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2024 WSL Championship Tour preview: Full schedule and surfers to watch

The 2024 season kicks off in Hawaii on 29 January with another nine stops on the agenda that covers seven countries across four continents. Discover the competition format, full schedule and stars to watch.

Battle-ready surf champions, a slew of exciting rookies, and a countdown to the Olympic Games – the 2024 WSL Championship Tour season promises to make plenty of headlines.

All but one of the Tour's 10 stops take place before Paris 2024 and will be a chance for the top surfers in the world to test themselves before the Olympic surfing competition kicks off on the world-famous Teahupo’o wave in seven months.

The Championship Tour kicks off at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii on 29 January with 36 male and 18 female surfers set to compete during the regular season that spans seven countries. Fiji is back on the schedule after a seven-year break while the WSL Finals will once again take place in Lower Trestles, USA in September.

From champion surfers to up-and-coming rookies, competition schedule and format, here’s all you need to know about the 2024 season of professional surfing’s top circuit.

Format of the 2024 WSL Championship Tour

The regular Championship Tour season features nine events with 54 surfers set to take part before the mid-season cut-off in the second half of April.

Surfers will compete at five stops, in Hawaii, Portugal and Australia, before the cut-off. At that point the men’s field will be reduced to 24 top-ranked athletes and the female field to 12 athletes.

The remaining surfers will then compete in Tahiti, from 22 to 31 May, just over two months before the same venue hosts the Olympic surfing competition.

The regular season will wrap up with a return to Fiji’s Cloudbreak, a powerful left-hand barrel where athletes will have to surf waves that can reach as high as 20 feet in a bid to clinch the last spots in the WSL Final 5.

The world titles will once again be decided in a one-day, winner-takes-all competition with the season’s best surfers going head to head. The 2024 edition will mark the fourth time that Lower Trestles hosts the WSL Finals.

The Top 22 men and Top 10 women in the rankings will automatically qualify for the 2025 Championship Tour. The remaining spots - 10 for men and five for women - will be allocated to the top performers in the WSL Challenger Series. There will also be two wildcards on offer for men and one for women.

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2024 WSL Championship Tour: Stars to watch

Brazil's Filipe Toledo and USA's Caroline Marks head into the 2024 season as the defending champions.

For Toledo, 2024 could be the biggest year yet. The Brazilian surfer is going for his third consecutive world title – a feat that would match the achievement of his compatriot Gabriel Medina  who has the most world titles after USA’s Kelly Slater . A reserve at Tokyo 2020 , this year Toledo also has the chance to win Olympic gold after earning a provisional Paris 2024 quota* through last season's WSL rankings.

One of Toledo's toughest competitors, Griffin Colapinto , promises to be an even bigger challenge in the upcoming season as he continues to hit new career milestones. The USA surfer topped the rankings for the first time in May 2023 and finished second overall in the regular season.

This season Colapinto will be joined by younger brother Crosby who is making his debut on the Tour. The brothers have travelled together to some competitions in 2023, but competing on the same Tour might prove the extra boost both surfers need to excel in 2024.

Griffin Colapinto is eager to win his first world title, having come close last season, similarly to Australia’s Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson , who are also going for their first.

Robinson enjoyed his best year in 2023, winning the season opener in Hawaii and later the Tahiti Pro, before welcoming his first child in late December. Ewing finished as the runner-up last season with four podium finishes on the regular season and a solid performance in the WSL Finals.

Always a trophy contender, Medina just missed the WSL Final last season and is still hungry for that fourth world title. 

USA’s John John Florence is bidding for his third while the season's wildcard Slater wants to update the history books with a record-breaking 12th. As Slater underwent hip surgery in September, his form remains in question, though that would not make it any less exciting to watch the surfing legend in action.

Caroline Marks made the dazzling leap from wildcard to winner on the 2023 Championship Tour. From a shaky, ninth-place start to three victories in the second half of the season, including at Tahiti Pro, and upsetting Olympic champion Carissa Moore in the final head-to-head at Lower Trestles, Marks' world title campaign was a perfect example of grit. She now heads into 2024 with even more confidence.

Five-time world champion Carissa Moore announced earlier inJanuary that she will be stepping away from competitve surfing after the Paris Olympics.

Just days ahead of this season's first WSL event, eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore said that she will be taking a break from full-time competiton for a year. 

“I am planning to take this time as a refresh for myself physically, mentally, and enjoy following swells and free surfing in new places,” said Gilmore in a WSL press release. “I have some projects and trips I want to do, which haven’t been possible while traveling during the season. I am still passionate and dedicated to competing, and I have goals and dreams that I am still chasing - I’m excited for this year to activate those and I look forward to returning in 2025.”

Her fellow Australian Sally Fitzgibbons will add more fire to the circuit, with plenty of young talent in the mix as well.

Last season’s rookie Caitlin Simmers emerged as the breakthrough of the season. The USA teen won two stops, advanced to the WSL Final 5 and finished fourth overall.

