Surf day at Waddell

After a good day of competition yesterday where 3 divisions were completed, competitors woke up to a much bleaker wind forecast. The surf was still good, and many took the opportunity to catch some waves. Camille Juban and Morgan Noireaux stole the show ripping apart wave after wave. After everyone was good and frozen from…
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Waves and Wind of Waddell Crown Champions

The 2015 Santa Cruz Windsurfing Festival opened with a long 12 hour day at Waddell Creek Beach Park. Waves were big, but the wind was light making for a challenging start. Finally around 4:00 the event got under way with the first heat of Youth, consisting of 5 riders. We want to welcome Franzi Fix…
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Santa Cruz Windsurfing Festival Opening

Competitors from across the USA, and the wider windsurfing world, have descended on the West Coast windsurfing mecca, that is Santa Cruz. The region not only boasts two world renowned wave sailing spots of Waddell Creak and Davenport, but also a large range of surf breaks, including The Boardwalk, Steamer Lane, and much more. This…
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Get to know Philip Soltysiak

1) Name, age, home sailing spot, sponsors etc? Philip Soltysiak 27 years old I live in Toronto, and my home spots are on the Great Lakes. Sponsors: Starboard, Sailworks, Dakine, Streamlined, Camaro Wetsuits, Makani Fins, Nolimitz. 2) Unlike many you have been able to carve out a Pro career in windsurfing, can you tell us…
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