Leticia Canales
Professional Surfer
About Me
Aloha, I'm Leticia Canales, a professional surfer born in Sopela (Bizkaia). My story began when I was 6 years old, inspired by my father and older sister, who introduced me to this sport in a natural way. From a young age, I knew that surfing would be my path.
I've faced great challenges: at 11 I was already qualifying for junior world championships, at 14 I won bronze at the Under-18 European Championships, 4th at the Gromseach World Championships in Australia, and at 18 I made the leap to professional.
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Values
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Passion
The sea taught me that everything that is done with passion has meaning. Every wave is an opportunity to live intensely.
Resilience
The falls have made me stronger. In the water and in life, the important thing is not not to fall, but to know how to get up.
Connection
With myself, with the environment, with people. I believe in conscious, respectful and authentic surfing.
Delivery
I give 100% in every training, in every talk, in every session. Because that's the only way to really grow.
Ambassadors
In surfing, being an ambassador is not just about wearing a logo: it's about representing a philosophy, a way of understanding the sport and the world. It is to create real links with brands that believe in you and with which you share values such as commitment, effort, sustainability or innovation.
Throughout my career I have been fortunate to have the support of companies that go beyond sponsorship. Each one of them accompanies me on my path in and out of the water, providing confidence, tools and vision.
It represents the new generation of surfing: performance, innovation and sustainability united in every wetsuit. As an official partner, I share their commitment to the development of eco-responsible materials and their vision of protecting the ocean without sacrificing technical excellence. Surfing with Soöruz is to be an active part of the change our planet needs.
Nutrition is a key part of high performance. Infisport is my partner in sports supplementation, helping me to stay strong and focused in training and competitions.
Working the body without forgetting the mind. With Volker Tarnow I develop key aspects of physical and psychological preparation, focusing on body awareness, injury prevention and recovery.
Quality and details in a surfboard are non-negotiable, and that is something Nuno pays special attention to. Each shape is designed to really work, adapting to the real needs in the water. One of Envy's main goals is to develop boards that allow high performance surfers to reach their maximum level.
Collaborations
The brands that accompany me are an essential part of my journey as an athlete. For me, collaborations have to be real, with real connections that are built with time and dedication.
With my team, we work to integrate the products and values of each brand into my day-to-day life in a natural and authentic way. My goal is to simplify the process: you tell me what you want to communicate, and I take care of capturing it in an authentic way, creating content that faithfully reflects the essence of your brand.
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Documentary
After 20 years competing at the highest level, surfer Leti Canales embarks on an emotional and personal journey to reconnect with what made her fall in love with surfing as a child. This intimate and visually stunning documentary invites us to accompany her on her return to the places that marked her childhood, far from the stress of competition, in search of freedom, culture and the pure essence of the sea.
More than a sports story, this is a tale of identity, growth and rediscovery.
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Clinics and Programs for Surfers
As a professional surfer, I am passionate about sharing everything I have learned in and out of the water. That's why my vision is to collaborate with schools, camps and federations to help surfers of all levels to improve, grow and enjoy surfing even more.
I offer customized clinics and workshops where we work not only on technique, but also on good habits, strategy and other key aspects to progress in a complete way. In addition, I can support technical and competition programs, bringing my practical experience and academic training.
Currently, I have the titles of N1 and N2 surf coach, and I am finishing my studies in CAFYD (Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport).
Talks and Individual Sessions
In addition to the group trainings, I teach talks and workshops that complement the physical and technical work. And if you are not part of a school or team, don't worry: I also offer private sessions for individual surfers or anyone who wants to improve their surfing independently, always adapting to your goals and level.
My goal is to accompany the new generations of surfers with a solid technical-tactical support in their training, especially thinking of those who aspire to high performance.
If you are part of a school, camp, federation, or simply want to train with me in a personalized way, let's talk! I am here to help you grow and enjoy every wave along the way.
Talk
Inspiration and Values through sport
Inspirational Talks for Educational Centers
I like to share my experience as a professional athlete in talks to schools and educational centers. In them I talk about my career, the values I have learned in sport and how they have helped me not only in competition, but in life.
I talk about the importance of commitment, perseverance, teamwork and discipline, and how sports can be a powerful tool to educate and form stronger and more conscious people.
These talks are designed to inspire young people and motivate them to find in sport a way to grow, learn and overcome challenges, both in and out of the water.
If you are interested in having me visit your school to share this experience, count me in!