Australia's Molly Picklum is another youngster impressing on the big stage. A rookie in the 2022 season, she missed the mid-season cut-off that year, but made a powerful return in 2023, never finishing below the Top 5 and advancing to the WSL Finals, which also secured her a provisional Paris 2024 quota*.

*As National Olympic Committees have the exclusive authority for the representation of their respective countries at the Olympic Games, athletes' participation at the Paris 2024 Games depends on their NOC selecting them to represent their delegation at Paris 2024.

Click here to see the official qualification system for each sport.

Athletes on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour

Qualifiers based on the 2023 Championship Tour rankings Caroline Marks - USA Carissa Moore - Hawaii Tyler Wright - Australia Caitlin Simmers - USA Molly Picklum - Australia Lakey Peterson - USA Tatiana Weston-Webb - Brazil Gabriela Bryan - Hawaii Bettylou Sakura Johnson - Hawaii Sally Fitzgibbons - Australia

Qualifiers based on the 2023 Challenger Series rankings India Robinson - Australia Sawyer Lindblad - USA Alyssa Spencer - USA Isabella Nichols - Australia Luana Silva - Brazil

Wildcards Johanne Defay - France Brisa Hennessy - Costa Rica

Replacement Sophie McCulloch - Australia

Qualifiers based on the 2023 Championship Tour rankings Filipe Toledo - Brazil Ethan Ewing - Australia Griffin Colapinto - USA Joao Chianca - Brazil Jack Robinson - Australia Gabriel Medina - Brazil Yago Dora - Brazil John John Florence - Hawaii Leonardo Fioravanti - Italy Ryan Callinan - Australia Connor O’Leary - Australia Barron Mamiya - Hawaii Italo Ferreira - Brazil Kanoa Igarashi - Japan Ian Gentil - Hawaii Jordy Smith - South Africa Liam O’Brien - Australia Caio Ibelli - Brazil Matthew McGillivray - South Africa Callum Robson - Australia Rio Waida - Indonesia Seth Moniz - Hawaii

Qualifiers based on the 2023 Challenger Series rankings Cole Houshmand - USA Samuel Pupo - Brazil Jacob Willcox - Australia Crosby Colapinto - USA Eli Hanneman - Hawaii Imaikalani deVault - Hawaii Frederico Morais - Portugal Jake Marshall - USA Kade Matson - USA Deivid Silva - Brazil

Wildcards Kelly Slater - USA Miguel Pupo - Brazil

Replacement Ramzi Boukhiam - Morocco

Full schedule of the 2024 WSL Championship Tour

• Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii: 29 January – 10 February
• Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii: 12 – 22 February
• Peniche, Leiria, Portugal: 6 – 16 March
• Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia: 26 March – 5 April
• Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: 11 – 21 April

Mid-season cut: From 36 male surfers to 24, 18 female surfers to 12

• Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia: 22 – 31 May
• Punta Roca, La Libertad, El Salvador: 6 – 15 June
• Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 22 – 30 June
• Cloudbreak, Tavarua, Fiji: 20 – 29 August

WSL Final 5 determined

• WSL Finals: Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California, United States

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How the professional surfing tour looks to ride the Olympic wave

The World Surfing League’s attempt to capitalize on a post-Olympic swell of fan interest has not been without controversy

It was during Tuesday’s championship match between world No 1 Gabriel Medina and fellow Brazilian Filipe Toledo that a six to eight foot shark was spotted breaching the competition area.

“A shark has breached the side of the line-up and it’s about six to eight foot so we’re going to search the line-up and make sure it’s gone,” World Surf League (WSL) head of competition Jessie Miley-Dyer said during the live broadcast of the WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lower Trestles, California.

The event was put on hold with 18 minutes left in the match as tour officials scrambled to clear the line-up and ensure that athletes were out of harm’s way. Mick Fanning, the retired Australian three-time world champion, happened to be in the commentary booth alongside Kelly Slater at the time and jokingly recalled his own harrowing encounter with shark during a 2015 tour competition at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. “They’re probably looking for my phone number just to light me up,” Fanning said of the finalists as they were lifted out of the water.

The shark sighting added to the intensity of what was already a historic day in the world of surfing. Under a new format introduced several months ago, the men and women ranked in the top five at the end of the WSL season qualified for the one-day tournament at San Clemente’s Lower Trestles, a popular west coast surfing destination where high-performance waves break over a cobblestone bottom, to decide the world champions. And while the exciting new format was part of the WSL’s attempt to capitalize on the post-Olympic swell of fan interest in the sport, it is not without its controversies.

In previous years, WSL champions were decided on points accumulated at tour events throughout the season. It is how Kelly Slater claimed his record 11 world titles and how Medina had claimed his previous two championships in 2014 and 2018. By all accounts, both Medina and fellow world No 1 Carissa Moore, would have both been crowned champions already under the old format. Medina, in particular, had a phenomenal season, reaching event finals in the opening three stops on the men’s Championship Tour. He then went on to win the Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic and the Rip Curl Rottnest Search in Australia to take an insurmountable lead over his competition in the rankings.

