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How six national surfing associations came to work together, what our affiliation with the Asian Surfing Federation means, and how decisions actually get made.

2019

Founding meeting, Phuket

Delegates from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand agree a cooperative framework for regional surfing.

2020

First shared calendar

Four national events are published as one regional series; travel is suspended later that year.

2021

Myanmar Surfing Association joins

Membership reaches five associations. Judging exchange begins online.

2022

Singapore Surfing Association joins

The six-member structure in place today is completed.

2023

Ocean-safety standard adopted

Minimum water-safety requirements agreed for every event on the regional calendar.

2024

Coaching pathway launched

Level 1 and Level 2 coaching and judging courses recognised across all six associations.

2025

Affiliation with the Asian Surfing Federation

SEASA is recognised as a regional cooperative body within the ASF structure.

2026

Regional rankings published

First full season of open, women's and junior rankings across the six nations.