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Manera Salty News: December ’25

Salty Holidays​

We hope you all had a good holiday break, full of good food, good people, and maybe a sneaky session or two. We wrapped up 2025 in style, and 2026 is already in motion. Here’s to many more salty memories!

Salty New Year

Ready to Escape

The new Desert Cap takes sun protection further with an added neck flap to shield your neck and ears from harmful rays. Made from lightweight, waterproof boardshort material, this cap stays secure in strong winds and duckdives while keeping you cool with breathable materials and ventilation holes.
Its versatile 2-in-1 design lets you tuck the flp away for a more classic look, making it perfect for any adventure in or out of the water.

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What happened in the salty community?

No. 1

The latest edition of The Surfer’s Journal spotlights photographer Marcus Paladino, his journey and life behind the lens in remote Tofino, with an in-depth profile and a selection of exclusive photographs, all set in the cold-water world he shares with surfer Pete Devries.

Check it out

No. 2

Local Adventures

PNW adventure with Christopher Macdonald.

Watch it HERE

No. 3

Our ripping groms Michael Monteiro, Jade Rosene and Cash Souter all competed at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Punta Rocas, Peru, representing Italy, Canada and the USA, respectively.

Cash and Team USA brought home Team Silver, while Michael scored a massive 9.33 in the opening heat of his U-16 boys Repechage Round 1, showcasing “impressive speed management as he delivered mature top-to-bottom backhand surfing.”

No. 4

The first DEFI WIND in Argentina was a full-on celebration of wind, sport, and community. Supported by F-ONE Argentina, MANERA Argentina, and GPX Store, 83 participants brought energy both on the water and off. After a calm Saturday, Sunday unleashed 20–35 knot winds, challenging 35 riders and giving everyone a chance to try new gear, connect, and share the stoke.

No. 5

It’s awards season 🏆! Catalina Turienzo, Olympian pro kitefoiler, was awarded the Female Sailing Athlete of the Year Award by the Argentinian Olympic Committee, the Olimpia de Plata 2025 Award, and the Jorge Newbery Yachting 2025 Award!

No. 6

Watch This

Cowabunga — a new surf film by Brendon Gibbens.

Return to the Bering — the sequel to the award winning “Island X”, taking a handful of surfers, including Pete Devries, to a tiny, even more remote island in the Bering Sea to investigate rumors of perfect waves.

Our team just got back from a pretty epic trip and photoshoot.
Stay tuned.

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Manera Salty News: November ’25

READY TO ESCAPE

Stash and shred with the new POCKET WING BELT.
Its 2-in-1 design as both a harness and gear storage features a large pocket to stow your sail, another for your bar, and an additional bar holder, all in a low-profile, comfortable fit for both left- and right-handed riders.

Pocket Wing Belt

Discover our Impact Vest range, built for confidence, protection and freedom.
From potential crashes to long downwind runs, our impact vests are built to keep you safe and comfortable.

Impact Vests

Welcome to the team!

Scottish surfer and triathlete Israel Noble grew up in Fraserburgh alongside his younger brother Gabriel, immersed in a surf-loving family. Thriving in Scotland’s raw and unpredictable conditions, he has developed a sharp, competitive style that recently earned him the U18 Scottish Surfing Champion title. While also introduced to triathlon by his dad at age eight, and still very dedicated to this demanding sport, surfing remains his anchor, from chasing waves at Thurso East to sharing memorable sessions with family.

Gabriel Noble began surfing in 2020 and has quickly risen through the ranks, already representing Scotland at the 2024 European Junior Championships. Based in Fraserburgh, he was hooked from his first wave and now thrives on Scotland’s challenging conditions, always keeping it fun no matter the forecast. With a love for airs, foiling, and chasing perfect reef breaks, Gabriel embodies a positive spirit, reminding us all that the best surfer is the one having the most fun.

No. 1

@josh_gillitt
@charlesbrodel

Our Big Air riders Charles Brodel and Josh Gillitt went all-in at this year’s Red Bull King of the Air competition. Riding his foil, Charles kicked things off against reigning world champion and eventual winner, Lorenzo Casati. He moved to round two, packing his heat with ten powerful tricks, but bowed out by just 0.28 points. Josh also saw his run end in round two, leaving absolutely everything on the water. We couldn’t be prouder of the performance, progression, and heart these two put on display!

Watch Day 1
Watch Day 2

No. 2: Local Adventures

Yann Quilfen knows how to put every part of his foil to work, Brittany-style.
Always with salted butter, of course.

Watch Here

No. 3

After clinching the European title a few weeks ago, French surfer Eric Dargent became Vice-World Champion in Surf Stand3 for the fifth time in his career during the 2025 Para Surfing World Championships in Oceanside, California. On top of it, the French squad claimed the team title in the overall rankings for the third time in a row!

No. 4

Massive congrats to Catalina Turienzo for winning gold at the 2025 Formula Kite Youth World Championships in the Azores. Turienzo, already a double youth world champion, was determined to defend her crown and did just that!

No. 5

Maxime Chabloz was on fire at the GKA Kite World Tour Freestyle World Cup Taíba 2025! Coming in as the reigning world champion, he delivered clean tricks, incredible height, and flawless execution, even earning the sole 10.0 of the entire meet on his massive Backmobe 9. After three days of steady winds and fierce competition, Maxime finished 3rd in an all-time high-level final.

No. 6: Manera X Yüth Magazine

Want to ride in a fresh MANERA wetsuit?

We are teaming up with Yüth Magazine for this giveaway. All you have to do is head to Instagram, follow both MANERA and Yüth Magazine accounts, and tag 3 friends in the comments of this post.
A winner will be picked in the coming days. Try your luck!

Enter Now

Stay tuned for more!

