Josh Burke is back where he belongs — competing against the best surfers on the planet on the WSL Challenger Series. And he's not just making up the numbers.
Finals Day at Home
At the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro, presented by Diamonds International, Josh delivered in front of a home crowd at Soup Bowl. Navigating through a stacked field that included former CT competitor Alan Cleland Jr, Burke powered his way to Finals Day — a statement performance that announced his return to the world stage.
The WSL broadcast captured what Barbados locals have known for years: Josh Burke in heavy Soup Bowl is as good as it gets. "Welcome back to the CS," the commentary team declared as Burke threaded another Bathsheba barrel.
The Puerto Rico Campaign
Josh then headed to Puerto Rico for a full month on the CS grind — competing in 14 heats across multiple events and picking up three 5th-place finishes. The experience of sustained competition at that level is invaluable, and Burke returned to Barbados sharper than ever.
What It Means for Barbados
Burke's presence on the Challenger Series keeps Barbados on the global surfing map. With his brother Jacob dominating locally and Josh flying the flag internationally, the Burke family continues to be the beating heart of Barbadian competitive surfing. As Josh posted: "Barbadian 💯🇧🇧" — and the world is taking notice.
Josh is supported by CI Surfboards, Futures Fins, Laticrete, and Foursquare Rum Distillery.