Today at the 2026 VIVO Rio Pro presented by Corona Cero, Stoke House LLC brands Vissla and SISSTR completed an historic sweep of Finals Day at Itaúna Beach, with reigning World Champion and Vissla team rider Yago Dora taking the men’s title and SISSTR team rider Sawyer Lindblad claiming her first-ever Championship Tour victory in the women’s final.
It marks the first event win for both athletes under the Stoke House umbrella, and a landmark moment for the company’s two brands.
Dora, who entered the event ranked third on the men’s CT and has been among the tour’s most dynamic competitors all season, defeated Italian standout Leonardo Fioravanti in the men’s final at Saquarema to claim his first event win of the 2026 season. Surfing in front of a massive home crowd in his native Brazil, Dora delivered the composure and power that have defined his career.
“It’s unbelievable. I’m so thankful for the energy out here. That filled me up, for sure!” — Yago Dora
On the women’s side, Lindblad converted what had been a recurring near-miss into a breakthrough. The 20-year-old California native and 2024 CT Rookie of the Year had reached three prior finals without a win before finding her moment today, defeating France’s Tya Zebrowski to earn her first CT title.
“I’ve worked so hard for this. I feel like I’ve gotten second so many times, so happy it was finally my day!” — Sawyer Lindblad
“Super overwhelmed with gratitude. Vissla and SISSTR exist to support surfers who move the culture forward, and today Yago and Sawyer did exactly that. A huge thank you to everyone at Stoke House who works hard behind the scenes to make this pursuit possible. We put surf culture first every day. Days like this remind us why.” — Vince de la Pena, VP of Global Marketing, Vissla
Both Dora and Lindblad now sit third in their respective world rankings heading into the mid-season break, with the tour resuming in August at Teahupo’o, Tahiti.
The sweep is a reflection of the values both brands have built around: a belief in surfers who push culture forward through creativity, commitment, and an authentic connection to the ocean.
About Vissla
Vissla is a surf and ocean outdoor brand founded on the belief that surf culture is built by those who live it. From boardshorts to wetsuits to outerwear, Vissla is designed for surfers by surfers. vissla.com
About SISSTR
SISSTR is a women’s surf and coastal lifestyle brand rooted in the same creative spirit as Vissla, built for women who live by the water. sisstr.com
About Stoke House LLC
Stoke House LLC is the parent company of Vissla and SISSTR, two surf brands united by a shared commitment to surf culture, performance, and the ocean.
