These Surfers Are Ready for an International Challenge-Top of the Wave Ep. 2

Published 06/18/2026 18:00

Provider TaiwanPlus

Surfing in Taiwan has taken off thanks to a dedicated and enthusiastic local community of surfers and coaches. Meet two of Taiwan’s international hopefuls with big dreams and find out how they fare as they take the plunge into international competition in India. Discover more about the development of Taiwan’s surfing industry in the story of two young surfers who are training to make it to the national team. Yu Chia-chi and Liu Ming-jang train together under the guidance of coach Gugu. These two young surfers are promising talents who are constantly working to improve and develop Taiwan’s surf culture and surf industry. Taiwan faces an uphill battle in the arena of professional surfing, but through perseverance and grit these young athletes are forging their own paths. Catch a wave with these enthusiastic surfers as they follow their dreams of international success. *Ocean Safety Notice* Surfing involves inherent risks and should only be undertaken by individuals with adequate swimming ability and ocean awareness. Beginners are strongly encouraged to surf under the guidance of qualified instructors and within supervised or designated areas.

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Top of the Wave

Follow the lives of seven athletes from Taiwan as they work to achieve their dreams: a place on Taiwan’s national surf team. “Top of the Wave” is a six-part series that shows their lives, the challenges they face, and the ups and downs of surfing in Taiwan.