and far woke up flabbergasted,
this morning, properly wowed one and all. The World Surf League had
delivered its Challenger Series schedule, overnight, and while
expectations remain generally low, the itinerary was wildly tedious
with some pundits describing it as “historically dull.”
Surfers with Championship Tour dreams will begin the journey in
Newcastle, Australia this June before flying to Ballito, Huntington
Beach, Ericeira then ending at Saquarema middle October.
There will be 80 men and 48 men on what some pundits are calling
“the tedious tour.” 10 men and 7 women will be invited into the
bigs at conclusion.
Travis Logie, WSL Senior Tour Manager, Challenger Series,
attempted to put lipstick on a sloth, declared, “As we head into
the 2025 Challenger Series season, the WSL is excited for new
changes, including the increase in women’s qualifiers to the CT. We
look forward to kicking the season off at the iconic Surfest
Newcastle, and to see who will earn their spot in 2026.”
The 2025 Longboard Tour was announced at the same time with our
cross-stepping brothers and sisters beginning in Huntington before
going to Bells, Abu Dhabi and El Salvador.
No word, as of yet, from Tyler Wright on any of that.
If you had to participate in one of the two, would you
Challenger or Longboard?
In case you forgot, “The World Surf League (WSL) is the global
home of competitive surfing, crowning World Champions since 1976
and showcasing the world’s best surfing. The WSL oversees surfing’s
global competitive landscape and sets the standard for elite
performance in the most dynamic playing field in all of sports.
With a firm commitment to its values, the WSL prioritizes the
protection of the ocean, equality, and the sport’s rich heritage,
while championing progression and innovation.”
Happy holidays.
