I laugh when people say the ISA acted in its own interests. It's been said by a few professionals, people who are supposed to understand how the world of surfing works.

As if the ISA were a private institution that seeks to make money, fill its vaults with dollars, and then have the owner sit back in a pool to count the money.

If the ISA grows, the world of surfing grows, and if the world of surfing grows, ultimately there will be more money for the same CTs who complain and also for all those who are not currently achieving their place in the sun.

I think what's needed is to look at the forest and not the tree, or, to put it another way: These clowns need to stop navel-gazing.

The WSL holds immense power in the world of surfing. Despite all its undemocratic and unsportsmanlike issues (virtually nonexistent anti-doping regulations, zero freedom of expression, and a dictatorial regime), it's the best place to watch surfing.

For its part, the ISA, with all its attractions, has the potential to grow precisely by achieving this with this new approach: making its events as big as they can be. To achieve this, the best in the world must be committed to competing in them.

I'm very sorry if they now have to compete in more events, but the reality is that if you're the best in the world, you're very likely to secure one of the spots. Look at Medina.

So, to sum it up: This change will make the whole sport grow. Both qualification pathways will be stronger. The CT and the ISA… This strengthens both routes to the Games and therefore increases funding opportunities for surfers.

To give a brief overview of the ever-changing world of surfing: The ISA oversees seven world championships: Open, Junior, SUP, Longboard, Para Surfing, Masters, and Bodyboard. Kneeboarding could also be included.

Is this timeline being met? No.

If the organization were to grow, would it be able to hold more and better events? It's reasonable to think so.

And would the scholarships and grants offered by the ISA be greater if the ISA were stronger? It's reasonable to think so.

Do we want a world with 10 millionaire surfers on the CT and WSL feeling like they're the last Coca-Cola in the desert, or a more balanced one?

I prefer the more balanced one, and I'm sure sensible people do too.