Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Finals Day
João Chianca and Caity Simmers prevail as gurgle turns to gold at Supertubos.
João Chianca and Caity Simmers prevail as gurgle turns to gold at Supertubos.
An ill wind blows across the comp site, with inferences running deeper in the sport.
The second day revealed large closeouts that improved through the day while upsetting many favourites.
With half the waiting period gone, the comp finally kicks off.
"Fans and competitors can expect tweaks to be made..."
Great surfing, questionable judging, worthy winners. Steve Shearer reports on Finals Day at Sunset.
Riding longer blades in big clean waves, it was a day for rail surfers to savour.
Serial hassler Zeke Lau cops his second interference of the year and a last place finish.
"Chianca grabbed anything that moved, ripping into it like a terrier down a rat hole."
Though barely surfable, Finals Day still provided some thrilling moment.
A day when "good enough" Pipe made for great surfing.
Kaipo: "But even John John won't find the exit..."