Brazil had 5 of the top 6 surfers on the men's Challenger Series this year and 6 in the top 10. As a result, they'll have 11 surfers on the CT in 2025, which is nearly one-third of the tour. 

However, Brazilians often fall off the CT only to requalify again the next year, reducing the amount of would-be rookies joining the tour. 

Why is this, and what does it mean for surfing? Following Saquarema, Stace G and Mikey C break down all things CS with the help of Jake Paterson and Matt Myers.

Why Is Brazil So Dominant On The CS?

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