Sammy Pérez Hults wins Master of the Ocean 2026 in Cabarete

The Master of the Ocean 2026 multidisciplinary water sports competition concluded in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, featuring athletes from over a dozen countries competing in Surf, SUP, Kitesurf, Windsurf, and Wingfoil.

Dominican Olympic windsurfer Sammy Pérez Hults secured the overall title, accumulating 3,200 points through strong performances in SUP and Windsurf. He was followed by Frenchman Maxime L’Huillier, who took second place with 2,997 points, and German athlete Jan Malte Claus, who finished third with 2,795 points.

Other notable winners included Joselito del Rosario in Kitesurf, Yannick Mittas in Wingfoil, and the Dream Team in the Wingfoil team final. The event was characterized by challenging weather conditions, including wind gusts reaching 26 knots.