SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay
The 17-year-old Watanabe and five-time SUP World Champion Gomez overpowered formidable fields to earn their first-ever WSL wins.
After embracing her Italian heritage and competing in Europe last season, Gussoni returns to QS competition in California.
Some of Central Coast's and Morro Bay's own are ready to take on talented fields on opening day.
The men's and women's Qualifying Series (QS) is back in action on California's central coast with a new destination February 27 - March 1.
The return of the Open at Pismo Beach QS 1,000 and newly added Open at Morro Bay QS 1,000 will provide an ample start for men and women.