Day 6  saw classic excellent conditions in Pacasmayo. Heats began for women, masters and grand masters divisions. The wind ranged from 15-23 knots and was slightly gusty, but had a nice side-off direction allowing most sailors to be powered up on the waves with 4.5M-5.0M sails. Masters: The masters rounds were up first with Ferdinando…

Day 5 was expected to have stronger wind than earlier in the week. It was very slow to arrive, however it did kick in around 2pm and built to contestable strength by 3pm, thus amateur heats began. The contest ran from 3pm-6:30pm. Every ounce of contestable wind and daylight was used. Waves were in the…

Day 4 of the Pacasmayo Classic was looking very promising. The waves were still in the head high range on the sets and the wind was a touch stronger than the day before. This kept all the riders on edge waiting for the call to compete. The first announcement was made at 11:00 and thus…

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…