AND WE ARE OFF!
The German Embassy of Santo Domingo officially presented the 21st edition of Master of the Ocean, highlighting its impact on sports tourism, the local community, and the international positioning of the Dominican Republic. At this event, we also officially launched the 2026 Master Of The Ocean billboard, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the competition.
CATEGORIES
Surf
Kitesurf
Windsurf
Sup
Wingfoil
Festival
Master of the Ocean is the only event in the world where athletes compete across five disciplines over tropical wind and waves: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and wingfoiling.
Taste & Soul
Taste the Island
Dive into the heart of Caribbean flavors with local cacao, coffee, and rum tastings paired with artisan art. Enjoy live gastro-demos and the vibrant rhythm of bachata at our cultural hub.
Night Beats
World‑Class DJs
Celebrate with us 21 years of sonic magic as international DJs unite with local legends. Immerse yourself in high-energy electronic beats at our landmark closing party in OJO.
MOTO Vibes
Vivid Thrills
Experience a thrilling blend of high-octane sports and rich Dominican heritage set to a pulse of cutting-edge deep, melodic house, latin and afro beats on Encuentro Beach.
MASTER OF THE OCEAN EXPERIENCE
Dancing On The Water And The Sand
Experience Dominican culture in Cabarete through tastings and demos of cacao, coffee, local gastronomy, art, tobacco, rum, and, of course, our signature tropical rhythm: bachata.
Discover the passionate spirit of the land and the native Taino-African Dominican culture.
The Master of the Ocean Experience takes you to the magical world of our ancestral traditions.
Unique Fusion of Adrenaline, Dominican Culture, and Beats
Unique Water Sports Challenge
Meet Our riders
A rare breed of water sports athletes who live and breathe the ocean. Mastering surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP, and wingfoiling TAkes years of dedication, passion and time on the water.
For these riders, it's not a profession. It's a way of life.
over powerful tropical wind and waves.
TOM COURT
Tom Court isn’t just following the sport — he’s shaping it. From UK champion to global PKRA standout and eFoil pioneer, he’s helped redefine how kiteboarding is ridden, filmed, and shared. Now he’s bringing that full waterman energy to Master of the Ocean 2026, the only event uniting Surf, Kite, Windsurf, SUP, and Wing Foil in one ultimate challenge.
Maxime L’Huiller
Maxime L’Huiller is a powerhouse waterman and back-to-back Overall Champion of Master of the Ocean 2024 and 2025. Known for his versatility, endurance, and elite performance across multiple disciplines, Maxime has established himself as one of the most complete ocean athletes competing today.
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Sammy Perez Hultz
Sammy Perez Hultz is officially confirmed for Master of the Ocean 2026, bringing experience, discipline, and a deep connection to the Cabarete lineup. A lifelong local waterman and former Olympic windsurf campaigner for the Dominican Republic, he’s competed at the highest level. Now he’s taking on the only event that demands mastery of all five disciplines: Surf, Kite, Windsurf, SUP, and Wing Foil.
BRIAN TALMA
Brian Talma is a true Caribbean water sports legend, with over 40 years shaping ocean culture worldwide. A former Master of the Ocean champion, two-time Olympic windsurfer for Barbados, and Windsurfing Hall of Fame inductee, he’s helped pioneer freestyle windsurfing and bring SUP to new shores. Through his Beach Culture World Tour and deAction World in Barbados, Brian continues to inspire a global community of ocean lovers—and we’re honored to welcome him back to Master of the Ocean 2026.
Joselito del Rosario
A seasoned Dominican waterman and competitor, Joselito del Rosario brings years of experience, versatility and a deep connection to the ocean. After stepping away from competition, Joselito returns to the MOTO stage, bringing his experience and passion back to Master Of The Ocean and the challenge of competing across five watersports.
MAARJA VENET
Estonian waterwoman Maarja Venet brings versatility, determination and a deep passion for the ocean to Master Of The Ocean. Competing across multiple watersports, she continues to challenge herself while representing the growing presence of women in the world of action watersports.
Yannick Mittas
German rider Yannick Mittas of Baltic Riders brings full-send energy to Master of the Ocean. In a contest with five disciplines, one ocean, and zero safe lanes, he thrives when the wind is nuking and the sets are stacking—pushing harder, higher, and heavier. When conditions get radical, he sends it anyway, putting everything on the line for his team when it matters most.
Francis Gonzalez Martinez
Born and raised in Cabarete, Francis Gonzalez Martinez didn’t come up through surf schools—he carved his own path. Starting on handmade, finless boards, he learned balance, control, and flow directly from the ocean, day after day. That raw, self-taught foundation helped turn him into a standout competitor and multi-category winner at Master of the Ocean, representing not just elite skill, but a deep, lifelong connection to the sea.
mad max
A fearless and versatile waterman, Mad Max brings an unmistakable energy and competitive spirit to the MOTO stage. Known for pushing his limits across the water, he continues to embrace the challenge of competing among the world’s most versatile riders.
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