It was an action-packed day at Waddell with all the single eliminations nearing completion. The one final so far was for the youth and may have been the best heat of the day. Bernd Roediger edged Morgan Noireaux in an epic battle. I’m sure the double elim tomorrow will be just as exciting. Youth Single…

Bernd Roediger and Morgan Noireaux help kick off the event. Over 70 riders from all over have gathered at Waddell Creek, just north of Santa Cruz, to compete in the first event of the American Windsurfing Tour. Despite light wind for most of the day just enough breeze kicked up late to get the event’s…

Event organiser, Sam Bittner, has been in Santa Cruz for the last few days doing last minute preparations for the big event.  She says everything is looking good and she can’t wait for the Santa Cruz Classic to get under way.  Sam even made time to go for a quick sail, and now she declares…

Here are a few common questions for the Santa Cruz Classic: 1) will lunch/food/refreshments be provided by the tour during competition days? There will be a vendor at the beach selling lunch each day of contest. AWT will provide water for competitors. 2) does one have to attend the opening ceremonies on Wednesday for registration…