Finally, in 2022, the IBC World Tour was able to run smoothly again after almost being on hold for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s worth noting that for the first time, the global circuit included the Junior Women category. Plus, a record was broken with 15 events held in one year—pretty amazing!
Here’s a quick recap of what went down during this fantastic year for the world of bodyboarding.
MARCH 2022
LURIN PRO (PERU)
World Junior Championship held on March 11-13 in Lima, Peru. Spectators got to enjoy a great show from our new generation at Playa San Pedro.
Junior Women Champion: Isabelli Nunes (Brazil)
Junior Men Champion: Maycol Yance (Peru)
GRAN COPA: MARCONA MARCOBRE PRO 2022 “KING OF THE SEA” (Peru)
Second event in Peruvian waters for junior riders in both men and women categories.
Junior Men Champion: Paulo Galatti (Brazil)
Junior Women Champion: Luna Hardman (Brazil)
APRIL AND MAY 2022
ARICA CULTURA BODYBOARD 2022 (Chile)
In April, the first Men Division event took place in Chile. Once again, the tour returned to one of the most powerful and dangerous waves in the world—Flopos, Ex Isla Alacrán in Arica, always delivers a spectacular show.
Men Division Champion: Amaury Lavernhe (Reunion Island)
Incredible achievement: Amaury scored a perfect 20 points in the final—the maximum possible in competition—making a historic performance in our sport.
MAY 2022
ERIZOS IQUIQUE BODYBOARD PRO 2022 (Chile)
For the first time, Iquique’s Ballavista Beach hosted the world tour, with La Punta 2 wave, known for its tubes and ramps, providing an epic spectacle.
Women Division Champion: Sari Ohhara (Japan)
Men Division Champion: Tristan Roberts (South Africa)
Junior Men Champion: Maycol Yance (Peru)
ANTOFAGASTA BODYBOARD FESTIVAL 2022 (Chile)
This was the only event that featured all five divisions of the IBC World Tour over 11 days of competition.
Women Division Champion: Alexandra Rinder (Austria)
Men Division Champion: Tanner McDaniel (Hawaii)
Junior Men Champion: Joel Rodrigues (Portugal)
Dropknee Champion: Dave Hubbard (Hawaii)
JUNE 2022
ITACOATIARA BODYBOARD PRO 2022 (Brazil)
The best beach break on the circuit returned to the stunning Itacoatiara Beach for another exciting year.
Champion: Alan Muñoz (Chile)
ARCELORMITTAL WAHINE BODYBOARD PRO 2022 (Brazil)
For the first time in the history of the world bodyboarding tour, an all-female event was held, featuring all divisions. Plus, it was the first time a Women’s Master World Champion was crowned.
MASTER WOMEN WORLD CHAMPION: MARIANA NOGUEIRA (Brazil)
WOMEN’S CHAMPION: NEYMARA CARVALHO (Brazil)
JUNIOR WOMEN’S CHAMPION: ISABELLI NUNES (Brazil)
IBC SANDY BEACH PRO 2022 BY KAIKEHA (Hawaii)
Hawaii hosted the first-ever Junior Men’s competition on the legendary Sandy Beach wave.
CHAMPION: MANA FUJIHARA (Hawaii)
JULY 2022
GARDEN ISLAND BOOGIE BOARD CLASSIC / DROPKNEE DIVISION (Hawaii)
From Hawaii, the surf mecca, comes a special event for dropknee riders. Once again, Hawaii proves it has the world’s top DK talent.
CHAMPION: DAVE HUBBARD (Hawaii)
AUGUST 2022
VISIT MALDIVES PRO 2022
For the first time ever, a world bodyboard event was held in Asia. The Maldives hosted its first edition, showing the world its huge potential.
Hawaiian legend Dave Hubbard made history by winning in two different divisions during this inaugural event.
Men’s Champion: DAVE HUBBARD (Hawaii)
Women’s Champion: ISABELA SOUSA (Brazil)
Junior Men’s Champion: GABRIEL MOLINA (Canary Islands)
Dropknee Champion: DAVE HUBBARD (Hawaii)
TAND INVITATIONAL 2022 BY HANDPICKED (South Africa)
The second edition of this highly anticipated invitational in South Africa returned, showcasing the talent of the riders and the quality of this right-hand wave.
Champion: JARED HOUSTON (South Africa)
WALKER BAY PRO 2022 (South Africa)
Walker Bay Pro was a major breakthrough on the world circuit, highlighting South Africa’s potential. Plus, the Women’s World Champion was crowned at this event.
2022 Women’s World Champion: ISABELA SOUSA (Brazil)
Men’s Champion: JEFF HUBBARD (Hawaii)
SEPTEMBER 2022
SINTRA PRO 2022 (Portugal)
The 26th edition of Sintra Pro at Playa Grande featured 5 divisions of the IBC World Tour.
It made history by crowning the first-ever Junior Women World Champion.
Junior Women World Champion: LUNA HARDMAN (Brazil)
Men’s Champion: PIERRE LOUIS COSTES (France)
Women’s Champion: SARI OHHARA (Japan)
Dropknee Champion: AMAURY LAVERNHE (Reunion Island)
Junior Men’s Champion: JORGE HERNÁNDEZ (Canary Islands)
OCTOBER 2022
GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2022 (Spain)
The final event of the IBC circuit decided the world titles in the Men and Junior Men divisions. It lived up to the hype on one of the best waves in the world for our sport, delivering tons of action and tension in this edition.
Junior Men’s World Champion: JORGE HERNÁNDEZ (Canary Islands)
Men’s World Champion: TRISTAN ROBERTS (South Africa)
King of the Frontón: Jeff Hubbard (Hawaii)
Prince of the Frontón: David Pérez (Canary Islands)
Also, for the 10th edition of the Gran Canaria Frontón King, the organizers put together a special event called King of Kings, where champions from all previous editions competed in a totally different format.
King of Kings Champion: Tristan Roberts (South Africa)
COMING SOON IBC WORLD TOUR HISTORY 2023