Staying Social

Silvana Lima (BRA) has had two Round 4 exits in the last two events and heads to the Oi Rio Pro as the only Brazilian on the women's Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour. She hasn't stopped training and -- with the backing of an entire country -- you may safely expect a higher finish from her at stop No. 4. -- @silvanalimasurf: Ultimos dias em casa ❌ Last days at home. @ct_route

Did you know Julian Wilson (AUS) is currently 4th overall in the world? The performances from Nat Young (USA) has earned lots of attentions in the past two events, but Wilson sits above the California goofyfooter with a solid string of results. Look for him to do well in the pitchy sections of Barra da Tijuca. -- @julian_wilson: Catch you later Home ✌️See you shortly Rio! 🙌

Any professional surfer will tell you that a contest really begins when you put on the jersey. Hawaiian Alessa Quizon is already visualizing success in Brazil. -- @alessaquizon: Rio soon 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 📷 @badboyryry_ @wsl

Kolohe Andino (USA) has had a rough start in 2015, sitting at equal-26th in the rankings. Nonetheless, the San Clemente local is heading to Rio (where he placed 2nd last year) with a positive attitude. -- @koloheandino22: best time of the day 🇺🇸

Lakey Peterson (USA) sits comfortably at No. 6 on the CT rankings. Before she heads off to Rio, she's taking some time to appreciate the road she has travelled and the legends she's travelled with. -- @lakeypeterson: That one time we went to Mexico... This trip is one I'll remember for a long time. Had a blast with really awesome people, got incredibly fun waves and some crazy adventures!

World No. 1 Adriano de Souza (BRA) was seen channeling his inner Rocky Balboa this week running the beaches of Brazil as he prepares to defend his ranking at the Oi Rio Pro. If you look closely, you can almost see the eye of the tiger. -- @adrianodesouza: Bom dia Rio, iniciando o dia com treinamento👊/ Good morning Rio starting the day with my warm up👊 @hdoficial @aktionpaz

Coco Ho is from Hawaii, where there are generally always perfect waves. To work on her technique for the unpredictable beachbreaks of Rio, it appears the Hawaiian is using alternative methods. -- @xococoho: To end an amazing week thank you @MCboatcompany #readyforrio

The name is Slater, Kelly Slater (USA). The 11-time World Champ made a quick stop on his way to the Oi Rio Pro for the NY Met Gala, swapping board shorts and flip flops for a fitted suit designed by his new clothing brand Outerknown. -- @kellyslater: #MetGala with @bonfirebeachkids tonight. #BowTies #FlipFlopsAndSocks? #OhYouFancyHuh?