Dhivehi Surf League 2025 has reached the shores of Laamu Maabaidhoo for ‘Kerandoo’, the second of three events of the year.

The Maldives Surfing Association has revealed that a total of 40 surfers have registered for the event: 20 in the U18 Junior Boys’ category and 20 in the Men’s Open. In addition, the event will also feature a standalone bodyboarding category. As of the deadline, 15 bodyboarders have signed up.

Kerandoo is the substitute event for Kalhegalekodaa – the second competition in the DSL that previously took place at Tiger Stripes in G.Dh. Gadhdhoo. Unlike Tiger Stripes, Maabaidhoo’s break, which is known as the “Machine”, offers a right-hand barrel.

Ride the ‘Machine’ wave: Maabaidhoo welcomes DSL to its shores

“Laamu Atoll has some of the best waves in the country. Bringing competition to L. Maabaidhoo is something the surf community, especially the people of Maabaidhoo, has been looking forward to for a long time”, MSA president Mohamed Sobah had previously stated.

Kerandoo was initially scheduled for the first week of September. As per the new schedule, the competition will start this Wednesday and will continue throughout the weekend, with finals scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Residents of Maabaidhoo are building a spectator platform for the event. Photo: Secretariat of Maabaidhoo Council

The hosting partner Laamu Maabaidhoo council has begun preparations to make the Kerandoo event a remarkable one. The Maabaidhoo council has announced via MSA that athletes will be treated with breakfast, lunch and evening tea each day of the competition. “This initiative reflects the welcoming spirit of Maabaidhoo and the important role of community in the growth of surfing in the Maldives” the council had stated.

 

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