Speaking to the New York Times earlier this week, Medina questioned the legitimacy of the new one-day format for the WSL finals. “I don’t like it because I don’t think it’s fair. You spend your life, a year long, and now the last event in September, you’re gonna decide all your year?” he said.

Medina went on to win his third world title on Tuesday, defeating Toledo in the best-of-three match-up using an arsenal of progressive aerial maneuvers that included a stunning backflip that secured him the second heat when the judges awarded it a 9.03 (out of a possible 10). Shortly thereafter, Hawaii’s Carissa Moore won her fifth world title over Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb in the women’s final to close out one of the most impressive seasons in professional surfing history – a season that also saw her win the first ever Olympic gold medal for surfing at Tokyo 2020.

“I don’t think I could have asked for anything more or written it any better,” Moore said during her post match interview.

Beyond the changes in how the organization crowns champions, the WSL has also redesigned its tours by combining men’s and women’s events for the first time and expanding its league to a three-tier competition designed to funnel surfers from regional qualifying tours onto the newly-formed challengers series, where surfers then can qualify for a spot on the championship tour. The WSL also made changes to the venues on the championship tour schedule, including the introduction of a mid-season cut that will reduce the field to 24 men and 12 women (down from 36 and 18 respectively). By overhauling its tour structure to emphasize suspense and excitement, the WSL is hoping to attract a wider audience that can generate millions of dollars in sales and sponsorship revenue and save it from potentially facing a similar fate as its predecessors.

Much like the ocean, surfing’s popularity has ebbed and flowed over the past few decades. The International Professional Surfers (IPS) was the original world governing body of professional surfing between 1976 and 1982, replaced by The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) in 1983. With the help of surf brands such as Billabong and Quicksilver, the ASP cemented surfing’s competitive structure and world tour. However, as board shorts and surf brands fell out of favor as fashion statements and filed for bankruptcy, the ASP faced impending doom.

In 2010, an investor group backed by billionaire Dirk Ziff took over the ASP and gave it a necessary infusion, reportedly in the $25m range. In 2015, the ASP rebranded as the WSL, implemented equal pay for men and women in 2019, and underwent several hiring rounds over the years until it settled on current CEO Erik Logan, the former president of the Oprah Winfrey Network, who joined the WSL that same year. During the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the cancelation of the 2020 season, Logan had the opportunity to reshape the tour, which he took full advantage of. The WSL combined the men’s and women’s tours, moved the season-ending Banzai Pipeline event on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, to the beginning of the season, added a play-off style tour final, and even introduced a reality show inspired by the UFC called ‘The Ultimate Surfer’.

“I’ve known [UFC president] Dana White for some time,” Logan said during an appearance on The Lineup surfing podcast. “Dana has had this job of taking this sports league, if you will, and trying to get notoriety and recognition.”

White joined the series as an executive producer and has been promoting the show since it debuted on ABC on 23 August. Logan is hoping that ‘The Ultimate Surfer’ becomes as pivotal for the WSL as it was for the UFC’s success in 2005, though is worth noting that ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ continues to face declining ratings and has not produced a championship-level fighter since UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman won in 2015. Therefore, the WSL is unlikely to garner a new audience or enter the mainstream by aspiring to imitate an irrelevant, reality-TV relic such as ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. In fact, sideshow projects such as this may arguably alienate the WSL’s core surfing community.

While the WSL will continue to ride the swell of inspiration, securing deals such as Apple TV+’s six-part documentary series on the 2021 WSL championship tour along the way, the organization will also have to navigate the potentially choppy waters ahead.

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WSL Announces 2024 Championship Tour Schedule

LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (September 20, 2023) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced the schedule for the 2024 Championship Tour (CT). The calendar will continue to showcase a combined women’s and men’s schedule featuring nine regular-season events, a Mid-season Cut after CT Stop No. 5, and the fourth-annual WSL Finals. 2024 will also see Fiji return to the schedule for the first time since 2017 as the final stop of the regular season. Next year, surfing will also make its second appearance in the Olympic Games at Paris 2024.

2024 WSL Championship Tour Schedule:

• Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii, USA: January 29 - February 10
• Sunset Beach, Hawaii, USA: February 12 - 23
• Peniche, Portugal: March 6 - 16
• Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia: March 26 - April 5
• Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: April 11 - 21

Mid-season Cut: 36-man and 18-woman fields reduced to 24-man and 12-woman fields.

• Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia: May 22 - 31
• Punta Roca, El Salvador: June 6 - 15
• Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: June 22 - 30

2024 Paris Olympic Games: July 26 - August 11 (Surfing scheduled between July 27 - August 5)

• Cloudbreak, Fiji: August 20 - 29

WSL Final 5 determined to battle for the men’s and women’s World Titles.

