Van's World Cup
Despite consistently riding the bigger waves on offer they didn't hold the scoring potential he needed to advance. ASP/Cestari
It is the first day of action at big Sunset and Vincent Duvignac (FRA) won the first heat of the event. ASP/Cestari
Jamie O'Brien (HAW) is a crazy man, he tries to float Sunset. ASP/Cestari
To keep tight in the power zone Brent Dorrington (AUS) was using the grab rail top turn and it worked for him. ASP/Cestari
Stormy clouds over Keana Point. ASP/ Kirstin
A dropping swell forced organisers to call a lay day on day one of the Vans World Cup of Surfing. ASP/ Kirstin
Crispy Grindz offering everything from Acai to Brasilian favourites perfect for the post surf Munchies. ASP/ Kirstin
Fresh fruit stands pepper the North Shore offering discounted local produce. ASP/ Kirstin
Expect to see some big barrels at Sunset come Sunday. ASP / Cestari
Sunset dished up the goods on Thanks Giving and again as the expected swell for Sunday begins to arrive. ASP / Cestari
Along with the barrels will be big off the top off the bottom power turns. ASP / Cestari
It is not recommended but you can go left at Sunset. Nate Yeomans testing the precontest lefts. ASP / Cestari
Taj Burrow (AUS) cemented his victory at the Reef Hawaiian Pro today. ASP/ Kirstin
Granger Larsen (HAW) ASP/ Kirstin
Nathaniel Curran (USA) placed equal 17th reaching round four where he was eliminated. ASP/ Kirstin
Jesse Mendes (BRA) boosts his way into the quarterfials where he placed equal ninth. ASP/ Kirstin
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Aritz Aranburu (EUK) placed equal 25th. ASP/ Kirstin