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Hauber Twins Make History

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas made history at the Games as 14-year-old twin sisters Makayla and Yemayah Hauber of Eleuthera became the country’s first surfers to compete, making their debut in the under-16 girls’ division despite being unable to score on Day 1 due to a lack of waves.

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2 months ago

September 6, 2026

Taige Adderley

NASSAU , BAHAMAS – The five-person team from The Bahamas marched in the opening ceremony, making it the first time that the country was represented in the Games, and then our young surfers hit the water.

14-year-old twin sisters Makayla and Yemayah Hauber, out of Eleuthera, made history, becoming the first surfers to participate in the Games.

The twins competed in the under-16 girls’ division on Day 1 of the championships, but unfortunately, they were unable to log a score because, ironically enough, it was a nice beach day, and they couldn’t catch any waves.

The twins will have the opportunity to show what they have in the repechage round.

Eliza Denning, from New Providence, competed earlier today in the U-18 girls’ division. And D’Andro Thompson and Isaiah Thompson, two 15-year-old boys from Eleuthera, are competing in the U-16 boys’ division.

We’re still waiting on the results.

For those unacquainted with the sport, the surfers compete in 20-minute heats and are judged by a panel of five judges. Scores from their two best waves are added for their total scores.

Three surfers compete in each round. The top two advance to the next round.

They go through six heats until they get to the semifinal and then the final.

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