• WSL Finals (Lower Trestles, San Clemente, Calif., USA): September 6 - 14

The 2024 CT will include nine regular-season events in seven countries, starting in January at Pipeline, Hawaii. The Mid-season Cut will come into action following Stop No. 5 in Margaret River, Australia. Surfers who make the Cut will compete in Tahiti, El Salvador, and Brazil before a break for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

The final event of the regular season will see the world’s best surfers return to the iconic Cloudbreak in Fiji and battle for a place in the WSL Final 5. Cloudbreak is a world-renowned reef pass located offshore the island of Tavarua in Fiji. It is one of the most awe-inspiring left-hand barrels and can hold waves anywhere from two-to-20 feet. Due to its fast and powerful nature, it is known as a highly advanced and heavy wave. 

For 2024, the WSL Finals will return to Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, where the men’s and women’s Top 5 surfers will face off for the World Titles in the one-day, winner-take-all format. The waiting period will run from September 6 to 14, 2024, which is the ideal time of year for favorable Southern Hemisphere swells at one of the most high-performance waves in the world. 

The 2024 Championship Tour season will return to Clouldbreak in Fiji as the last regular-season event from August 20 - 29, 2024 (Photo: WSL / Sloane)

Held earlier this month on September 9, the WSL Finals shattered the record for the most-watched day of professional surfing in WSL history. With 10.7 million video views on the single day, the WSL surpassed the 2022 viewership numbers by 29%. The competition was also distributed via the WSL’s linear broadcast partners, whose audiences elevated the viewership even further. For example, viewership on Globo/SporTV, the WSL’s broadcast partner in Brazil, totaled over one million viewers, an increase of 16% from 2022. In the lead-up to the competition, the WSL delivered 25 million video-on-demand views, marking a 58% increase from the previous year. Carrying the success of the 2023 CT finale, the WSL will continue this momentum into the 2024 season, where the world’s best surfers will compete on the world’s best waves. 

With the Olympic Games Paris 2024, a break has been added to the schedule in July to allow time for qualified athletes to travel to Tahiti ahead of the Games, where the line-up will be closed for Olympic athletes to practice. With this break, the Tour will not host an event in J-Bay or Surf Ranch this season. The CT event in Tahiti has been moved earlier to May to accommodate the Olympics and will be the last opportunity to watch the world’s best surfers in competition at Teahupo'o ahead of the Games. 

“2024 is set to be a big year for surfing, and our schedule is designed to support that,” said Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL Chief of Sport. “I’m stoked that we’re bringing Fiji back. It’s such an iconic wave, and it’s the perfect place to test our surfers as they battle to secure their place in the WSL Final 5. We’re also really happy to confirm that the WSL Finals will return to Lower Trestles next season. We’ve hosted three exciting WSL Finals at this high-performance wave, which has proved to be an incredible showcase for the WSL Final 5 to crown our World Champions. The Olympic Games represents one of the biggest stages in the world, and we want our surfers to have the opportunity to perform at their best, which is why we’ve instituted the scheduled break and updated CT dates in 2024.”

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First observation - unlike previous years announcements, they have not listed each event's sponsor (Rip Curl, Billabong, Corona etc).

Interesting.

Still negotiating some of them I guess

Possibly, except most have been long term sponsors of each event.

And the WSL still hasn't been able to find an overarching title sponsor since Samsung wound up at the end of 2016.

OK, it seems they left all sponsors out of the press release - isn't that odd? - but have included them on the WSL website.

And we have:

- Pipe Pro - Hurley Pro Sunset Beach - MEO Pro Portugal - Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach - Western Australia Margaret River Pro - SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro - Surf City El Salvador Pro - VIVO Rio Pro - Fiji Pro - WSL Finals

1. Billabong have pulled out of the Pipe Pro (huge news IMO - they've sponsored it since 2007, and it's definitely the marquee WSL event - but unsurprising given the recent sale of Boardriders etc) 2. Rip Curl are no longer sponsoring the Finals (three year deal finished this year) 3. Rip Curl are no longer a sponsor in Portugal (previous events were a dual sponno event, known as the "MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal") 4. Fiji doesn't have a sponsor (unsurprising, as many previous years have been sponsorless) 5. Margs has gone from being an unbranded event (but funded by the WA Govt) to now - just like El Salvador - having some kind of geographic moniker as the sponsor

They can’t even get a sponsor for their biggest event of the year, the finals. Says it all really.

Breaking: “Filipe Toledo has just stumped up the cash to sponsor the ‘Holy Toledo finals’ event at Trestles until 2028 to ensure the stability and longevity of this important event on tour.”

Haha, wouldn’t surprise me

I still had the WSL app, don’t know why. Deleted it at 6 this morning about a minute after getting the press’s.

Hmm, now the WSL website isn't showing ANY events for 2024.

https://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2024/ct?all=1

Click and repeat,soon as the sepps got hold of the 'dream tour' the result was inevitable,disney on ice coming to a venue near you. Ive decried the valueless impotence of crowning a world champ in medioce performance surf . Re- instate Pipe to where it righfully belongs, bring back those challenging roaring reef breaks,bring back St. Lieu,noahs and,surely even the suits that have corporatised this tour must concede they've well and truly fucked,the only reason u dont have 13 year olds competing on it apart from the creche and parental issues is the indemnity involved would be worth as much as Toledo's bonuses.Blah farken blaaaah

I wonder if the corporations involved in surf culture and extreme sports have given WSL the reasons for turning their backs on the pro tour? Sponsorship is a form of investment, and with big bucks involved I am sure the corporate world would like to have some input on how the shooting match is organised and marketed. What a sorry list of sponsors. Possibly the surf companies are targeting a local market via club, state and regional events? The WSL will wither and die before it is on sold.

