Photos of 2011 Rip Curl Search

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Leaves little to chance taking down Joel Parkinson (AUS) in the final. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) wasted little time in his Final campaign against Parkinson, belting a 7.50 and a 9.00, both out of 10, in the opening minutes with critical backhand blasts and controlled the heat throughout its entirety. ASP/ Kirstin

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Californian surfer Taylor Knox (USA) showing his intimate knowledge of the Ocean Beach break. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) was ousted by fellow tour veteran Taylor Knox (USA) during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) looked somewhat lost at sea during his heat against Joel Parkinson and was defeated finishing equal 9th overall today. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) floats over a chunky Ocean beach wall eliminating Owen Wright (AUS) during round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt WIlkinson (AUS) placed equal 9th, after being eliminated during round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) posted an amazing result defeating Kelly Slater (USA) to advance into the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taylor Knox (USA) packing some power into his turns to earn his place into the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Miguel Pupo (BRA) completes a massive closeout re-entry but its not enough to advance. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) has now taken out the two oldest competitors, Kelly Slater and Taylor Knox to reach another final. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) landed a massive air in the troughs and rode it out and into the Semi Finals. ASP/Cestari

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) is into the Semi Finals after defeating Josh Kerr in the Quarters. ASP/Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) has been enjoying the big backhand floaters. ASP/Cestari

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) had his roll brought to an end by Taylor Knox in the first Quarter Final. ASP/Cestari

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Power turns got Taylor Knox (USA) through the Quarters but again it was the youthful exhuberance of Gabriel Medina (BRA) who handed him and equal 5th. ASP/Cestari

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On a wave right after the buzzer Miguel Pupo (BRA) could very well have gotten the score he needed after nailing two chop 360s and then a reverse. ASP/Cestari

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Alejo Muniz (BRA). ASP/Cestari

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Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/Cestari

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Skipping is one way to burn off prefinal nerves or warm up those muscles for cold Ocean Beach. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina gets more and more hugs with every victory. ASP/Cestari

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Joel Parkinson was very relaxed and cheerful before paddeling out for the his final against Gabriel Medina. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina could get used to this winning thing. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina is showered in champagne for the second time in four events on the ASP World Tour. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) is now the proud owner of a RipCurl Pro Search globe after defeating Joel Parkinson in the final. ASP/Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) officially claimed his 11th ASP World Title again today! ASP/ Kirstin

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Kalani Miller seals the victory with a kiss. ASP/ Kirstin

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11X ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) taking in his victory for the second time this week. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) gets some brotherly love from Stephen. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) has a moment with his photographer Steve Sherman prior to his round four heat. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) and Stephen Slater (USA) share some brotherly love. ASP/ Kirstin

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Stephen Bell and Kelly Slater (USA) moments before Kelly's round four decider. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (USA) prepares his equipment with his father close at hand. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) keeps warm prior to his round four heat. ASP/ Kirstin

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A large crowd gathered to witness the second crowning of Kelly Slater. ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) is taken off the by beach by the lifesaving vehicle. ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) attended to by medics after injuring his ankle during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) has a laugh with Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) showing no signs of nerves going into his round four heat this morning. ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) warms up before his heat. Unfortunately he sustained a potentially serious injury in his heat against Jordy Smith. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) pre heat shuffle. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) gets another chance at making the Quarters via Round 5. ASP/Cestari

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Brett Simpson (USA) had the lead until Alejo Muniz knocked him back into second place. ASP/Cestari

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) defeated Brett Simpson (USA) and Owen Wright (AUS) in Round 4. ASP/Cestari

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Josh Kerr (AUS) landed a massive alley oop to defeated Joel Parkinson in Round 4. ASP/Cestari

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The aerial abilities of Gabriel Medina (BRA) were not enough to stop Kelly Slater from winning their Round 4 heat. ASP/Cestari

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Josh Kerr (AUS) survived Round 3 against Tiago Pires (PRT). ASP/Cestari

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Tiago Pires (PRT) is out after Round 3 and heading straight to Hawaii to prepare for the next round of competitions. ASP/Cestari

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Shifting to the South peak Kelly Slater (USA) dominated Round 4 against his teenage competitors landing a solid backhand knee buckler. ASP/Cestari

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Miguel Pupo (BRA) can throw the airs but he also has the power wrap arounds. ASP/Cestari

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Pat Gudauskas (USA) was on the bubble and without this win he would have fallen off the ASP World Tour so a Rodeo Flip saved his spot while he now sits out with an injury. ASP/Cestari

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To seal the deal and make his 11th ASP World Title official Kelly Slater (USA) throw the fins out telling the teenagers he can still mix it with them and better. ASP/Cestari

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Situated in the Presidio, the National Cemetery is a burial for veterans of all wars including thousands from the Pacific during World War 11. Nearly 30 000 soldiers are buried here. ASP/ Kirstin

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The best place to see the Golden Gate Bridge is from the Sausalito look out. ASP/ Kirstin

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Golden Gate Bridge . ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (RSA) keeping warm in Northern Cal. ASP/ Kirstin

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Having claimed his first ASP World Title in 1992 at the age of 20, Slater still boasts the record for the youngest-ever ASP World Title holder. Now at 39 years of age, Slater holds the record of being the oldest ASP World Champion ever ASP/ Kirstin

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"To win on American soil is nice. Everyones been so cool and the locals have been so stoked. Its been a special time. Its been warm and offshore and a nice little swell. Someones looking over us and probably Andy (Irons)" - Kelly Slater. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) made history today clinching his 11th World Title. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) soaks himself in champaign for a record 11th time. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) celebrates with his friends, family and dog. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) celebrates with Mark Cunningham. ASP/ Kirstin

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It's the first time in ASP history that a World Title has been won on mainland America and the San Francisco crowd celebrated their moment in history. ASP/Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) 11 times ASP World Champion. ASP/ Kirstin

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11X ASP World Champion Kelly Slater. ASP/ Kirstin

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Judges enjoy a birds eye view of conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) takes a moment to focus amidst the mayhem. ASP/ Kirstin

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A win wouldn't be a win without the pre heat knuckle bang from Belly. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) pre heat knuckle bang with Sherman. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) moments before clinching his 11th World Title. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) prepares to make history. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) finds some shade on a beautiful day in San Francisco. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) advanced in first place during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) was eliminated by Kieren Perrow (AUS) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) suffered a disappointing round three elimination. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) took down Taj Burrow in a narrow round three clash. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) looking calm and focussed as he heads into the contest area. ASP/ Kirstin