Meet RealtorDR Team Rider, Papito Santana. Eduar Santana also known as Papito Santana was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Fate brought him away from the city and onto Kite Beach where he’d help tourists pump and launch their kites. At 11 years old, he was standing on a boogie board catching waves, which is very difficult to do. From then on he worked as a surf instructor on Encuentro beach. Papito has one of the most impressive surf careers in the country and in 2010 was awarded Dominican Athlete of the Year. He is now the owner of Dominican Surf School which offers advanced surf coaching, retreats, and kids programs! Papito is a regular-footed surfer known for being a tough competitor who “does not fall” meaning he always completes his maneuvers. RealtorDR is committed to giving back to the local Cabarete community in innovative ways that make a big impact. We have seen just how talented Dominican surfers and kite surfers are, however it is apparent these sports have not been given the support necessary to help athletes truly excel. With contests like the WSL Cabarete Pro coming to town, we have teamed up with Ciolko Arts and Pro Surf Coaching System to support some of the most promising athletes in the area. Our surf team consists of 4 experienced surfers, all of which have competed in WSL events. All 4 of our surfers grew up surfing in Playa Encuentro, and they are major members of the local community that make positive impacts through their businesses and influence. Want to learn more about surfing in the DR and our surf team? Read our blog on www.RealtorDR.com Good luck to Papito! The WSL Cabarete Pro starts in less than a week at Playa Encuentro, Cabarete. 🇩🇴