Pacasmayo Day 3

Pacasmayo Classic
Day 3 dawned with early sunshine, head high waves peeling from the point, glassy conditions and a forecast of light 12 knot winds later in the morning. It was going to be touch and go based on that wind forecast but the waves looked beautiful so we launched into action at the 10am briefing and…
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Day 2 Pacasmayo Classic

Pacasmayo Classic
With a big forecast on the horizon, Day 2 of the Pacasmayo Classic called a lay day at the 10am skippers meeting.  The IWT had a chat with local organizers Bettina Gonzales and Maxime Fevrier about their inspiration to put on the event in Peru. First up: Bettina Gonzales from Lima: IWT: What made you…
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Opening Day of the IWT Pacasmayo Classic

Pacasmayo Classic
Opening day of the IWT Pacasmayo Classic joined together 48 riders from 19 different countries.  Due to small waves Head Judge Simeon Glasson called a lay day for competition.  Registered riders, crew and spectators joined in with approximately 60 school children from the local schools for a beach clean up. The IWT spoke with beach…
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Finals Day in Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo Classic
Head Judge Simeon Glasson’s patience paid off, with Pacasmayo’s reknown left-hand point break coming to life on the final day of competition. With set after set pulsing through the point, Pacasmayo offered up a dreamy canvas for riders to tear apart in a showdown on Finals Day. Morgan Noireaux While waiting for the wind to…
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