The fishing trips are over. The golf outings no more. Tavarua's tennis and basketball courts are empty...A fresh pulse of swell arrived in Fiji on Tuesday and competitors have already shifted back into game mode. While there was no competition Tuesday, competitors are bracing for a three day flurry to finish out the event in the final days of the waiting period.
Conner Coffin is no stranger to Cloudbreak; he's done two stints as a boat driver. But he'll have his hands full with Brazilian powerhouse, Wiggolly Dantas - WSL / Kelly Cestari
The Surfline forecast looks promising, and with 6-to-8 foot Cloudbreak on tap, there will be plenty of fireworks on the way to the finish, which will cap a remarkable month for the WSL here in Fiji. The list of storylines from the past 30 days is long and deep, and we run through many of them on our fledgling B-Team podcast, brought to you this week from Bure #7 on Tavarua. Give it a listen if you want the latest from the ground.
Filipe Toledo will face Dusty Payne in his Round Three match. The Brazilian is looking to regain ground after sitting out two events due to injury. - WSL / Kelly CestariDusty Payne got the last minute call to replace the injured Joel Parkinson, and he's looking to make the most of the opportunity. - WSL / Kelly CestariJohn John Florence is looking to restart the Taj Burrow retirement party in Round Three. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
Gabriel Medina has been a consistent standout in the warmup sessions. - WSL / Kelly CestariOne of the most anticipated matches of Round Three is Jordy Smith against Kelly Slater. They were the two highest point getters in Round One. - WSL / Ed SloaneMick Fanning has been keeping things interesting over on Namotu during the lay days, but he'll be all business during his next heat with Adam Melling. - WSL / Ed Sloane
Cloudbreak Warmup
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A drone's-eye view of Tuesday morning's warmup session at Cloudbreak.
Fired Up for Fiji Pro Finish
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The fishing trips are over. The golf outings no more. Tavarua's tennis and basketball courts are empty...A fresh pulse of swell arrived in Fiji on Tuesday and competitors have already shifted back into game mode. While there was no competition Tuesday, competitors are bracing for a three day flurry to finish out the event in the final days of the waiting period.
The Surfline forecast looks promising, and with 6-to-8 foot Cloudbreak on tap, there will be plenty of fireworks on the way to the finish, which will cap a remarkable month for the WSL here in Fiji. The list of storylines from the past 30 days is long and deep, and we run through many of them on our fledgling B-Team podcast, brought to you this week from Bure #7 on Tavarua. Give it a listen if you want the latest from the ground.
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