ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Swellnet Sessions

Reef Hawaiian Pro - Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 16 November 12:00am

They said the waves were coming so the organisers kept pushing the heats out, yet the anticipated swell came too late. A few four foot sets hit during the final heat but most of the day's competition was held in windy, gutless one-to-two foot slop. It was a long way from standard Hawaiian fare but the pros made a good fist of it, and, it must be said, the ASP photogs make it look a hell of a lot better than it was.

Tomorrow should dawn to a mid-range swell, perfect for performance oriented Haleiwa.

All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.

Swellnet Sessions

Reef Hawaiian Pro - Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 16 November 12:00am

They said the waves were coming so the organisers kept pushing the heats out, yet the anticipated swell came too late. A few four foot sets hit during the final heat but most of the day's competition was held in windy, gutless one-to-two foot slop. It was a long way from standard Hawaiian fare but the pros made a good fist of it, and, it must be said, the ASP photogs make it look a hell of a lot better than it was.

Tomorrow should dawn to a mid-range swell, perfect for performance oriented Haleiwa.

All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 4 - Finals

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 20 October 12:00am

Here's a wrap up of the Final day images from ASP photographers Kelly Cestari and Kirstin Scholtz.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 4 - Finals

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 20 October 12:00am

Here's a wrap up of the Final day images from ASP photographers Kelly Cestari and Kirstin Scholtz.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 3

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 19 October 12:00am

With Joel Parkinson advancing through to the Quarter Finals, the World Title race has just become a whole lot more interesting.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 3

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 19 October 12:00am

With Joel Parkinson advancing through to the Quarter Finals, the World Title race has just become a whole lot more interesting.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 2

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Mon 15 October 12:00am

It was an unremarkable day at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal as the organisers finished off Round 2 in three foot semi-barreling, semi-closing out waves. Only four heats were surfed, none of them compelling. The biggest news was Kai Otton talking about the arrival of an "Armaggeddon swell" but unfortunately for drama loving punters Otton also believes the organisers will avoid the swell by finishing before the comp it hits. Damn it!

All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 2

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Mon 15 October 12:00am

It was an unremarkable day at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal as the organisers finished off Round 2 in three foot semi-barreling, semi-closing out waves. Only four heats were surfed, none of them compelling. The biggest news was Kai Otton talking about the arrival of an "Armaggeddon swell" but unfortunately for drama loving punters Otton also believes the organisers will avoid the swell by finishing before the comp it hits. Damn it!

All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sun 14 October 12:00am

Following a couple of lay days early in the waiting period, the Rip Curl Pro Portugal managed to kick off in clean 3-5ft surf at the famed Supertubos on Saturday.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sun 14 October 12:00am

Following a couple of lay days early in the waiting period, the Rip Curl Pro Portugal managed to kick off in clean 3-5ft surf at the famed Supertubos on Saturday.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Laydays

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 12 October 12:00am

We're two days into the waiting period and not a single heat of the Portugal Pro has yet been surfed. The main site of Supertubos has been throwing up the odd tubos but it's far from super. As always, the organisers tell us that better waves are on the way.

Till then here's a mix of shots from the first two laydays.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Portugal Laydays

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 12 October 12:00am

We're two days into the waiting period and not a single heat of the Portugal Pro has yet been surfed. The main site of Supertubos has been throwing up the odd tubos but it's far from super. As always, the organisers tell us that better waves are on the way.

Till then here's a mix of shots from the first two laydays.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro Day 5 - Finals

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 6 October 12:00am

Only three heats were surfed at the Quiksilver Pro France on Day 5: two Semifinals and a Final. Victorious was Robert Kelly Slater, who picked up his 51st ASP World Tour win, and his first Quiksilver Pro France trophy.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro Day 5 - Finals

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 6 October 12:00am

Only three heats were surfed at the Quiksilver Pro France on Day 5: two Semifinals and a Final. Victorious was Robert Kelly Slater, who picked up his 51st ASP World Tour win, and his first Quiksilver Pro France trophy.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 4

