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QS 6000 Imbituba Kicks Off Amid Controversy Over Reduced Women’s Field
Laura Raupp (BRA) delivers one of the best performances of the first day of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit – Imbituba Stage. Photo: WSL / Marcio David This Wednesday, March 25, the QS 6000 of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit kicked off at Praia da Vila, marking the first stop of the 2026–2027 South American Qualifying Series. The event offers 6,000 points, making it a key opportunity in the race to qualify for the 2027 Challenger Series, amid controversy surrounding the red

Ayelet Fuentes Guerra
1 hour ago2 min read


Final in Santinho: South American QS Crowns Champions and Qualifiers for the 2026 CS
Finalists of the LayBack Pro Costão Floripa. Photo: WSL / Marcio David The 2025–2026 South American QS season came to an end with the LayBack Pro as its final stop, held at Praia do Santinho. The QS 4,000 event was crucial in determining the regional rankings of the World Surf League and the qualifiers for the 2026 Challenger Series. For the first time, the LayBack Pro Qualifying Series finals took place on the northern side of Florianópolis, where South America’s top talents

Ayelet Fuentes Guerra
2 days ago2 min read
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