2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship Day 2 Recap
Competitors at the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship were greeted with pumping four-to-six-foot surf on day 2.
The north side of the Oceanside pier delivered a perfect peak in glassy conditions, allowing the world’s best para surfers to showcase their skills.
- Round 1 was completed for six classifications across men’s and women’s divisions.
- The men’s Kneel division saw huge performances from returning medalists, including Llywelyn ‘Sponge’ Williams (WAL), the three-time defending champion.
“The score came out and I was really impressed about it,” Melendez said. “So happy to get a good score.
Melendez earned the best score in the division with a 17.50 heat total, including a 9.33 for two critical open face carves and an end section hit.
Author's summary: Big performances in pumping surf on day 2 of the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship.