This International Surf Competition Is on Home Turf-Top of the Wave Ep. 6

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Professional surfers dream of testing their skills against the best in the game, and in Taiwan, there is one major surf competition to which athletes aspire. The Taiwan Open of Surfing is a highly competitive international event, making it the perfect opportunity for local surfers to assess their skills against some of the best in the sport. Discover how Taiwan’s surfers fare in this stacked competition. The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body of professional surfing that runs different competitions designed to develop talented athletes. In Taiwan, the top WSL event is the Taiwan Open of Surfing in Taitung. This competition has developed over the years, becoming increasingly competitive and a mainstay on the surf circuit for up-and-coming athletes. For Taiwan’s surfers, this is a rare opportunity to get a taste for international competition without having to travel abroad. This chance to mix with other elite international athletes offers precious competitive experience. It is also an opportunity for Taiwan’s professionals to assess the state of the sport in the country and understand the ways to develop and help athletes grow and improve. Follow our surfers as they face the challenge of intense competition on their home turf and learn more about surfing in Taiwan. 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.