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 5 October 12:00am

Six perfect 10s. That's how many have been scored so far at the Quiksilver Pro France. It may well be a record for a WT competition but I'm too lazy to confirm that for you. Let's just say it's a lot and be done with it.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 4

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Fri 5 October 12:00am

Six perfect 10s. That's how many have been scored so far at the Quiksilver Pro France. It may well be a record for a WT competition but I'm too lazy to confirm that for you. Let's just say it's a lot and be done with it.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 3

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Thu 4 October 12:00am

"There are better waves out there than my 10," Dane Reynolds said of his 'perfect' score in Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro France. Reynolds, who scored 16.50 for his two wave total, smoked Mick Fanning who scored just 2.60. Fortunately for Mick Dane didn't catch one of the waves that was better than a 10 or the difference would've been greater and surfing's subjectivity would've been brought into question by random internet commenters.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 3

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Thu 4 October 12:00am

"There are better waves out there than my 10," Dane Reynolds said of his 'perfect' score in Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro France. Reynolds, who scored 16.50 for his two wave total, smoked Mick Fanning who scored just 2.60. Fortunately for Mick Dane didn't catch one of the waves that was better than a 10 or the difference would've been greater and surfing's subjectivity would've been brought into question by random internet commenters.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 2

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Wed 3 October 12:00am

Was it worth the wait? Maybe. After being postponed for 7 hours, waiting for the tide to drop then waiting for it to rise again, the Quik Pro France ran 7 heats of Round 2 late yesterday. It was a board breaking, sand-in-every-orifice affair as 6 foot plus sets thumped on the bank at la Graviere mere metres from the shore. Despite the close proximity to dry land Jeremy Flores still copped a two wave hold down - the first one of his life - in his heat win over Yadin Nicol.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 2

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Wed 3 October 12:00am

Was it worth the wait? Maybe. After being postponed for 7 hours, waiting for the tide to drop then waiting for it to rise again, the Quik Pro France ran 7 heats of Round 2 late yesterday. It was a board breaking, sand-in-every-orifice affair as 6 foot plus sets thumped on the bank at la Graviere mere metres from the shore. Despite the close proximity to dry land Jeremy Flores still copped a two wave hold down - the first one of his life - in his heat win over Yadin Nicol.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 29 September 12:00am

There wasn't much to report on from day one of the Quiksilver Pro France. All the usual events happened: Slater won his heat, Mick gave a clinical display, and Dane Reynolds in his first WT for a while gave a classically awkward beach interview with the buxom Rosy Hodge. As expected a lot of barrels got ridden, here's the best of 'em. And if press releases are your bag click here.

Photos ASP/Cestari.

Swellnet Sessions

Quiksilver Pro France Day 1

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 29 September 12:00am

There wasn't much to report on from day one of the Quiksilver Pro France. All the usual events happened: Slater won his heat, Mick gave a clinical display, and Dane Reynolds in his first WT for a while gave a classically awkward beach interview with the buxom Rosy Hodge. As expected a lot of barrels got ridden, here's the best of 'em. And if press releases are your bag click here.

Photos ASP/Cestari.

Swellnet Sessions

Under The Sea - Tahiti

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 25 August 12:00am

It's Day 9 of the Teahupoo waiting period and the surf is still grim. Things hit rock bottom yesterday when the ASP photographers, who provide visual updates of competition proceedings, uploaded photos of bananas, coconuts and paw paws to their website. I'll spare you those.

Today the ASP photogs actually hit the water and though the waves were small the surrounds were photogenic. They were even paid a visit by the local wildlife.

All photos ASP/Kirstin.

Swellnet Sessions

Under The Sea - Tahiti

ASP/ Cestari, Kirstin

Sat 25 August 12:00am

It's Day 9 of the Teahupoo waiting period and the surf is still grim. Things hit rock bottom yesterday when the ASP photographers, who provide visual updates of competition proceedings, uploaded photos of bananas, coconuts and paw paws to their website. I'll spare you those.

Today the ASP photogs actually hit the water and though the waves were small the surrounds were photogenic. They were even paid a visit by the local wildlife.

All photos ASP/Kirstin.