Panama announced its 2026 national circuit

Morrillo, Santa Catalina, Bocas and Venao will crown this year's national champions


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The Panamanian surf circuit was officially announced at a press conference attended by national sports authorities and representatives from the federation.

It will consist of four stages on emblematic beaches of the country such as Morrillo, Santa Catalina, Bocas del Toro and Venao, with the following dates:

Stage 1: March 28 and 29 – Morrillo
Stage 2: May 23 and 24 – Santa Catalina
Stage 3: July 25 and 26 – Bocas del Toro
Stage 4: October 31 to November 1 – Venao Beach

Surf APS President Bruno Sanchez stated regarding the upcoming circuit:

“We are very motivated because each year the National Circuit represents another step in the evolution of Panamanian surfing. Today we see a higher level of competition, more committed athletes, and a young generation that is pushing very hard. But it is also important to understand that the national circuit is only one part of the journey. Surfing is now a global and Olympic sport, and our athletes need to think about competing more and more in high-level international arenas.”

The Morrillo stage, which will take place over two weekends, will feature the following categories:
OPEN
SUB 18
SUB 16
SUB 14
SUB 12 MIXED
MIXED BODYBOARD
MIXED LONGBOARD
MASTERS*

*If six competitors are reached, the Masters will be opened.