CABARETE, Dominican Republic – September 17, 2025 The 20th edition of Master of the Ocean launched in grand style with a vibrant Opening Ceremony and the first rounds of competition in Cabarete. Athletes introduced themselves to the international crowd, setting the tone for a week of high-level watersports action blending surf, wind, and culture. As the wind strengthened around midday, the sea suddenly started lining up favorable wind and waves, creating the perfect setup for

CABARETE, Dominican Republic – September 18, 2025 Day 2 of Master of the Ocean 2025 brought glassy morning conditions with clean waves of one to three feet, setting the stage for a full day of competition across multiple disciplines. The action opened with Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Teams, where young talent Blu Bougant stunned spectators with his fluid cutbacks and bottom turns, riding with confidence well beyond his years. His performance set the tone for the day. As the tide ro

CABARETE, Dominican Republic – September 19, 2025 Day 3 of the Master of the Ocean 2025 tested athletes with tricky conditions of 2 to 4-foot waves that were choppy and unpredictable. Despite the challenges, the Overall Surf and SUP athletes rose to the occasion, showing resilience, adaptability, and determination in a day where stamina proved as important as style. The morning opened with heats that quickly revealed the depth of talent in the field. Maxime L’Huillier stunned

CABARETE, Dominican Republic – September 20, 2025 Day 4 of Master of the Ocean 2025 unfolded under glassy skies and cloudy weather, with small but clean three-foot waves providing the stage for the Overall Surf and SUP semi-finals. While the wind remained light, it was enough for the world-class athletes to showcase their technical skills, stamina, and versatility in a decisive day that set the finalists for tomorrow’s grand showdown. In the Surf Overall semi-finals, consiste

CABARETE, Dominican Republic – September 21, 2025 The 20th edition of the Master of the Ocean came to a spectacular close under perfect Caribbean skies. With sunshine, glassy 3–6-foot waves, and almost no wind, the final day was hailed as the most beautiful of the competition — an ideal stage to crown the new champions of this unique watersports decathlon. The coveted Overall Champion title went to Maxime L’Huillier of Mexico, whose consistency across all disciplines and outs