Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit 2014

Domes Beach was on fire! Rincon locals and visitors celebrated International surf talent, indulged in the local surf culture, tropical flavors and ocean life. Crazy, beautiful times and a photography playground. 

On March 9, 2014 Puerto Rico surfer Gabriel Escudero scored his first career victory in an exciting twenty-five minute Final over Virginia Beach visitor Michael Dunphy. On the Women's side spectators saw the strongest field ever assembled, with entrants from the Mainland, France, Barbados and Argentina. The winner was Quincy Davis, from Montauk, NY, who spends her winters in Puerto Rico. Davis won in a close Final over rising international star Maud Le Car, from France. Le Car has been making a name for herself recently in international competition with strong placings in Australia to begin the women's season. 

My favorite girl is Maud Le Car, her form and style are an art. She is amazing to watch, Maud has an intense energy and fun personality. I got to share some water time with her while she was practicing and my local surf trainer, Robert Ferrer, coached her for the contest. Hoping to rub off some shredding power, yes!! 

Maud Le Car // Photo: Andreea Waters

Maud Le Car // Photo: Andreea Waters

On the guys side, I am happy to see Gaby score the winning waves. Something about the local PR surf style that does it for me. And I got to photo his first victory rides, sweet! 

Gabriel Escudero // Photo: Andreea Waters

Gabriel Escudero // Photo: Andreea Waters

Vivir sus suenos. xx

Photos: Andreea Waters // Domes Beach, Rincon PR

Locals Only Adventures #1: Rincon, PR

Five days and five nights on the road to happiness. We indulged in Rincon's tropical flavors, blue barrels, hill top views, luscious sunsets, and rich local culture. Mike R. found perfect air, Kolo shredded unforgettable sunsets, Mike D. flirted with beautiful barrels, Mike O. charged the lines and Jules cross stepped endless summer waves. Our local friends, Robert and Renee, shared some water secrets and dancing fun. We got lucky! 

One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. {Henry Miller}

SURFERS: Juliane Camposano, Mike Dier, Michael Kololyan, Robert Ferrer, Michael Reinhardt, Mike O'Toole

BAND: Los Hijos De Puntas

PHOTOS: Andreea Waters

RINCON, PR // November 2013

Art, Community and Surfing for Cause

 Surfer DNA - a Portrait Series by Alberto Guglielmi benefiting Waves for Waters's post Sandy relief efforts.

Surfer DNA by Alberto Guglielmi. Photo: Andreea Waters

Surfer DNA by Alberto Guglielmi. Photo: Andreea Waters

The New York surfing community is made of good people and creative spirits. Alberto Guglielmi is a New York photographer and surfer. In his Surfer DNA Portrait Series, 39 creatives came together to support his art project and cause. They included actors, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and chefs. In the portraits the fin became an extension of the subject's body showcasing the surfer's "connection to the water, both physically and spiritually," Guglielmi explains.

On June 5th, 2013 I had the pleasure to photograph the Surfer DNA Art Opening at the SoHotel ArtSpace Gallery in New York City. It was a brilliant evening of art, community and social cause. 

 

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Albero Guglielmi, Photographer and Jon Rose, Founder of Waves For Water. Photo: Andreea Waters

Albero Guglielmi, Photographer and Jon Rose, Founder of Waves For Water. Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Photo: Andreea Waters

Showing now through July 12 in LA at Aesthesia
August 1-31 at the Montauk Beach House

http://www.wavesforwater.org/ 
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