El Faro, Pacasmayo is well known as one of the most consistent waveriding spot along the Peruan coast. The lefthander breaks throughout the whole year, but delivers the best conditions through the south American winter in July and August. And just at this period, when the Pacific swell can break mast high and wind gets a 25 knots+, the AWT ran their 4th tour stop of the season, the Pacasmayo Classic 2013. The event not only counts for the AWT overall ranking, it as well counts for the IFCA South American Wave title.

Day 2 already brought excellent conditions for the pros. “We started early and ended late. Conditions offered up strong winds, long peeling lefts, and plenty of action for the spectators to watch. Waves were overhead and most riders were using 4.7 and 5.0 meter sails.” Chris Freeman, the race director stated.

As the day went on, the wind picked up and the moves got bigger. Judging was difficult because all the riders sailed so well. We saw big Aerials, powerful turns, and some really impressive wave moves, such as Camille Juban’s flawlessly executed Goiter in the winners Final. MauiSails teamrider Camille racked up one of the highest point totals in an AWT heat ever, with a perfect 10 from one judge, and high 9′s from all the others. The 23 year old world class wave sailor from Guadeloupe showed his superior wave riding skills, and was crowned 2013 Pacasmayo Classic Champion at the end of the second event day. He now won the third event in a row after victories at Pistol River, Oregon and Punta San Carlos, Baja California.

"The AWT Pacasmayo Classic 2013 is another success for the AWT Pro division, Chris Freeman the Head Judge made a good call to focus just on the one division on the second day of the contest with really good if challenging conditions. It was great to sail with riders from many countries including, Brazil, Peru, Chile, USA, UK and Italy as well as my younger brother Tom who impresses me every time he sails. I was really happy for Tom that he could get the 4th place not far behind me, I’d better watch out next time as he is not far behind!" - said Camile Juban.

"Today, we got to watch the whole pro division being run at the point. The action was sick to watch and the event went very smoothly thanks to Jaime and EL Faro resort and AWT staff. So great to meet and compete with riders from all around South America." - said Ingrid Laraouche.

While we have completed the Pro Men’s bracket, there is still much more action to come. The Masters, Amateurs, Youth and Women still have heats to go. Stay tuned for all the latest AWT news to come. Camille Juban actually leads the AWT tour in front of Kevin Pritchard and Morgan Noireaux.

Source : americanwindsurfingtour.com