Westerland, Sylt is on fire despite it's characteristic rough weather conditions. An early start yesterday draw crowds to the beach to see the first round heats of the men's wave contest kick off. A few 1st round heats were completed in 20-25 knots and a crunching shore break. Despite some luck, a lot of skills and good timing were required to make riders advance into the second round. Boujmaa's had a successful first heat and is determined to stay on top.

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Boujmaa Guilloul Boujmaa Guilloul Nayra Alonso (E-4) Registration ceremony

Photos by JC/Courtesy of PWA