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Notable and Quotable: Ronnie Blakey Edition
WSL
A roundup of the best quips from the Aussie funnyman at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast:
"It's like squirting honey in your eyes."
-- describing John John Florence's smooth style.
"Tyler [Wright] is looking laser focused, if she walked in front of you, she'd chop you right in half."
-- on the reigning World Champ's intense focus heading into Finals day.
"It looked like a poke bowl."
-- after seeing a photo of Conner Coffin's knee injury on Instagram.
"Whenever I see Sally on camera, I feel like the unhealthiest human on the planet. I think she runs marathons after her heats."
-- regarding Sally Fitzgibbons' fitness after her Quarterfinal heat win.
"Is it mullet, or moo-lay?"
-- expanding on the correct French pronunciation of Mikey Wright's bogan haircut.
"It must be a nightmare when you're going through customs." -- talking about the 17-centimeter metal rod in Bede Durbidge's pelvis.
"He's not giving himself a 4 right now…"
-- commenting on Conner Coffin's double-shaka claim after a last-second win.
"Kaipo [Guerrero] opened his wallet and a bunch of moths flew out."
-- describing the scene when the notoriously frugal Hawaiian reached for the check during a group dinner.
Tyler Wright
Tyler Wright showcased her experience and adaptability in the opening round, navigating shifting tides and tough competition to secure a
Featuring Barron Mamiya, Leonardo Fioravanti, Italo Ferreira, Caitlin Simmers, Molly Picklum, Tyler Wright, Ian Gouveia, Kelly Slater, John
The two-time World Champ, Tyler Wright, bested defending Lexus Pipe Pro and reigning World Champ, Caitlin Simmers, in a tough Final affair.
The two-time WSL Champion Tyler Wright laid down the highest single-wave score of women's Opening Round with a 7.33 over former World Title
Featuring Gabriel Medina, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Vahine Fierro, Caroline Marks, Sawyer Lindblad, Ramzi Boukhiam, Ryan Callinan, Kanoa
Roxy Pro Gold Coast
With the Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast starting on April 3rd, relive Gilmore's 2017 victory at the Gold Coast.
It's all happening when the 2018 Championship Tour season kicks off March 11. Take a look at some of last year's biggest moments.
Kate Jones, the Minister for Tourism Industry Development, welcomes the Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro Gold Coast.
Behind-the-scenes moments with Slater, Medina, Fanning and Gilmore at Goldie.
Perfect waves are only the beginning.