Several renowned surfers have already registered for ALAS in Guatemala

Between November 2 and 5, the best of the continent will be in El Rosario


Special coverage presented by Maya Jade - Asosurf Guatemala 

Cover photo: Sam Reidy for WSL/Fowler

The ALAS of Guatemala, which will take place between November 2 and 5 on the waves of Playa El Rosario, already has some heavyweights of American surfing registered in the 14 categories that are being contested.

They have already confirmed their presence and appear registered on the ALAS website:

Barona will be in Guatemala. Photo by WSL/Moncayo

-The former vice-world champion, ALAS champion and current Pan American silver medalist, Dominic Barona of Ecuador.

In the tubes of El Rosario, the Cat can stand out.

-The power surfer former ALAS champion Jonathan Gato Chila, Bolivarian champion and six-time Ecuadorian national champion.

Antequera is a specialist in attacking heavy waves like those that break at El Rosario beach. Photo: ISA/Jimenez

-Five talented Ticos: Rachel Agüero, Sam Reidy, Darshan Antequera, Tosh Talbot and Beto Muñoz all excel at beach breaks, have top-level competitive experience and love competing in the heat. They will put up a good fight.

 

-Grom on the rise: Victor Camaerena; the Panamanian has been improving his surfing, connecting more and more progressive maneuvers in his repertoire; he comes from placing second in the ALAS of Costa Rica, in the under 14 category. For Guatemala he appears registered in the Under 14, Under 18 and the Open.

Sáenz, flying in the Galapagos. Photo: WSL/Moncayo

-The fluidity and progression of the leader of the ranking, Maxi Sáenz, the young Ecuadorian who has been climbing the ranks of the international podiums and results. He has the joy of a love for surfing, the determination of a good competitor and the level under his feet that is on the rise and is going for his first international title.

On heavy beach breaks, Lucia stands out.

-The current world champion and two-time Pan American SUP Surf champion, Lucía Cosoleto who has an incredible arsenal on the short board.