Maui Windsurfers Catch Glory at Fiji Pro While California Gets a Fresh Wave Pool
Over in Fiji, Maui’s own Bernd Roediger clinched first place at the Fiji Surf Pro, tearing up the legendary Cloudbreak reef despite a strained ACL and a month off the board. His teammate Morgan Noireaux grabbed third after posting the event’s highest‑scoring single wave—a 9.5‑point ride that left the crowd buzzing. As Roediger put it, ‘It’s an incredible feeling. I’ve wanted to win here since the last Fiji event in 2023, but to actually win it is totally different.’ You can read the full breakdown over at Maui News.
Meanwhile, back on the mainland, Wavegarden is celebrating the launch of its second U.S. wave pool at DSRT Surf in California’s Coachella Valley. The facility promises 1,000 waves per hour and a catalogue of more than 60 world‑class wave types, including a dedicated ‘Twister’ barrel setting and aerial‑friendly ramp sections. Co‑founder John Luff called it ‘an absolute machine for making people happy,’ noting the barrel gives riders time to take a conscious breath inside. Sessions are expected to start as low as $60 per hour, a notable shift from the pricier Palm Springs Surf Club. For the full story, check out the piece on The Inertia.
Whether you’re chasing ocean swells or perfecting your turn in a desert‑born lagoon, the stoke is alive and well across the surf world. Keep your boards waxed and your cameras ready—there’s plenty to capture both in the lineup and behind the lens.
