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Federico in action – – – all photos: Si. Crowther | IWT

Federico Morisio I-676 won the IWT Pacasmayo Wave Classic!Morgan Noireaux HI-101 came second.

Federico reports:“I fell in love with this place since the first day: the wave is just insane, so easy, long and fun. At the same time the lifestyle here is so good and simple – you windsurf all day, you rest, you hang out with other windsurfers, you sleep and you windsurf again!Before and during the competition I felt really focused and determined. After that 7th place in Baja California, Mexico, where I was super close to get to the semifinal, I really felt the hunger and will to do well here.All my heats were in great conditions and I had the biggest waves of the heats, always being super careful about keeping the priority. I gave it all on every wave, trying to ride it my best and impress the judges with rail to rail carves, late hits and big aerials. I’m so glad and happy that the judges liked my style and riding. To be in the final was already a big achievement for me, and even though I did my best in the final I didn’t think I could have won. But then it just happened and I won my first international event ever.This win is a big source of confidence, motivation, hunger, and it’s indicating me that I’m on the right path.”

Text from the IWT page:

The clear standout sailors were Morgan Noireaux and Federico Morisio, who went head-to-head and wave for wave, both picking up great waves and sailing them to their full potential.

Morgan displayed his trademark vertical ascent up the face, followed by powerful hacks directly below the breaking lip, as well as solid aerials and finishing off his second wave with a goiter at the end.

Morgan’s action

Federico put on a show with his first wave of the heat, displaying a beautiful array of powerful carves, late hits, and controlled floaty aerials, all linked together with his smooth flowing style. Not finding another solid wave for the next 14 minutes of the heat, Federico was in the unenviable position of having the top scoring wave of the heat, but without a high-scoring second wave while his competitors were racking up points.At last, his patience paid off as a large set reeled off across the point, with Federico putting on another masterful display to best his previous wave, earning himself the highest wave score of the heat, and ultimately securing his maiden victory on the IWT.

No.1 – Federico MorisioNo.2 – Morgan Noireaux HI-101