I have some friends in the industry... Interesting to note how most big corps dumped actions sports marketing 3 / 4 years ago. It had a twenty year run. People were shifted to other fields , youth is the focus , what are youth doing ? I'm not sure .....cause I'm over 40........

Surely they could have squeezed Jbay in somewhere! Or have they made it the sacrificial lamb to dump alongside surf ranch so it’s not so obvious that surf ranch is least popular and thus first cull option to fit olympics in. Or am I looking for a conspiracy and it’s the coinciding scheduling alone?

I’d like to be positive. I used to really enjoy the tour but nup.

The reverse positive sandwich (shit sanga) approach by throwing in Cloudy as a distraction.

‘Hey guys and girls we’re going to take J-bay away, BUT we’re sending you to Fiji and we’re continuing with this finals shtick at Trestles’

Its not America’s sport. Feels like they have stolen it.

No Jbay is so lame. Happy to see Cloudy back but there’s at least 3 other events that I couldn’t care less about. Funny to think Flippy has to surf Chopes twice in 2024.

Having Cloudbreak as the penultimate event to decide the 5 is just enough red meat to keep me interested.

How so? Doesn’t feel that much different to having Chopes prior to finals. The end goal is the same. A few crew fight it out in pustule waves and the rest just coast as no event past the cut is consequential in the slightest (to those outside the top 5).

Yep agree, and I think that removing J-Bay and the Tub, and adding Cloudbreak will massively affect Toledo's chances at sitting in top spot coming into Trestles. And he's beatable at Trestles - Ewing came close without an air game, and the others just failed to fire.

Agreed FR. That’s going to add a bit of drama.

Goodbye professional surfing and sponsors.

Maybe going the way of the bodyboard world tour? Minor, very niche sport. Surfing’s broader popularity is probably the only thing holding it afloat as a semi legit ‘sport’

Really not sure how they can justify trestles after the last two years. Very disappointing

At least there’s finally a performance left back on tour.

2024 prediction: with J bay gone and Fiji in its place Gabby and JR finish in the top 2, EE third and puckered Fil in 4th. Come finals day at Lowers Fil goes on a rampage in head high gutless surf, dismantling an uninterested JR and then Gabby. Fil is crowned 3 time world champ, on par with AI, Mick, Gabby and Curren.

Not having JBay has nothing to do with allowing a break for the Olympics. Their viewership numbers are total BS <<>>

No J-bay is so sad other than pipe that's my fav comp, it has everything turn sections, barrels and length

Its really a terrible mix/balance of waves.

Much more rights than lefts and the lefts are generally shallow hollow and heavy the rights generally, well fat is not the right word but rarely hollow more deeper water type rolling waves with just the odd barrel.

Hollow lefts=x3 Hollow rights= x1 (backdoor) Not hollow rights= x5 (ok inside sunset, but its more a deep water rolling type wave) Not hollow lefts=1 (x1 trestle's left) Beachies=x2

Lefts x2 Rights x5 Left & rights x4

There needs to be at least one comp where the only option is to go a hollow right, and one comp on a left that isn't hollow and heavy and where the focus is more on turns.

Worth remembering that we didn't have a CT event at J-Bay in 2012 and 2013. Prior to then was sponsored by Billabong.

In 2012 it was relegated to the QS (still as a Billabong Pro). In 2013 it disappeared completely.

In 2014 it returned to the CT, as the unsponsored J-Bay Open. It remained sponsorless until 2017 when Corona came on board.

Interesting to go back through old media releases. Here's the ASP presser in Feb 2012 re: J-Bay downgrade:

COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Friday, February 24, 2012) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Event No. 5 of 11 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, has been officially downgraded to an ASP 6-Star event for 2012.

In an official statement today, Billabong said: "The change in event status follows a broader review in which we are seeking to identify cost savings throughout the business. By retaining an event at Jeffreys Bay, it now provides two qualifying events back to back in the South African region. The move to an ASP 6-Star also opens the event up to South Africa's aspiring pro surfers for the first time in 20 years and ensures continuity of the event for the local businesses in Jeffreys Bay."

The downgrade drops the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour calendar from 11 events to 10, with surfers now counting their best 8 out of 10 results towards their ASP World Title ranking.

"We agreed as a Board that whilst very regrettable, the commercial realities are such that a pragmatic approach by ASP at this time seemed sensible," Richard Grellman, ASP Executive Chairman, said. "Billabong have been long-time supporters of professional surfing and still sponsor three of the ten World Championship Tour events and we look forward to our deep relationship with them continuing."

Any chance of the SA CS event switching to Jbay? I tuned in a few times to their beachie event, pretty average viewing. Would also make the CS very right dominant with Kirra, and Portugal bells.

