Yago Dora will no longer have that same sticker on the nose of his board. Photo: WSL
Yago Dora is entering a new era. Fresh off winning his maiden world title in September, the 29-year-old Brazilian took to social media to announce that he’ll no longer have the Volcom stone sticker on the nose of his board. The two parties are concluding their 14-year partnership.
“I would like to thank Volcom for the amazing ride this past 14 years have been!” Dora wrote. “From the VQS/TCT days to starring in Psychic Migrations, qualifying for the World Tour and in 2025 becoming Volcom’s first World Champion, so much history and so much to be thankful for!
“My sincere appreciation to all the people that were involved in this history!” he continued. “Times are always changing, this chapter has come to an end and it’s time for a new chapter in my career which I’m very excited to announce soon. Great news is coming in 2026! Much love.”
It appears that Dora is riding the high of his world title and cashing in on a more lucrative deal. Rumors in Brazilian media indicate that Dora is closing a deal with a big sports brand outside of the surf world that, as Dora alludes to, will be announced in 2026.
After seven years on the Championship Tour, Dora was the standout performer of 2025. He surfed well across multiple conditions, winning in Portugal, Trestles, and then the Finals in Fiji.
