A huge day of firsts for the WSL was topped by mother nature as a snow flurry took centre stage on the opening day of competition for the Siheung Korea Open World Surf League Qualifying Series 3,000 and Longboard Qualifying Series 1,000 events.

 Snowflakes began to fall midway through the morning, and soon a full-blown flurry turned Siheung Wave Park into a winter wonderland; the crisp turquoise lines of swell standing in stark contrast to the falling snow. For many competitors, especially those from Indonesia and the Philippines, it was their first time ever seeing snow, including Men’s QS 3000 Round of 48 standout Dhany Widianto (INA).

 “This is my first time in Korea,” Widianto said. “It’s been cold, and it’s my first time seeing snow. The wave is good, just having fun.” Sky Brown (GBR) is no stranger to wave basin technology, having previously shared many viral clips of … Continue reading Siheung Wave Park delivers magical snow moments for WSL