Foil Surf Race League 2026 Highlights – Cocoa Beach
Holy foil-boards, what an absolute mind-blowing weekend at the 7th Annual Foil Surf Race League event in Cocoa Beach, FL! From March 6-8, 2026, powered by Armstrong Foils, the waves delivered high-octane races, jaw-dropping airs that defied gravity, and an unreal vibe that lit up the ocean like never before. A massive shoutout to every rider, spectator, and attendee—your electric energy pushed everyone to new heights.
The FSRL continues to grow as the premier hub for prone foil racing, expression sessions, and pure stoke. Check out the highlights video below for a taste of the action:
Race Highlights & Results
The competition was fierce across divisions, with tight battles in the surf and massive expressions in the air. Riders pushed limits in everything from prone races to foil assist and SUP showdowns. Here’s the full podium from the main races:
Pro Prone: 1st – Mala’e McEllheny, 2nd – Austin Tovey, 3rd – Edo Tanas
Open Prone: 1st – Marley Franco, 2nd – Rossi Shell, 3rd – Matt Dill
SUP: 1st – Mala’e McEllheny, 2nd – Finn Spencer, 3rd – Jeffrey Spencer
Foil Assist: 1st – Marley Franco, 2nd – Nick Leason, 3rd – Guenther Oka
The expression sessions were pure fire—strapless, straps-on, and foil assist strapless categories delivered some of the biggest airs and smoothest carves of the weekend.
Expression Session Winners
Strapless: 1st – Mateo Ell, 2nd – Finn Spencer, 3rd – Mala’e McEllheny
Straps: 1st – Mala’e McEllheny, 2nd – Austin Tovey, 3rd – Guenther Oka
Foil Assist Strapless: 1st – Marley Franco, 2nd – Mala’e McEllheny, 3rd – Finn Spencer
Huge congrats to Ryan Arzy for taking home the Stoke Award brought to you by Duotone—pure energy and good vibes all weekend!
Epic Moments & Gallery
Podium celebrations featured big checks kept the stoke rolling late into the night.
From overhead drone shots of riders slashing waves to massive jumps over the lineup, the visuals were unreal. While beachside hangs and custom board painting sessions kept the stoke rolling late into the night.
The community vibe was electric—friends, family, and fellow foilers came together for epic sessions and unforgettable memories.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
None of this would have been possible without the incredible support from our sponsors! The 7th Annual FSRL Cocoa Beach was officially Powered by Armstrong Foils, with an all-star lineup of brands that help fuel the entire season and keep foil surfing growing stronger every year.
A massive thank you to every single one of these partners for their dedication to the sport—your gear, support, and stoke made the weekend unforgettable!
(From foils and wings to kites, apparel, and accessories, these brands are the backbone of the FSRL community. Huge thanks to Armstrong, Lift, FLITE Lab*, Foil Drive, North, Ride Engine, Mystic, Slingshot, Cabrina, F-One, Manera, Kaohi Leash, Duotone, AFS, Soöruz, and Code Foils!)
Keep the Stoke Going!
The 2026 FSRL season is just getting started—head over to foilsurfraceleague.com for the full tour schedule, rules, and registration.
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Let’s keep pushing foil surfing forward—see you on the water!
