This is how Spain travels to the youth world cup

After a year without competing in this event, a strong contingent with a majority from the Canary Islands will represent the red team in Huntington


The Spanish team that will travel to Huntington Beach, California, where the ISA Junior World Surfing Championships will take place from October 27 to November 4, was announced today.

After a year in which they did not appear at this World Cup, Spain is travelling with a team full of talent and experience, with a majority from the Canary Islands and a strong Basque presence. The members are:

Under 18
Male
Yael Peña CAN
Iker Amatriain CAN
Diego Suarez CAN
Yago Domínguez (Substitute) EUK

Female
Nadia Erostarbe EUK
Ana Betancor CAN
Julia Gonzalez CAN
Iara Domínguez (Substitute) EUK

Melania Suarez is the favourite to take home a medal. All photos: WSL

Under 16
Male
Sean Gunning CNT
Adur Amatriain EUK
Paolo Giorgi CAN
Bitor Garitaonandia (Substitute) EUK

Female
Melania Suarez CAN
Lucia Machado CAN
Laura de los Reyes CAN
Daniela Boldini (Substitute) CAN

In its last participation in the youth world championship, Spain placed 12th in the overall team ranking.

Nadia Erostarbe, European champion, another favourite to win a medal in the Under 18 category. Photo: WSL/Masurel
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