DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The German Embassy in Santo Domingo launched the 2025 edition of Master of the Ocean with an exclusive cocktail event at the ambassador’s residence, led by Ambassador Maike Friedrichsen to announce the 20th edition. The competition will take place 17 to 21 September 2025 in Cabarete, Puerto Plata.

Master of the Ocean features competitions in five disciplines: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddle, and wing foil. Events are held at the Encuentro Beach (surf and SUP) and Cabarete Beach (kite, windsurf, and wing foil), both offering ideal conditions for each sport and delivering an unmatched spectacle.

The launch brought together prominent figures from the sports, tourism, and local communities, including Leoni Perthold, a Dominican-German water sports athlete and entrepreneur; Adolfo Ramírez, a renowned judge and sports tourism entrepreneur in...