Have to say it's a good possibility. The South African event calendar (QS and CS) changes from year to year but I'd be pretty confident they'll find someone.

Has Jbay gone from CT to QS for 2024? Or just dumped completely?

No-one knows.

Likely to be a CS event (IMO) but, using this year's schedule as an example, the CT was announced in in Sep 2022, whilst the CS was announced siz months later, in Mar 2023 (just before the first event kicked off).

So, we won't know for a long time.

Until then, speculate away!

thanks for the information Ben; its very confusing - what sort of global sports organization can't predict their 2nd tier a year out?

Well we know why Kelly was hanging around. Another session at CB with one other guy

And the cameras of course.

he won't make the cut and they better not give him another wildcard.

He won’t and they will

very early for Bells. can see this unravelling at small winki

Trestles again......yawn

Not so bad, Pipe, Sunset, Chopes, Cloudbreak.

Losing J-Bay is a bummer, my personal fav. event. I always like Bells- a wave that can magnify a surfers flaws and no one is gonna rue the ousting of the Ranch.

Trestles though- FFS.

There's a 4 week break between Margs and Chopes.

Then there's a 7 week break between Brazil and Fiji.

From an Australian viewing perspective, if you discount Brazil and El Salvador (low chance of exciting waves, poor time zone etc), then it's almost 12 weeks between watchable events.

Or, one watchable event in four months (after Margs).

Momentum is a very important part of any sporting league, especially from a broadcast media perspective.. and it seems to be an issue with the tour.

F#*k off JMD with your corpo BS talk, all you care about is keeping you're well-paid job

The silence is defining from tour surfers and commentators re the Trestles debacle . Paid whores

Surely the olympics doesnt count toward a finals placing?

Cloudbreak at the cost of JBay. tough bargaining from the wossle but it's arguably worth the price to get a high performance left onto the tour of rights. assuming the other global locations are needed, would much rather have lost Margies (or dare i say Bells) than JBay

I’d swap all of Sunset, Margs and El Sal for J bay. Actually throw Brazil and Portugal in there too

Audience records shattered in the finals.

I fell asleep about 3 times in the final so my clicks and excitement might be a bit overcooked in their analysis.

Audience records shattered. Can’t find a sponsor to pick up the pieces.

Ba doom tshhhhh.

99.17%* of the fan base hate Trestles as the finals day location. The WSL know that. It’s getting to boggling to bear

*actual empirically correct figure

“ We’re also really happy to confirm that the WSL Finals will return to Lower Trestles next season”

If you asked JMD privately, where she thinks the best location for the finals day location is, that’d it’ll be Trestles? Or has is she too far gone?

Stab have an IV with Jessi (done following the press release, it seems), and they brought up Trestles:

Stab: Another major thing that didn’t change on the 2024 schedule: Lower Trestles will remain the site of the WSL Finals. Why did you decide to stay there?

Jessi: Trestles has been a really fair playing field for the surfers. I think it’s been really important for the wave to be a peak, for sure. It’s also really consistent swell-wise. Being able to give the athletes a chance for reliable competition in a great spot is the biggest thing for us, and that’s why it’s still there.

https://stabmag.com/stab-interviews/surfings-chief-of-sport-explains-why...

And how many surfers went left in this years finals? 1? Griff, and it was a low score. What a joke of an organisation. Theyve done it this time. Hooray in advance for LittleFlippy3

Yep and Stab/Mikey C got absolutely eviscerated in the comments for the total fluff piece that it was.

Anyone make odds or ends of this?

https://beachgrit.com/2023/09/surf-media-war-continues-unabated-as-stab-...

** assuming Stab so far up Woz’s arse, hard to tell where one ends and the other begins?

Its nice that SN aren’t even the slightest bit dependent on the trials and tribulations of the WSL.

Effectively, Sam McIntosh of Stab mag wrote an editorial trying to explain how Stab works, the corporate mechanisms behind it and their so-called 'line they have to toe' with the WSL.

It was also addressed on their podcast (quite cowardly in my opinion) by Mikey C who was trying to defend his interview with JMD and not asking the hard questions surf fans want to know (Elo, tour locations, trestles etc). He hid behind the wall of 'we had limited time, there was a marketing manager from WSL on the line, this wasn't the time or place'. I call absolute bullshit on that. It was the best time to ask.

Sam was quite unabashed and truthful in his op-ed, however, I think the damage was already done with the majority of the readership who already had a suspicion that Stab were in cahoots with the WSL (or had some sort of access deal in place).

I used to be a journalist, I know how this stuff works, but Stab has gone about it all wrong. They're being called out by a lot of journalists (surf and otherwise) for their blatant puff pieces for the WSL and it's looking like they've lost a lot of respect. Not sure if it's of SN's interest, but could be good to look into it/potential article.

If you listen to their podcast, which can be good at times, its clear the lack of divide between Stab and the Woz. There is a distinct absence of critique and even pumping up of mediocrity (especially via Stacey G, to a lesser extent Mikey).

