PhotosVans Triple Crown of Surfing

Photos of 2012 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

  • Kolohe Andino (USA)
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    1 of 80
    Kolohe Andino (USA). ASP/ Kirstin
  • Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    2 of 80
    Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is excelling at Sunset Beach in the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari
  • Perth Standlick (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    3 of 80
    If Perth Standlick (AUS) wins the final he qualifies for the 2013 ASP World Tour. ASP / Cestari
  • Alejo Muniz (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    4 of 80
    Alejo Muniz (BRA) finished equal 5th. ASP / Cestari
  • VANS World Cup of Surfing
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    5 of 80
    Final day of the VANS World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach. ASP / Cestari
  • Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    6 of 80
    Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is having a dream run in the VANS Triple Crown. ASP / Cestari
  • Sunset Lineup
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    7 of 80
    Not bad for a final day lineup. ASP / Cestari
  • Travis Logie (ZAF)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    8 of 80
    Unfortunately Travis Logie (ZAF) only managed to get one wave during his Round 4 heat. ASP / Cestari
  • Kelly Slater (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    9 of 80
    Riding a small 5.10" Kelly Slater (USA) was doing some serious fins free grab rails. ASP / Cestari
  • Brett Simpson (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    10 of 80
    Brett Simpson (USA) hooking it himself into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
  • John John Florence (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    11 of 80
    John John Florence (HAW) with a little layback cutty to make things look easy. ASP / Cestari
  • Billy Kemper (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    12 of 80
    Last round Billy Kemper (HAW) posted the highest heat total, today he nailed the only perfect 10 point ride. ASP / Cestari
  • Kieren Perrow (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    13 of 80
    Kieren Perrow (AUS) needs an excellent result at Sunset to keep his hopes of requalification alive.
  • Julian Wilson (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    14 of 80
    Julian Wilson (AUS) into Round 4.
  • Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    15 of 80
    VANS Triple Crown leader Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is into Round 4.
  • Chris Ward (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    16 of 80
    Chris Ward (USA) powering through his turns.
  • Jeremy Flores (FRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    17 of 80
    Jeremy Flores (FRA) is looking very comfortable in the larger waves at Sunset Beach.
  • Jamie O'Brien (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    18 of 80
    Jamie O'Brien (HAW) toying with Sunset.
  • Nat Young (USA)
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    19 of 80
    Only one surfer from the Mainland has ever won at Sunset beach and Nat Young (USA) plans to change that. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Nat Young (HAW)
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    20 of 80
    Nat Young (HAW) at ease on his backhand to advance into the Round of 64 in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Jesse Mendes (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    21 of 80
    Jesse Mendes (BRA) can hold his backhand in good Sunset during both freesurf and contest sessions. ASP / Cestari
  • Sunset Bowl
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    22 of 80
    Sunset bowl alive and well. ASP / Cestari
  • Koa Smith (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    23 of 80
    Koa, the other half of the Smith clan joins his brother in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Marc Lacomare (FRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    24 of 80
    Frenchman Marc Lacomare whipped his way to a heat win in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
  • Pancho Sullivan (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    25 of 80
    You can't buy experience at Sunset Beach, Pancho Sullivan (HAW) has earned his through the years and remains in the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari
  • Dusty Payne (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    26 of 80
    Dusty Payne (HAW) power gouge and no hint of his early year injury. ASP / Cestari
  • Nathaniel Curran (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    27 of 80
    A second in Round 2 gives Nathaniel Curran (USA) a place in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Tanner Gudauskas (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    28 of 80
    Tanner Gudauskas (USA) gets to surf in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Jean de Silva (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    29 of 80
    Jean de Silva (BRA) under the lip grab rail to advance. ASP / Cestari
  • Keanu Asing (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    30 of 80
    Keanu Asing (HAW) tried everything he could to earn points, including a Sunset Hell Drop. ASP / Cestari
  • Lineup
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    31 of 80
    Excellent Sunset Beach as your views and deck chairs as your furniture, what more could you want. ASP / Cestari
  • Alex Smith (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    32 of 80
    Alex Smith (HAW) speed lining his way to the next round. ASP / Cestari
  • Jean de Silva (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    33 of 80
    The first heat of the morning dished up some sizable waves for Jean de Silva. ASP / Cestari
  • Keanu Asing (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    34 of 80
    Keanu Asing (HAW) unlucky not to advance. ASP / Cestari
  • Jay Thompson (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    35 of 80
    Jay Thompson (AUS) posted a near perfect 9.73 for a solid tube ride and goes into Round3. ASP / Cestari
  • Gabe Kling (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    36 of 80
    Power turns into the pocket from Gabe Kling (USA) for a spot in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Jesse Mendes (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    37 of 80
    Jesse Mendes (BRA) posted a Top 10 heat total of 14.73 to advance into Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Chris Ward (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    38 of 80
    Chris Ward (USA) floating nicely over the bowl for a place in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • Nathan Hedge (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    39 of 80
    Nathan Hedge Hog (AUS) is into Round 3. ASP / Cestari
  • North Shore
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    40 of 80
    Sunsets on the North Shore are some of the best in the world. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Off the wall
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    41 of 80
    Off the wall looking like a French be achy. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Sunset Beach
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    42 of 80
    Small, clean conditions at Sunset Beach. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Sunset sky
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    43 of 80
    Sunsets and palm trees. ASP/ Kirstin
  • Matt Banting (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    44 of 80
    Matt Banting (AUS) through to Round 2. ASP / Cestari
  • Dale Staples (ZAF)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    45 of 80
    Dale Staples (ZAF) chasing rhinos into Round 2. ASP / Cestari
  • Billy Kemper (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    46 of 80
    Billy Kemper (HAW) gouging his way through Round 1. ASP / Cestari
  • Alex Smith (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    47 of 80
    Alex Smith (HAW) placed second to advance into the second round. ASP / Cestari
  • Chris Ward (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    48 of 80
    The distraction tactic worked as Chris Ward (USA) placed first and advances. ASP / Cestari
  • Tom Whitaker (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    49 of 80
    Tom Whitaker (AUS) posted a high 15.00 heat total which included a near perfect 9.00 point ride. ASP / Cestari
  • Ian Gentil (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    50 of 80
    Ian Gentil (HAW) took the first heat win of the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari
  • Jano Belo (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    51 of 80
    Jano Belo (BRA) into Round 2. ASP / Cestari
  • Kai Barger (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    52 of 80
    Kai Barger (HAW) floating the Sunset bowl into Round 2. ASP / Cestari
  • Brett Simpson (USA)
    - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
    53 of 80
    Brett Simpson (USA) placed equal 13th, reaching the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin
  • WINNER Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL
    54 of 80
    Sebastien Ziets (HAW) claims the 2012 REEF Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari
  • Sebastien Celebates
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    55 of 80
    That's how you celebrate boys, congratulations Sebastien. ASP / Cestari
  • Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    56 of 80
    Raise your trophy Seabass. ASP / Cestari
  • Champion Ziets
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    57 of 80
    By winning the REEF Hawaiian Pro Sebastien Ziets (HAW) now leads the VANS Triple Crown race to win the custom Harley Davidson. ASP / Cestari
  • Reef Tower
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    58 of 80
    Another impressive tower at the 2012 Reef Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari
  • REEF Hawaiian Pro Final Day
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    59 of 80
    It's the REEF Hawaiian Pro Final Day and the beach is packed. ASP / Cestari
  • Ezekial Lau (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    60 of 80
    Ezekial Lau (HAW) powering his way into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
  • Alejo Muniz (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    61 of 80
    Alejo Muniz (BRA) into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
  • Dusty Payne (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    62 of 80
    Dusty Payne (HAW) threwing out and into the Quarter Finals. ASP / Cestari
  • Dane Reynolds (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    63 of 80
    Dane Reynolds (USA) suffered the fate of a slow heat and minimal waves and is eliminated in the Round of 32. ASP / Cestari
  • John John Florence (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    64 of 80
    Defending Triple Crown Champion John John Florence (HAW) is into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
  • Sunny Garcia (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    65 of 80
    Sunny Garcia (HAW) will be smiling as he is still in the event and Slater is out. ASP / Cestari
  • Corey Lopez (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    66 of 80
    Corey Lopez (USA) is close to qualifying for the ASP World Tour, advancing into and past the Quarter Finals will help his mission. ASP / Cestari
  • Brett Simpson (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    67 of 80
    A sneaky final wave gets Brett Simpson (USA) into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
  • Kelly Slater (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    68 of 80
    Top seed in the REEF Hawaiian Pro Kelly Slater (USA) is eliminated before the Quarter Fianls. ASP / Cestari
  • Matt Wilkinson (AUS)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    69 of 80
    Matt Wilkinson (AUS) continues on his fine winning form into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
  • Thanks Giving
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    70 of 80
    There are many things to be thankful for on Thanks Giving, surfing is one of them. ASP / Cestari
  • Billy Kemper (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    71 of 80
    Billy Kemper (HAW). ASP / Cestari
  • Lineup
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    72 of 80
    Sebastien Ziets (HAW) flying down the line as Day 3 of the REEF Hawaiian Pro comes to a close. ASP / Cestari
  • William Cardoso (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    73 of 80
    William Cardoso (BRA) had a low key second placing and advances further. ASP / Cestari
  • Dane Reynolds (USA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    74 of 80
    Not quite the crazy antics of yesterday but Dane Reynolds (USA) is still with us. ASP / Cestari
  • Alejo Muniz (BRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    75 of 80
    Alejo Muniz (BRA) was the Triple Crown rookie a few years back and keeps his chance of winning a REEF Hawaiian Pro title. ASP / Cestari
  • Kekoa Bacalso (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    76 of 80
    Kekoa Bam Bam Bacalso (HAW) powered his way into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
  • Ali'i Beach Park
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    77 of 80
    Day 3 of the REEF Hawaiian Pro at Ali'i Beach Park. ASP / Cestari
  • Sebastien Ziets (HAW)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    78 of 80
    Sebastien Ziets (HAW) remains in contention to win the REEF Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari
  • Artiz Aranburu (EUK)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    79 of 80
    Artiz Aranburu (EUK) surf a low profile heat and snuck through in second place. ASP / Cestari
  • Jeremy Flores (FRA)
    - WSL / Kelly Cestari
    80 of 80
    Jeremy Flores (FRA) threw some solid wrap around turns and puts his name into the next round. ASP / Cestari
- WSL / Kelly Cestari
25 of 80
- WSL / Kelly Cestari
25 of 80
You can't buy experience at Sunset Beach, Pancho Sullivan (HAW) has earned his through the years and remains in the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari

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