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The 2026 Jupiter Waterman’s Challenge took place in January off Florida’s Atlantic coast, bringing together a diverse field of ocean athletes for a 10-mile downwind run from Phil Foster Park to Corners Beach in Jupiter.
Designed as a true waterman event rather than a single-discipline race, the challenge welcomed competitors across Downwind SUP, Wing Foil, Parawing, Kite, Surf Ski and OC1 outrigger canoe. With steady ocean bumps and a solid winter breeze, the course rewarded endurance, line choice and ocean awareness.
2026 Results
Men’s Kite
Tomas Souza
Wilber Yanez
Carlos Perez
Women’s Kite
Emily Bruns
Julia Strube
Glen Chami
Men’s Downwind SUP
Nicolas Reaser
Robbie Allen
Nate Jermain
Wing Foil – Men
Sebastian Ruiz Velasco Aguado
Steve Barnes
Blaze Walsh
Wing Foil – Women
Katie Miller
Parawing
Matt Goodwin
Matthew Filippone
Caleb Parshier
Surf Ski
Hailey Nixon
Chris Crawford
OC1 – Men
Ray Nickolaus
Kyle Milton
Joseph Malecki
OC1 – Women
Heather Martin
Alexandra Denisoba
Special awards were also presented, including Waterman Awards along with recognition for Longest Tracking Run and Most Turns, highlighting the event’s emphasis on overall ocean skill rather than just finish times.
The 2026 edition reinforced the event’s reputation as one of Florida’s most unique winter downwind gatherings, blending competition and community across multiple ocean disciplines.