Autumn Hays slapped the water after a less-than-satisfactory ride late in Sunday’s women’s final at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic, as if in frustration.
Santa Cruz advanced two local talents, Autumn Hays and Esme Brigham, into the Round of 16 in the women's draw on Day 2 of the World Surf League's 2023 Cold Water Classic at iconic Steamer Lane on Thursday.
This isn’t the first time San Clemente has been a full-on surfing Hot Zone. It’s just that this time around, local surfers have been given a serious boost.
Some of the best surfers in the world, including another strong local contingent, will take on iconic surf break Steamer Lane in the 2023 O’Neill Cold Water Classic. The competition window begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday.