O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz
Alejo Muniz (BRA) got a good score on his first wave but failed to post a solid backup score and lost the non-elimination heat.ASP/Rowland
Even on a Monday the O'Neill Cold Water Classic drew a massive crowd!ASP/Rowland
Kelly Slater (USA) placed third in his round four heat after dealing with equipment problems. ASP/Rowland
Adriano DeSouza (BRA) ASP/Rowland
Adriano DeSouza (BRA) defeated Pat Gudauskas (USA) in round three.ASP/Rowland
Damien Hobgood (USA) ousted his brother CJ in round three.ASP/Rowland
CJ Hobgood (USA) was in a battle of the backhands with brother Damien in round three. Unfortunately he failed to advanceASP/Rowland
Pat Gudauskas (USA) prevailed in round one advancing directly in to round three where he fell short to Adriano DeSouza.ASP/Rowland
The Santa Cruz sunrise is unlike any other place in Califonia. ASP/Rowland
Aussie's Owen Wright and Matt Wilkinson are good friends and teammates but it was all business before their heat in round three.ASP/Rowland
CJ Hobgood (USA) didn't look too nervous before his heat against his brother Damien this morning.ASP/Rowland
Good size sets are still rolling through the "Indicator" section at Steamer Lane this morning.ASP/Rowland
Yadin Nicol (AUS) Morning pre-heat stretch. ASP/Rowland
Tourists and locals enjoy the afternoon on the Santa Cruz Warf. ASP/ Kirstin
Travis Logie (ZAF) won his round three heat and advanced into round four.ASP/Rowland
Nat Young (USA) surfed well all the way from the trials but unfortunately he was defeated in round three.ASP/Rowland
Joel Parkinson (AUS) keeping his title hopes alive by advancing into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Taylor Knox (USA) producing arguably one of the biggest turns ever seen at Steamer Lane. Knox was narrowly eliminated during round three.