Peru Dia Uno

Today is actually the 4th day we have spent in Peru, but it was day one of the competition and definitely the most exciting day thus far. 7 of our team member surfed today in the under 18 and 16 divisions. Our stats were really good with 6 of the 7 kids (including parker and I) winning our heats and one getting a 2nd place. The highlight for me was watching Kanoa drop his wallet three times on a nugget and get a 6.83. Parker's heat was right before mine at the opposite area so I didn't get to watch him, but he blew up on the right and bagged a 8.33 and a 6.50. I surfed on the left and started the heat with an 8.17 before it went pretty flat. I rode an inside wave for a 4.33 right before the end of the heat and then stammered over the urchin covered rocks unscathed. All in all the waves were really fun and everyone got the job done. We're waiting to find out the schedule for tomorrow, but everyone is pumped to be down here representing the USA surf team!!! Check out the webcast at www.isawjsc.com and cheer on the team! Follow our twitter (youngwisetails) for updates on the team as well.