Rip Curl is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with the talented young surfer Tya Zebrowski, who is only 14 years old, until 2028.
Tya Zebrowski has just extended her contract with Rip Curl until 2028. The young French surfer, who celebrated her 14th birthday on March 9, is one of the brightest prospects in both European and global surfing.
“I’m so excited for this new adventure with you, all the way to the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond. Thankyou for giving me wings to fly, for fueling the fire inside me. The best is yet to come… More search, more fun,and the dream tour (aka the CT) ahead!” said Tya Zebrowski after signing her contract extension.
Since its inception, Rip Curl has been dedicated to supporting young surfers. The brand launched theGromSearch in 1999—a global event showcasing young surfing talent across seven regions worldwide. Thecompetition culminates in an international final, bringing together the champions from each region. A truelaunching pad for future global stars of the sport, it has seen surfers like Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira,Stephanie Gilmore, and Tyler Wright, all finalists in this prestigious competition. Tya Zebrowski won theEuropean GromSearch final in 2024.
This talented surfer, with roots in both Landes and Tahiti, also benefits from Rip Curl’s international support, including access to world-class facilities and coaching. In January, during the first event of the ChampionshipTour at the legendary Pipeline wave, she stayed at the Rip Curl Pipe House to train on the waves of Hawaii’sNorth Shore, alongside Molly Picklum, Tyler Wright, George Pittar, and Samuel Pupo, all members of the WorldChampionship Tour.
“Since I was 9 years old, you’ve been by my side. The trust you’ve given me is so much more than just a sponsorship—it’s a true surfing family. A solid support system that pushes me to give my very best. A team manager who’s always there, always caring, guiding me through every wave” , she added.
“We are proud and thrilled to extend our partnership with Tya. Even though she is still very young, her progress in the past few months has been remarkable. She aims for very big goals, and it’s crucial that she feels supported and can fully focus on her athletic career,” said Yann Martin, Team Manager Europe at Rip Curl.
In 2024, the young surfer claimed victory in three Qualifying Series events – the circuit that allows surfers to earn points to qualify for the CT – in just two months: Newquay in England, Pantin in Spain, and Anglet in France. Her win in Anglet came right after her triumph in the Rip Curl GromSearch U16 category and the Surf de Nuit event. Following that, during her very first Challenger Series event (the gateway to the World Tour) in Ericeira, Portugal, in October 2024, she secured an impressive second place, losing only to Australian Sally Fitzgibbons. With this contract extension, Rip Curl reaffirms its commitment to supporting the most promising young talents in surfing. Tya Zebrowski embodies the future of the sport, and Rip Curl is proud to stand by her side on this incredible journey.
