2026 USA SURFING SUP SERIES CHAMPIONS BY DIVISION

Season-Long Race Series Celebrates the Nation's Top Stand Up Paddle and Prone Paddle Athletes

San Clemente, Calif. — USA Surfing is proud to announce the 2026 USA Surf Series Overall Champions, recognizing the top-performing athletes from the inaugural USA Surf Series season. Spanning multiple premier events across the country, the series brought together the nation's best Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Surf, SUP Distance, SUP Technical, Prone Distance, and Prone Technical competitors in a season-long battle for overall honors.

The inaugural series showcased not only elite athletic performances, but also the spirit of community that defines paddle sports. Athletes accumulated points throughout the season while competing at premier paddle events, culminating in the crowning of the first-ever USA Surf Series Champions.

"The success of the inaugural USA Surf Series reflects the incredible dedication of our athletes, race directors, volunteers, and event partners," said USA Surfing CEO Greg Hulsizer. "This series has created a meaningful pathway for paddle athletes while celebrating the talent and camaraderie that continue to grow our sport across the United States."

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MEN SUP SURF

1.     Anthony Maltese

2.     Dave Boehne

3.     Trevor Lakos

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WOMEN SUP SURF

1.     Mel Wygal

2.     Victoria Burgess

3.     Rachel Cantore

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MEN SUP DISTANCE

1.     Campbell Carter

2.     Bodie Von Allmen

3.     Paul Pianowski

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WOMEN SUP DISTANCE

1.     Stephanie Shideler

2.     Soryn Preston

3.     Lindsay Weidner

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MEN SUP TECHNICAL

1.     Campbell Carter

2.     Connor Baxter

3.     Zane Saenz

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WOMEN SUP TECHNICAL

1.     Katniss Paris

2.     Candice Appleby

3.     Soryn Preston

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MEN PRONE DISTANCE

1.     Donald Mirale

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WOMEN PRONE DISTANCE

1.     Dana Bittenbender

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MEN PRONE TECHNICAL

1.     Donald Mirale

2.     Aaron Aguilera

3.     Elai Dankner

WOMEN PRONE TECHNICAL

1.     Teddy Gatti

2.     Jessica Rodger

3.     Jane Kuhn

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SPECIAL THANKS

The 2026 USA Surf Series featured Treasure Coast Paddle Battle, Santa Cruz Paddlefest, the USA Surfing Championships, and the USA SUP & Prone Championships. USA Surfing extends its sincere appreciation to every athlete, race director, volunteer, sponsor, and host organization whose commitment made the inaugural series a tremendous success.

ABOUT USA SURFING

USA Surfing is the ISA-recognized national federation for surfing in the United States and the USOPC-certified National Governing Body for Olympic and Paralympic surfing. Based in San Clemente, California, USA Surfing develops and supports American surfers across all competitive disciplines.

Media Contact: USA Surfing | press@usasurfing.org

Website: www.usasurfing.org

Social: @USASurfing

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