Challenger Series Rankings Update: New threats enter CT qualification hunt, race heads for Portugal

The electricity of Mareisas is in the rearview, and now the Challenger Series elite prepare to take on the old country of Portugal at the EDP Ereciera Pro Presented By Xacobeo. Fresh off a career-defining win, Ryan Kainalo took over the No. 1 ranking and leads the race toward CT qualification with more success in his sights. Joining Kainalo, 17-year-old Charli Hately made her statement in a big way after claiming the biggest victory of her career so far in Maresias, and now enters Ericeira hot on the heels of qualification hopefuls. But defending victor and CT phenom, Tya Zebrowski, is back to defend her title alongside the elite field in attendance, looking to kickstart their campaigns toward the world's best. It all goes down October 6 through 12, and the possibility to secure the year's first CT qualifiers is as real as it's been so far this season. Watch LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com. Shop WSL merch at https://bit.ly/4pHxkMK For more info, heat draws, and more, check -https://ift.tt/pO0gmj2 The 2026 Challenger Series keeps the hype alive from Brazil to Portugal with the EDP Ereciera Pro Presented By Xacobe, and the world’s best emerging surfers will descend on Ericeira, Portugal, for the fourth vital stop of the season. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/jND7OYx Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/zW0hLxA World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa43dixE0pI