I find Stacey pretty hard to take. Full on know it all. His podcast and interview style is very grating. Mikey seems like an open minded, good fella with many interesting points. Poor bloke probably getting mega diluted with all the above. Buck is their resident shock jock (for all topics not WSL).

@ TH, You were definitely paid per word rather than story ! LOL. Storm in a tea cup Between stub and beach grot..... Both have no integrity.....

I hope J-Bay is 6-8ft and pumping for the CS.

(and the Ranch 3ft and perfect)

So glad the Ranch is out and Cloudbreak is back in. Edging closer to a dream tour but to end the year with Trestles, is really disappointing.

It will be interesting to see what they do with the Surf Ranch. They haven't released the data, but with the number of waves it produces and the energy it must use, I can't see how it is economically viable to run as a commercial operation. No other organistion has bought the technology, so it must not be cost-effective. The WSL bought it as a loss leader to get the College Football / NASCA fans interested in surfing - it's not working. Now that they have dropped it off the tour, is it worth keeping it operating just to show clips of ex-pro surfers and their celebrity mates surfing it? I give it a few months until they quietly shut the place down.

Eh? They're killing it with corporate surf days. No need to run surf comps to make the pool viable.

Why do have to go and use facts to destroy my post that was just based on unfounded assumptions???

Exactly $80k Aud per day! Who needs the plebs.

Its certainly found a niche as a private play thing for the mega cashed up crowd looking for a one off thing. If someone else was paying and I was invited for day i’d be there in a flash.

Its probably now cash positive and making a profit via the private model. Not sure “killing it” though.

Why ? They haven’t been able to sell the technology to anyone. I have my doubts the UAE one will get done.

It produces bugger all waves in a day compared to other models with long breaks between waves. It needs a huge footprint so no good for urban areas. Real surfer aren't going to travel and pay for 3 or 4 waves in a day. Beginners and Intermediates are not going to progress without volume. We are now seeing ridiculous clips of the Tahitian Legend literally dragging punters to their feet and holding them up on the board so they can say they surfed it.

So it hasn’t worked for competition, hasn’t expanded the sport and hasn’t scaled as a business model. Niche but not the planned success.

The tour schedule.... Wonder where ill turn up next ? LOL !

WSL are cooked.

Get rid of all the rubbish No name waves and bring back the dream tour

Never look a gift horse in the mouth......

tour seems well stacked for huge hollow lefts if some solid swells rock up next season but Huey's gone off the Woz because they're not crowning legitimate world champions anymore

I pinched this from somewhere else -

"WSL decision-making is so bad it feels like performance art."

The pro your been on a downward spiral for years since it changed hands ,destined for the scrapheap it it stays the same

JBay probably had the best waves this season and they scrap it for next year Brilliant Best waves on the planet INDO Comps in indo Zero Should put the final five on a mentawi boat trip for two weeks

Or maybe Kelly Slater could do what Kerry Packer did for World Series Cricket

So are those viewership figures believable?

Farken Trestles again?

The thought of Toledo being a 3 x world champ is such a joke. This could easily happen.

pipe n fiji i will watch IF the conditions are good, the rest i will not world champ means nothing these days

2x Chopes and Cloudbreak!!! I'll take the Jbay loss on the chinny chin-chin. We'll be back

I think Gabby would have a little bit more motivation next year. Back half suits him with chopes and Cloud Break at the pointy end. The pressure that Toledo could face with two Chopes performances and Cloud Break could put him at the low end of a top five position for the final five. Not to mention backing up again. Fingers crossed it’s more of a closer final next year.

ditch bells for Jbay. And maybe Bondi instead of trestles... much of a muchness..

Margaret river, the 27th best wave in Margaret river.

LOL - i thought there were only 26 waves there

Time to watch female soccer .

The WSL needs to wake up and listen to their target audience.

i’m cryin over the omission of jbay - wtf

WSL just get rid of the fluff and go 8 events. PIPE, SUNSET, PORTUGAL, BELLS, MARGS (or box, north point), TAHITI, JBAY. Sort the calender out for optimun conditions and do it. So sick of this fluff tour. Brazil, El Salvador, Trestles =YAWN!

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95 000 miles of coastline and what can the USA deliver? Wedge would be a sick change to every surfspot ever on tour; steep drop into a fancy bottom turn into a bomb closeout or double rote which no one would land. The judging criteria would be head scratching but revolutionary

Agree could be sick, also Skeltonbay as a search event. Best event I’ve ever seen was Barra during the search. So many sick crazy waves have a Mason ho event haha

That was an amazing event. Seem to recall Taj during an interview saying some of the best waves he’d ever had.. (words to that effect).

Meanwhile back in WA the local shire still has the submission period open,asking residents if they even want the comp, let alone a 5 year extension. But hey the deal was always done in the backrooms before us plebs got a choice. Ask Stunet, he dropped the press release too early then had to rewrite the article when contacted by WA spokesperson. He never did explain to us why he had to rewrite

The 2024 comp was already part of the existing agreement for the Margaret River Pro: https://surfingwa.com.au/world-surf-league-secures-margaret-river-pro-th...

