They come in all age groups but are mostly over 30 and many are over 50. A high percentage are women.
Women are just as well represented among the top wave sailors as they are among the slalom types.
We don't see too many beginners in Santa Cruz, probably because of the high winds, cold water, and big surf. A large percentage of Santa Cruz sailors organize their workday around their sailing. Many get to sail almost everyday. The top selling boards in Santa Cruz are custom boards from local shapers. Haut and Stretch figure high on the list along with Randy French and Paul Coffey.