Damien Hobgood (USA) knew exactly when to hit eject. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
2 of 80
Hank Gaskell (HAW) off the bottom. ASP/ Kirstin
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3 of 80
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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Julian Wilson (AUS) was eliminated in third place. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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John John Florence (HAW) hitting the lip on a 12 ft monster. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
8 of 80
Raoni Monteiro (BRA) advanced in second. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
9 of 80
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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
10 of 80
Julian Wilson (AUS) looking relaxed prior to his round of 64 heat. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
11 of 80
Kolohe Andino (HAW) on the brink of joining the World's elite 34. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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John John Florence (HAW) proud to be the winner at Sunset. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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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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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Michel Bourez (PYF) proved his love for big right barrels too and placed second in the final. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
15 of 80
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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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
17 of 80
Sunset is pumping, the final takes place in 20 minutes. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
18 of 80
The Semi Finals have finished and Sunset is firing. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
19 of 80
CJ Hobgood (USA) was on fire in Round 4. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
20 of 80
Kai Otton (AUS) knows flexibility is a key component to staying injury free. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
21 of 80
Taj Burrow (AUS) brought high performance surfing to the double overhead surf at Sunset Beach today. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
22 of 80
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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25 of 80
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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Keanu Asing (HAW) with Dave Riddle keeping a close eye on the competition. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Surf photographers had some competition at Sunset Beach today. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
34 of 80
The Vans World Cup of Surfing is expected to be back in action tomorrow. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
35 of 80
Gas Chambers looking fun in the late afternoon. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
36 of 80
Ian Walsh (HAW) into Round 4. ASP/Cestari
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37 of 80
Damien Hobgood (USA) made a 10ft face look like a skate park bowl. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) proved the goofy footers can power through wild Sunset. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
39 of 80
Big, round and inviting if you feel brave. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
40 of 80
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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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
41 of 80
Josh Kerr (AUS) decided he wanted a 12ft barrel just for fun. It got him the score too. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Jamie O'Brien (HAW) kept the caddys entertained with his lip drops. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Dusty Payne (HAW) made a late charge for first place. ASP/Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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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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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Leonardo Neves (BRA) was eliminated in in third place during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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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
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Maxime Huscenot (FRA) finds a clean barrel section but failed to advance out of round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Ricardo Santos (BRA) advanced with one of the top scores during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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64 of 80
Mason Ho (HAW) proving that Sunset is in his blood. ASP/ Kirstin
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Myles Padacca (HAW) was another Sunset Local to dominate at his home break during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mason Ho (HAW) finding the barrels with ease during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Mitch Coleborn (AUS) took a great round one win. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Tanner Hendrickson (HAW) did well to advance in second place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mitch Coleborn (AUS) exits a clean Sunset Barrel to post an excellent 8-point ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
70 of 80
Makua Rothman (HAW) waits for the cover up, advancing into round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Sunny Garcis (HAW) showed his local knowledge at Sunset today, tucking into barrel after barrel to advance into round two. ASP/ Kirstin
Photos of 2011 Van's World Cup