All eyes are on the Canary Islands as the APP World Tour begins the final countdown to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on December 11th- 20th for the showdown to crown a Men’s and Women’s World Champion in the world of SUP Surfing.
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA TO CROWN CHAMPIONS FOR 2018 WORLD SURFING TOUR
If you don’t believe in magic, you might want to book a ticket.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, the final destination for the APP World Tour this December 11th – 20th, will showcase the talents of the best SUP surf athletes in the world all in one premiere setting.
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Las Palmas, the bustling capital city of Gran Canaria, holds 400,000 residents. It also boasts the premiere surf on the island. This caliber of the surf, coupled with the ideal venue for hosting an event of this kind makes this final stop on the APP World Surfing Tour one for the history books.
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The Main Event, hosting APP World Tour athlete pro athletes, includes a 9-day holding period in order for event organizers and athletes to capitalize on the best surf possible.
World class athletes including Kai Lenny, Mo Freitas, Arthur Arutkin and, current reigning NY SUP Open winner, Sean Poynter will all be on the sand and in the water focused on securing a world title.
Local legend Iballa Moreno, a Canary Island native, will be working hard to hold her top spot for the women against powerhouses like Izzi Gomez, Nicole Pacelli and Terrene Black.
The Open Trials competition runs in the opening days of the event and will decide the final 4 spots in the Main Rounds. The Open Division offers Amateur and ProAm athletes a chance to showcase their talents on a world stage. The Top Two ProAm Men and Women will vie for a chance to enter the Main Event and surf among the Pros. It is quite a show in Gran Canaria!
LAS PALMAS HOSTS MULTIPLE LEVELS OF SURFING
From Dec 11th-20th, the APP World Tour will showcase a grand finale for the 2018 World Surfing Tour featuring:
Pro Level SUP Surfing
Open Level SUP Surfing
Youth SUP Surfing, clinics and much more
In addition, the beautiful coastline and central Playa de las Canteras, Las Palmas offers an unparalleled beach lifestyle experience giving the APP World Tour another signature event.
Enjoy an array of activities for the entire family as a part of the City Paddles Festival lifestyle celebration in Las Palmas as well as world class surfing and an incredible all encompassing day at the beach!
Stay tuned for more information on this unique surf stop on the 2018 APP World Tour right here at www.appworldtour.com
Written by: Evelyn O’Doherty Online Editor / APP World Tour
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