Rip Curl GromSearch 2024: All the Winners of the European finale
Young surfers from across Europe showcased their talent in Anglet, aiming for a spot in the global final in Bali, scheduled for November.
The "Grommets" rose at dawn to compete in the highly anticipated European final of the Rip Curl GromSearch 2024. After a memorable evening with the Surf de Nuit in Anglet, where Team Rip Curl, represented by Tya Zebrowski and Lukas Skinner, dazzled the audience, the Chambre d’Amour spot once again hosted high-flying performances.
Under sunny skies and in modest waves, the young surfers who triumphed in their respective countries hit the waves from the early morning of Saturday, September 14th. Hailing from all over Europe, they proved to be the future of European surfing, delivering top-tier performances.
Tya Zebrowski and Dylan Donegan Santos Qualify for Bali
The first finals – Boys U16 and Girls U16 – took place around noon before a break in the competition. The first to savor their victory were Spain’s Dylan Donegan Santos and France’s Tya Zebrowski, who secured their spots for the GromSearch global final, set to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from November 12th to 17th, 2024.
The remaining finals – Boys U14, Boys U12, Girls U14, and Girls U12 – resumed in the late afternoon at 5 PM, in front of an enthusiastic crowd that continuously cheered on the young competitors.
Lukas Skinner Wins the Oakley Grand Prize
Between heats, the surfers enjoyed the beautiful September day, catching a few waves or playing in the shorebreak while exploring the areas set up by our partners: Caraïbos for refreshments and Oakley for testing new gear.
The young prodigy Lukas Skinner won the prestigious Oakley Grand Prize, offering him the unique chance to attend the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2025 in Peniche. He will also receive a training session with Tom Whitaker, former professional surfer and now Oakley's head coach, as well as a meeting with a member of Team Oakley.
See you in 2025 for the next edition of the European GromSearch!
Full results below:
Under 16 Men
1. Dylan Donegan Santos (ESP) – 12,40
2. Joshua Karbus (IRL) – 10,43
3. Lukas Skinner (GBR) – 8,60
4. Jaime Veselko (POR) – 4,10
Under 16 Women
1. Tya Zebrowski (FRA) – 10,50
2. Carla Morera de la Vall (ESP) – 6,67
3. Chiara Cuppone (ITA) – 6,00
4. Clémence Schorsch (FRA) – 5,40
Under 14 Men
1. Marley Benesene-Masse (FRA) – 13,64
2. Alvaro Casanova (ESP) – 11,96
3. Ethan Fernandez (FRA) – 10,20
4. Matthew Maurin-Lignières (FRA) – 7,97
Under 14 Women
1. Naia Monte (FRA) – 10,67
2. Mel Canhoto (POR) – 8,50
3. Suri Rodriguez (POR) – 6,86
4. Lila Skinner (GBR) – 5,77
Under 12 Men
1. Liam Sham-Koua (PYF) – 10,33
2. Rocco Rigliaco (ITA) – 9,40
3. Stefano Mandozzi (ESP) – 5,90
4. Harvey Waters (GBR) – 5,46
Under 12 Women
1. Nahia Calder (ESP) – 11,17
2. Sienna Rodrigues (POR) – 4,50
3. Caterina Congiu (ITA) – 3,90
4. Camille Trainaud (FRA) – 2,93