O'Neill Coldwater Classic
Tim Reyes (USA) was all smiles throughout the 2015 Coldwater Classic, earning a Quarterfinals appearance. WSL/ Prefontaine
Day 2 kicked things off in similar, fun conditions at Steamer Lane in front of a growing crowd who lined the cliff's edge to witness all
Event Wild Card Shaun Burns (USA) used his local knowledge to post the highest heat score on Day 2 at the O'Neill Coldwater Classic. Image:
Making his last competition of the year count, Josh Benjoya (USA) lit up the infamous Steamer Lane wall with Day 2's highest single-wave
Another local who thrived in front of the home crowd, Randy Bonds (USA) found an extra gear and won his heat - advancing into Round 3
In his first appearance at Steamer Lane, Hawaiian Keoni Yan (HAW) appeared to be well informed of the wave - drawing local knowledge from
A Steamer Lane veteran, Bud Frietas (USA), is making his mark on this year's Coldwater Classic in a big way. Winning four heats on opening
The surf enthusiasts from all around the area make their presence known. Steamer Lane and the Santa Cruz locals have their roots deep in
In the hunt for claiming a North American Championship, Cory Arrambide (USA), alongside four other contenders still remaining, won his heat
This beautiful, historic break plays host to the longest running WSL event beginning back in 1987. With past winners including legends like
After ripping through a Round 1 heat win, Miles Clanton (USA) couldn't quite find what was needed against the heavy hitters and bowed out
Advancing behind Hawaiian powerhouse Dylan Goodale (HAW), Kairi Noro (JPN) rose to the occasion and found himself into Round 3 with
Taking down Round 1 in defiant fashion, earning the opening day's highest single-wave score, 9.53, and heat total, 16.20, Tonino Benson
Falling just short of Tonino Benson (HAW), Micky Clarke (USA) bashed a Steamer Lane dream wall for an 8.67 and advanced into Round 2. WSL/
Ripping through the Local Trials, Bud Freitas (USA) proved himself worthy of representing Santa Cruz by winning the two preliminary heats
Albee Layer (USA) is known for his incredible free surfing. However, he can turn some heads in a jersey as well - winning his Round 1 heat.
Graduating from Santa Cruz High School, 41-year-old Jason "Ratboy" Collins (USA) has surfed his fair share of Steamer Lane in the past.
When Jason "Ratboy" Collins (USA) turned 21, Andrew Jacobson (USA) was born. Now he is ripping alongside his elder and doing it in stylish