Welcome To The Family, Yago Dora!
Champions of Surf + Culture. Together.
Surfing moves forward when creativity and commitment meet. When progression feels natural. When style and performance push each other in new directions.
That’s why welcoming Yago Dora to the Vissla family feels right.
Yago’s surfing has always carried a rare balance. Power paired with playfulness. Precision blended with instinct. His lines feel intentional without ever looking forced. He surfs with confidence in his own rhythm, letting the wave guide the story.
Over the years, that approach has shaped a career built on trust in feel and curiosity. From early standout moments to consistent performances across conditions, Yago earned his place by surfing his way. In 2025, it all came together. A composed, forward thinking season on the Championship Tour led to a World Title that felt like a natural extension of his journey rather than a departure from it.
A world champion who never stopped surfing like himself.
That balance is exactly what connects us.
“Yago is one of those surfers who has always been on our radar. When we were putting together our wish list, he was at the very top. What sets Yago apart is his versatility in every condition, paired with a style that’s among the best in the world. And what makes his story truly unique is the way he built his career: starting as a free surfer, transitioning to the WCT, and now becoming the first world champion to emerge from that path. We’re incredibly stoked and honored to welcome Yago, whose values and approach to surfing align perfectly with our vision of putting surf culture first.”
Vince de la Pena, VP of Global Marketing
At Vissla, we exist to support creators and innovators in surf culture. Surfers who approach the ocean with imagination, respect, and a desire to keep things moving forward. Yago fits that world effortlessly.
He brings championship level surfing without losing his creative edge. He respects the roots while continuing to explore what’s possible on a wave.
“I’m truly happy to be joining the Vissla team, to be involved with amazing people on a brand that embodies the true values of surfing, it’s a privilege to be part of the family, and I’m very excited for everything we are going to build together! The future is bright let’s do thisss!!!”
Yago Dora
This partnership is about more than competition. It’s about shared values, shared vision, and a belief in where surf culture is headed next.
We’re proud to build that future together.
Welcome to the family, Yago Dora.
Champions of surf and culture. Together.