No! Registration is ONLY Online until the 14. of June 2026. After that, the Event registration is closed!

Like in prior editions, we will offer you a plastic bag to store your belongings at the registration desk while you are on the 18.5km challange. .

The Hon Areal has a huge subterranean parking with a height of up to 6m, so plenty of room for Cars or Vans with roof racks. With more parking in the vicinity.

Of course, we are working on multiple and affordable food options for all the participants and guests.

Yes, a PFD (Personal floating Device), life jacket or similar approved 50N aids are mandatory for the 18.5km track.

A Gray sky won’t stop us, but as soon as the safety of your participants is in danger, we will cancel or abort the Event.

The league is open to any athlete, regardless of nationality, provided they:

• Meet regulatory requirements
• Hold a valid license or insurance
• Participate in the required events to score ranking points

→ The ESL is designed as an international and open league.

The ESL rules are primarily based on the International Surfing Association (ISA) rules.

Adjustments have been made that are:
• Agreed with the European Surfing Federation
• Tested during the 2025 season
• Designed to improve competition, not break standards

The most relevant adjustment concerns the distance and format of the technical race.

This was decided after:

• Discussions with the European Surfing Federation
• Technical and organizational analysis
• Real-world testing during the 2025 season

Because all stakeholders agree it is:

• The most complete and understandable format
• A mix of technique, tactics, explosiveness, and water reading
• The format with the highest media potential
• The one with Olympic projection potential

The validated 2025 format:

• Avoids complex course setups
• Is accessible across levels
• Speeds up heats
• Reduces downtime
• Improves broadcast and spectator understanding

→ A visible format is a future-proof format.

• Lower physical strain during multi-race weekends
• Better recovery between disciplines
• Clearer competition structure
• Equal conditions across events

→ Protects athletes without lowering sporting standards.

Simple and transparent system:

• Clubs submit a list of all registered athletes per event
• Each athlete earns individual points
• Total points form the club ranking

This ranking:

• Rewards collective effort
• Values club engagement
• Recognizes clubs that travel and organize teams

→ Winning is about the club, not just one athlete.

The system includes:
• Discard results
• Progressive scoring
• Consistency weighting

Designed to:
• Avoid penalizing occasional absences
• Reward consistency
• Maintain season-long competitiveness

→ You compete for a league, not just one race.

Because at these ages the priority is:
• Learning
• Enjoyment
• Shared experience
• International interaction

Following discussions with brands like Sunova, Starboard, NSP, and Kokua:
• Excessive early competition distorts development
• Podium pressure appears too early
• The trend needs softening without removing competition

→ Racing remains, but the objective changes.

Key reasons:
• Greater equality
• More accessible equipment
• Safer
• Easier transport
• Lower logistical barriers
• More inclusive environment

Rigid boards remain essential for training—but events aim for openness and experience.

Special support includes:
• A pool of 14’ rigid boards
• Available paddles
• Reduced need for equipment transport

Priority system based on:
• Ranking
• Organizer-defined order

If multiple models exist:
• Athletes can choose what suits them best

→ The pool is an opportunity, not a limitation.