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MANERA Welcomes Dusty Bruhwiler to the Team!

We’re stoked to announce 14 year old @dusty.bruhwiler has joined team MANERA!

Dusty has been chasing waves since the age of three, growing up on the beaches of Vancouver Island with surfing in his blood. Living off Tofino’s rugged coast, he thrives in the icy waters of Cox Bay, welcoming the challenge of cold conditions with a thick wetsuit and a smile.
Inspired by his dad @raphbruhwiler, Canada’s first pro surfer and a legend in the country’s surf community, Dusty skillfully balances progression with fun. At just 14, he has already logged countless hours in the ocean and loves to share the stoke with friends and family.

DREAM WAVE
Perfect left barreling point breaks with air sections.

FAVORITE MOVE
Frontside layback.

3 REASONS TO GO SURFING
To have fun, to stay active, and to learn the ocean.

INSPIRATIONS
My dad.

“ He thrives in the icy waters of Cox Bay, welcoming the challenge of cold conditions with a thick wetsuit and a smile. ”

Get to know Dusty
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Manera Salty News: May ’25

Welcome to the team!

Cash Souter is an Outer Banks grom with a passion for surfing, skating, and protecting the ocean. Cash started competing in 2020 and quickly made a name for himself with his constant stoke and willingness to charge hard on every wave.

Ryan Leopold is all about chasing barrels and keeping it real, literally. A core member of the REAL Watersports crew, Ryan is the go-to guy when it comes to testing surfboards, creating content and sharing his feedback with the community.

3D Designed Wetsuits

The most important aspect of a MANERA wetsuit is probably the way it is designed. A wetsuit should fit your body, not the other way around.

That’s why we design ours on a 3D body, ensuring every panel follows the natural curves of the body, and therefore a perfect fit. Our wetsuits deliver warmth, durability, comfort, and a fit that performs.

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The End of the World

The End of the World won the Audience Award at the International Feature Film Competition of the Brest Surf Film Festival!
Three of the athletes featured in the film – Ian Fontaine, Yann Quilfen and Malo Jouanneau – were in Brest to attend the showing of the movie as well. 

Watch the movie

What happened in the Salty Community?

No. 1 Local Adventures

We have been encouraging our athletes to make the most of their own backyards and homespots, to show that you sometimes don’t need to go far to have fun.

Luckily, they’ve been keen on taking us all along for the ride on their local adventures.

This month, Sanna, or shall we say “a coastal creature of habit”, went on a surf trip worthy of a BBC nature documentary. Watch with the sound on.
Over in California, Luca spent the night by one of his favorite spots to make sure he would be the first one in the water the next day.

Watch Sanna
Watch Luca

No. 2

Congratulations to María Catalina Turienzo, a local athlete from Argentina, who finished fourth in the Open Trophy ranking of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Türkiye.

No. 3

Ian Fontaine and his surf club team 29hood have become the new 2025 French Interclub Champions!  This title earns them a place to represent France and Brittany at the Interclub World Championships, which will take place in Australia in early 2026.

Congratulations also to the club’s second team, which included Malo Jouanneau, who finished fifth!

No. 4

Since Rippin’ Rosie and her human are now part of the local MANERA U.S. team, we might seriously need to start thinking about a Hot Dog Magma line. What do you think?
One thing is for sure, she’s scoring a lot more than we are over here in the Mediterranean.

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Upcoming: OFF THE LIP Canada Super Grom Comp

 The very first “OFF THE LIP” Canadian groms surf circuit is here, located in Tofino, British Columbia! Here at MANERA, we are passionate about supporting youth in their surfing, progressing their skills and knowledge through competitive surfing, mentors, friendships, and more!

Here are the official SUPER GROM Winter dates for 2025🏆

March 8 & 9th
April 12 & 13th (The final, subject to change)

MANERA @ Off the Lip

U10 | U12 | U14 | U18| Open

You can register for any of the three events; however, for the overall championship rankings, the competitor who has participated in all 3 events most likely will have higher points in the circuit. At the end of all 3 events the champion of each division will be crowned.

Register Here
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Don’t miss the upcoming BING Demo Day!

Bing Surfboards was founded in 1959 by Bing Copeland in the South Bay of Los Angeles. The original storefront was right on the strand in Hermosa Beach. It was quite small, with about 15-20 boards in the showroom and the shaping rooms were in the back just behind the register. Back then we didn’t sell any type of clothing or accessories, just surfboards. We have never carried any big-box wetsuit brands. When we first learned about MANERA and its line of products, it seemed like a great fit for a wide range of consumers looking for high-quality wetsuits and accessories. We also appreciated the minimalist branding and clean color palette used on everything. Once we were shown the history and design process that MANERA has, it was a done deal. We knew they’d be great partners.” 

Demo Details

The second round of “San O Sundays” is just around the corner, so mark your calendars! We’ll have over 20 boards to ride, pit crew @condorthefish and @greylockwoodphoto will be on hand to answer any questions and get you dialed, plus the whole thing is 100% FREE. 

Sunday, February 23rd 7am – 12pm

First come first serve, must have a credit card & ID to shred.

@ Four Doors, San Onofre

More BING details
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Building the Revolution: Manera & Dane Reynolds Back Core Surf Shops

MANERA AND DANE REYNOLDS ARE FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING SURF SHOPS.

Partnering with pro surfer and surf shop owner Dane Reynolds, Manera is doubling down on our mission to preserve the core surf retail community. As we move into 2025, our focus remains on fostering organic growth, deepening retail partnerships, and promoting sustainability. In an interview with Building the Revolution, Manera’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Austin Benke, discusses why the brand prioritizes surf shops, its plans for the future, and how it aims to uphold its values in an evolving industry.

Dane Reynolds X Manera
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