Day 5 started out similarly to the previous days, but with a little more urgency. The contest window was rapidly coming to a close, and we still had a lot to do. Fortunately the wind was up, and there were still some waves at the beach. The call was made to go straight into the…

Another early start paid dividends today, as Hatteras continued to provide a beautiful windsurfing canvas. The early morning showed promise once again, but unfortunately was not quite enough to run any Pro heats. After a free-sail to test the waters, it was determined that another Expression Session would be run. This one would be for…

Expectations for Day 3 were high, as the Tuesday evening forecast showed good wind and a building swell for the upcoming day. Riders rose before dawn, and waited for first light after a night of thunderstorms and rain. The skipper’s meeting was set for 7:30am. We were greeted with lighter than expected wind, and small…