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Eli Perrins-Davies Impresses at WSL GADIS Junior Pro Ferrol
Fresh off his historic win at the 2025 Welsh National Championships, Wales’ current Men’s Open Champion, Eli Perrins-Davies, took his momentum onto the international stage with a strong showing at the GADIS Junior Pro Ferrol — a WSL Pro Junior event held at Praia da Fragata, Ferrol, Galicia, Spain.
Facing some of Europe’s best up-and-coming surfers, Eli showed poise and progression, advancing through two rounds before bowing out in the Round of 32 — a solid performance at one of the key stops on the WSL Junior Series calendar.
Round of 64 – Heat 8
Eli opened his campaign with a confident win, dropping a 10.17 heat total (6.67 + 3.50) and advancing alongside fellow standout Lucas Deffenti:
1st – Eli Perrins-Davies (WAL): 10.17 (6.67 + 3.50)
2nd – Lucas Deffenti (BRA): 8.43
3rd – Marco Marin (ESP): 7.77
4th – Kenzo Lamoureux (FRA): 7.30
Round of 48 – Heat 8
In another close battle, Eli kept his rhythm and composure, winning his second consecutive heat:
1st – Eli Perrins-Davies (WAL): 9.60 (5.17 + 4.43)
2nd – Oinatz Ortega (ESP): 8.63
3rd – Alejo Valido (CNY): 8.03
4th – Saion Borelli Luzarreta (ESP): 8.30
Round of 32 – Heat 8
In a stacked and high-scoring round, Eli was narrowly edged out in fourth:
Alejandro Sancho (ESP): 11.67
Fernando Ibarra (ESP): 10.06
Paco Alonzo (ESP): 8.00
Eli Perrins-Davies (WAL): 7.06
WSF Statement
“To see Eli win back-to-back heats at a high-level WSL Junior event is a major sign of progress. He continues to carry Welsh surfing forward with passion and professionalism.” — Welsh Surfing Federation
Eli’s performance at the GADIS Junior Pro Ferrol adds another chapter to what’s already been a landmark year. With growing international experience and national success behind him, he’s proving to be one of the most exciting young surfers emerging from Wales. Well done Eli !