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Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, September 2026

ONE CALL CHANGED EVERYTHING: Caio Ibelli Crowned Champion In The Maldives

A late call-up, an asymmetrical twin fin and one unforgettable week in paradise have carried Brazil’s Caio Ibelli to the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, defeating Bede Durbidge in a thrilling Overall Final at Sultans.


THREE DAYS. THREE BOARDS. ZERO LAY DAYS.

Bede Durbidge saves his best for last, dominating the Thruster Division as another inspired call from Tropicsurf sees Sultans build through the afternoon - and the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy Final is set.


TWO FROM TWO: Caio Ibelli Claims Twin Fin Title At Sultans

Two days. Two divisions. Two wins. Caio Ibelli’s competitive side is officially awake, with the former World No. 8 backing up his Single Fin victory with another commanding performance in the Twin Fin division of the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy.

BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE: Caio Ibelli Claims Single Fin Title At Surfing Champions Trophy

Glassy, pumping Sultans. Six surfers on single fins. And a former World No. 8 rediscovering the competitive fire. Caio Ibelli has claimed the opening division of the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy with a nine-point barrel in a high-scoring final against Bede Durbidge.


SIX SURFERS. THREE BOARDS. GAME ON.

The field is locked, the boards are ready and attention is turning to the Indian Ocean as the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy prepares to return to Sultans from September 4 – 11.


FIELD COMPLETE: Travis Logie and Ahmed Hishaam Round Out 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

Former Championship Tour veteran Travis Logie returns to the Maldives exactly a decade after his first Surfing Champions Trophy appearance, joining local surfer Ahmed Hishaam Shaheem to complete the field for the 2026 event - now just one week away.


BACK IN THE JERSEY: Caio Ibelli Joins the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

After nine years competing among the world’s best, former World No. 8 Caio Ibelli is putting the contest jersey back on in the Maldives - stepping into the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy following the withdrawal of fellow Brazilian Victor Bernardo.


FULL CIRCLE: Felicity Palmateer Joins the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

From chasing rankings to chasing giant waves, Felicity Palmateer’s surfing life has only expanded since stepping away from full-time competition. Now, she’s coming full circle in the Maldives.


OLD HABITS DIE HARD: Bede Durbidge Returns to Competition at the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

Former World No. 2, Pipe Masters and Triple Crown Champion and elite surf coach, Bede Durbidge, will swap the coach’s hat for a contest jersey at the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy.


ANY BOARD. ANY WAVE. ANYTHING GOES: Victor Bernardo Confirmed for 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

The world's most luxurious, invitation-only surf contest returns to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa from September 4 to 11, 2026, with Brazilian stylist Victor Bernardo joining Kai Lenny and Mason Ho in the growing field.


EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: Mason Ho Locked for the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

The world’s most luxurious, invitation-only surf contest returns to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa from September 4 to 11, 2026, with Mason Ho joining Kai Lenny as the first two confirmed competitors.


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