Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit 2014

Andreea Waters March 14, 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!!

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

Vivir sus suenos. xx

Photos: Andreea Waters // Domes Beach, Rincon PR

East Coast Heavy

Andreea Waters February 22, 2014

New York and New Jersey surfing are not like anywhere else. There is nothing easy about it. The waves are inconsistent, it's a long commute to all beach breaks, winter brings the best waves and it is cold. But when it's good, it's really good. When the winds are bad in New York City, you know to get in the car and head for Jersey. We are all addicted to checking the surf forecast, it's like crack. This winter we chased some raw and heavy waves. #DieToRide

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. {Jacques Yves Cousteau}

SURFERS: Mike Dier, Sean Kittle, Michael Kololyan, Michael Reinhardt, Ron Shine, Josh Steinberg

PHOTOS: Andreea Waters

Locals Only Adventures #1: Rincon, PR

Andreea Waters February 16, 2014

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!