SOTY Championship Event #1 2026
Developing world-class surfing talent in the heart of the Caribbean
Founded in 1995, the Barbados Surfing Association is the recognised national governing body for the sport of surfing in Barbados and an affiliated member of the International Surfing Association. We organise national championship events, develop competitive surfers from grassroots to elite level, and represent Barbados at international competitions including the ISA World Surfing Games and Pan American Games.
COMPETE
Sanctioned championship events throughout the year, from groms to open divisions, providing a competitive pathway for all Barbadian surfers.
DEVELOP
Coaching programmes, surf camps, and athlete development initiatives to nurture the next generation of Caribbean surfing talent.
REPRESENT
Sending national teams to ISA World Championships, Pan American Games, and Caribbean Surfing Championships on the world stage.
Board of Directors
Christopher Clarke
President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
THE BARBADOS INDEPENDENCE SURF PRO & NATIONALS (SOTY #5 (Nationals only)) - SOUP BOWL
November 14, 2025
Long Board Open
Open Womens
Competition Breaks
Soup Bowl
World-renowned reef break. Powerful, hollow waves that have hosted WSL QS events and multiple national championships since 2019.
South Point
Premier point break delivering long, peeling walls on south swells. One of the island's most consistent competition venues.
Freights Bay
Quality reef break producing fast, barrelling waves on bigger swells. A favourite among experienced local surfers.
Drill Hall
Accessible reef break ideal for competition. Home to multiple SOTY Championship events and junior development programmes.
Parlour
Technical east coast point break rewarding precision surfing and power. Consistent waves in the winter months.
Tropicana
Sheltered west coast break that comes alive on north swells. Mellow conditions perfect for longboarding and progression.
Brandon's Beach
Beach break offering fun, punchy peaks. Works on all tides and provides good waves for all ability levels.
Bathsheba
The wider Bathsheba coastline offers multiple peaks beyond Soup Bowl, with powerful reef and point break options.
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Enter BSA-sanctioned championship events and compete for national titles across all divisions.
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