Photos of 2011 Van's World Cup

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On the cusp of qualifying Travis Logie (ZAF) put in another inspired performance to win his round of 32 heat, advancing into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Nat Young (USA) took down Evan Geiselman (USA) and Taj Burrow (AUS) to earn his place into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kai Otton (AUS) was narrowly eliminated in third place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ola Eleogram (HAW) took a few on the head but his critical surfing earned him a first place and spot into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Sunny Garcia (HAW) gives Chris Davo a couple of pointers on his local break. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adam Melling (AUS) in fine form at Sunset Beach scoring a double barrel to advance into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adam Melling (AUS) packing some power behind his turns. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dusty Payne (HAW) carving through the Sunset Bowl. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy SMith (ZAF) advanced in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) driving off the bottom at Sunset Beach. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jamie O'Brien (HAW) over the falls and out of this years Vans World Cup of Surfing. ASP/ Kirstin

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Evan Valiere (HAW) advanced in first place during the round 32. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) knew exactly where to sit on the inside and pick of the bowling waves. ASP/Cestari

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At big Sunset there is nothing wrong with taking a minute or two before you get into the zone, Nat Young (USA) composes himself. ASP/Cestari

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Sunny Garcia (HAW) is disappointed to be out before the Quarters but happy to be supporting the younger guys. ASP/Cestari

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Hank Gaskell (HAW) powering into the Quarter Finals. ASP/Cestari

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Joel Centeio (HAW) is excited about his Quarter Final opportunity. ASP/Cestari

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Damien Hobgood (USA) knew exactly when to hit eject. ASP/Cestari

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Hank Gaskell (HAW) off the bottom. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dane Reynolds (USA) charged into the round of 32 in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dane Reynolds (USA) posted a pair of near perfect 9's for the day's highest heat total of 18.37. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) was eliminated in third place. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) hitting the lip on a 12 ft monster. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) lit up Sunset Beach with a solid victory in the round of 64. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) advanced in second. ASP/ Kirstin

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Sunny Garcia (HAW) reveled in the double overhead surf taking a round of 64 heat win over Raoni Monteiro (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) looking relaxed prior to his round of 64 heat. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (HAW) on the brink of joining the World's elite 34. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adam Melling (AUS) was committed to the deepest sections during the final and placed third.. ASP/Cestari

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And the winner is .... John John Florence (HAW). ASP/Cestari

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Hank Gaskell (HAW) held the lead until John John dropped his bomb and placed fourth. ASP/Cestari

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Sunset is pumping, the final takes place in 20 minutes. ASP/Cestari

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The Semi Finals have finished and Sunset is firing. ASP/Cestari

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CJ Hobgood (USA) was on fire in Round 4. ASP/Cestari

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Kai Otton (AUS) knows flexibility is a key component to staying injury free. ASP/Cestari

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Taj Burrow (AUS) brought high performance surfing to the double overhead surf at Sunset Beach today. ASP/ Kirstin

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Respected big wave surfer Kieren Perrow (AUS) advanced in second place during the round of 64. ASP/ Kirstin

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Nat Young (USA) outshone his older competitors winning his round of 64 heat over seasoned Sunset surfers Kieren Perrow (AUS) and Pancho Sullivan (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) revealed his affinity for sniffing out the barrel by advancing in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Nat Young (USA) ASP/ Kirstin

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Kai Otton (AUS) edged out Evan Geiselman (USA) to advance into the round of 32. ASP/ Kirstin

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Evan Geiselman (USA) proved himself in the bigger surf today advancing in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (RSA) posted an inspired performance to advance in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Michel Bourez (PYF) revealed his big wave prowess to advance in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Torrey Meister (HAW) was eliminated in fourth place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) shooting the breeze with this grom after his round of 64 heat win. ASP/ Kirstin

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Keanu Asing (HAW) with Dave Riddle keeping a close eye on the competition. ASP/ Kirstin

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Surf photographers had some competition at Sunset Beach today. ASP/ Kirstin

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The Vans World Cup of Surfing is expected to be back in action tomorrow. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gas Chambers looking fun in the late afternoon. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ian Walsh (HAW) into Round 4. ASP/Cestari

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Damien Hobgood (USA) made a 10ft face look like a skate park bowl. ASP/Cestari

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Adrian Buchan (AUS) proved the goofy footers can power through wild Sunset. ASP/Cestari

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Big, round and inviting if you feel brave. ASP/Cestari

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You know Jordy Smith (ZAF) enjoys Sunset when he scores an 8.67 on his first wave on an unridden board and then claims it was the biggest wave he'd ridden all year. ASP/Cestari

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Josh Kerr (AUS) decided he wanted a 12ft barrel just for fun. It got him the score too. ASP/Cestari

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Jamie O'Brien (HAW) kept the caddys entertained with his lip drops. ASP/Cestari

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Dusty Payne (HAW) made a late charge for first place. ASP/Cestari

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Reunion surfer Adrien Toyon (REU) made his presence felt advancing through round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabe Kling (USA) advanced in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Lincoln Taylor (AUS) advanced in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Shaun Moody (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin

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Tom Whittaker (AUS) takes a rare lefthander. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ian Walsh (AUS) advanced convincingly during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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South African Dale Staples (ZAF) impressed the international field with a round two heat win. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Centeio (HAW) advanced in second place. ASP/ Kirstin

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No one knows Sunset better than Pancho Sullivan (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Centeio (HAW) prepares for his round two clash at Sunset Beach. ASP/ Kirstin

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Blake Thornton and Nic Muscroft (AUS) glued to the action. ASP/ Kirstin

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Billy Kemper (HAW) eliminated from the Vans World Cup of Surfing. ASP/ Kirstin

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Leonardo Neves (BRA) was eliminated in in third place during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Wiggoly Dantas (BRA) took a well deserved round tow victory over Jamie O'Brien. ASP/ Kirstin

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Brent Dorrington (AUS) packing some power behind his turns to advance through round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Heath Joske (AUS) advanced in second place behind heat winner Evan Valiere (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin

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Evan Valiere (HAW) made the most of the bigger morning conditions to advance in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ian Gentil (HAW) advanced in second place. ASP/ Kirstin