Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Finals Day Reflections
"Griff is now in yellow. Could we accept him as world champ?"
"Griff is now in yellow. Could we accept him as world champ?"
Day 3 started slow yet ended with silky, gold-hued barrels at Supertubos.
As heavy weather buffets the Portuguese coast, the surfers find respite up against the breakwall.
Slater does a no-show, Gabs faces elimination (and the mid-year cut), as relatable conditions kneecap the tour.
As a tempest bears down on Peniche, the WSL have secured backup locations to run the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
A day of great waves and epic performances ends with two crowd favourites holding the trophies aloft.
The bravado and spectacle of Final's Day at Pipeline has followed the women to Sunset.
Testing conditions at Sunset as the title race is blown wide open.
Making sense of a messy day at Sunset.
"Hold your head up high Carissa Moore. Those who appreciate good surfing and the good in humanity salute you."
Now butting up against the end of the waiting period, the Women finally had their shot at the Pipe.