National Teams from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Tahiti, Uruguay and Venezuela will be competing for the gold, in the world's most important surfing event for surfers of over 35 years of age. 

The first edition of the event, held in Puerto Rico, 2007, had 12 countries and a total of 66 competitors. One year later, in Peru, the event had 17 countries and 105 athletes. Showing the consistent growth of Master surfing around the world, Panama will host a record-breaking event in the perfect rights of Santa Catalina.

“This is great news!” Said International Surfing Association President, Fernando Aguerre. “It shows how relevant and attractive this event has become for all the Masters surfers in the world. Surfers from all countries are now able to surf in their national team from junior to open to master divisions. This is great!"

The list shows a strong contingent of surfers with the likes of former ASP World Tour top 5 and 1988 ISA World Champion, Fabio Gouveia (BRA). His fellow countryman, Victor Ribas also a former ASP World Tour top 5. Defending Champions Heather Clark (RSA), Chris Knutsen (RSA), Marc Wright (RSA), Juan Ashton (PUR) and former Grand Masters Champion, Magoo de la Rosa (PER) among others great athletes.

With the biggest swell of the year hitting Panamanian coasts, reaching the 20-foot range, 21 national surfing teams from all over the world are arriving to Panama.

Everything is set for a legendary contest that will write the following pages of surfing history.

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.  

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 60 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since.  The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karín Sierralta (Peru).