Huh, J-Bay's gone? Why?!

They claim J-Bay and the pond are off just to allow the “break” for the Olympics. We will have to wait and see if this is just WSl Fluff or truth.

Sounds like a cop-out to me.

Suspect you are right. The truth in advertising answer might be something like “we cant convince anyone to pay for J-bay and we can’t convince anyone watch Lenmore”

Surf off at Trestles still sux. It'll be interesting to see if JJF, Gabe, n Riz even bother When is someone actually going to report on why E-Lo was booted? The wall of positive noise is BS, any other "sport" & it would be public knowledge.

Wow! So much to take in... Thanx Ben / staff & crew excellent work...a lot more than meets the eye! Gonna have to sift thru this...little bit odd being an Olympic year!

Can add that Olympics are affording 'whole' 6mths WSL tour Cross Merch sales until Olympics. 'Whole' Note how 1st Comp > Olympics 'timetables exactly 6 months'...some freaky coincidence? Keep yer eye on these rogue off grid sidewinders rampin' the A Frames.

Just saying WSL could lever several in the wings Olympic Merch Sponsors > Pipe = Simba Helmets etc.

Just a little bit of that was shared here on this odd site...tbb keeps sharing...coz it is odd! Reckon we'll read more into Olympic merch crossover soon enough...maybe here...who knows! Just pretend ya heard about it here at #1 swellnet first...well ya just did...Oops! https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/Olympic-Games/Paris-2024/I...

Mad Wax Dream Merchant Tour. Imagine if Olympic Ideal Fiji Pro was mulled over a Fiji lineup yonks back by Idle Rich Hodads 2015/16 WSL Fiji Pro (There about) Dirk (wsl) + Larry (Google) share Fiji line-Up (This happened!) https://www.surfer.com/features/god-from-the-machine-wsl-wave-pool Interesting that Google were 1st sponsor to sign up for 1st Olympic Surfing Games Then this also just happened...same 2 Cloudbreak hodad buds share exact same Olympic Ideal lineup Dirk simply needs to hoist just 1 Multinational flag for Larry's WSL Googlebreak Comp.

Larry owns Fiji Namotu Island + All islands servicing + including Cloudbreak itself... All owned by Google Larry Page #6 World Tycoon > Neighbours are Red Bull / Branson / Gibson. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pacificnewsroom/permalink/858457001407804/ https://beachgrit.com/2021/07/google-founder-and-worlds-sixth-wealthiest... https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/pacific/fiji/inside-the-fiji-isla...

Haha Haha TBB !!!!!! Mad wax Google pro surf tour Proudly presented By quik Commentary by Ross , froth and the voice of hardcore surfing Garry "kong" Elkerton ......... Google it kids ....

Anyone else notice the difference in finals day for longboard tour? First two heats are 3-person with only 1 progressing. That could make for better viewing depending on what you think of it, and allow more competitors on finals day than current final 5. https://www.pacificlongboarder.com/files/CompClub/WSL_malibu_final_pre_2...

Jacob Willcox has officially qualified for the CT. Yew!! In a year that Cloudy is back on the tour, the big dog at the big three lefts.... is going to go pretty nuts I'd imagine. But yeah, Trestles......faaaaark.

Wow, incredible. Cloudbreak should be a cakewalk for him and Robbo compared to the throaty beasts they thread up North.

Wow. Absolute balls to the wall. Incredible ride. Epic description.

Love this clip, every few years I search for it and watch it about 20 to 30 times on repeat...cant really get enough of it. Waaaaay heavier than Jacobs. And Jacob's wave is no mean feat. I know and fear that ledge well. The way it folds over and you hear it roar down the shelf towards tombies take off as you swing and paddle your ass off to get into the thing. Saw a guy from Kalbarri make that section too, so it is doable, but never seen a natural footer make an attempt. Jack Robinson - you are the next one up mate to give it a crack for us backsiders.

Remember Jim Banks gave that section a go too a while back and ended up with his board snapping and the stringer splitting his lower leg open like a banana needing emergency dash to hospital. I'm sure there have been plenty others (?) but we probably would never know.

I’d probably stop surfing after that. How do you top that? Mind blowing

Camel or Wilcox Goofy?

Camel. Way more nuts than Wilcox’s one. And Wilcox’s was mental too

He kinda reached that point a few years ago Goofy

I can’t work out how Saquerema ever became more than a QS 1* or a local boardriders locale.

It’s a horrible beach break.

WSL have now updated the 2024 schedule to include Corona as the main sponsor for Cloudbreak (it's the "Corona Fiji Pro").

Corona are also presenting sponsors in 2024 for the VIVO Rio Pro, Surf City El Salvador Pro and MEO Pro Portugal (as they were last year too).

Corona were also the main sponsor for J-Bay in 2023, so the reality is that they've just reallocated the same funds from one event to another. There's no net change in sponsorship for Corona or the WSL. It's just a little unusual that they weren't listed for Fiji during the initial announcement.

Embarrassing (IMHO), the WSL released this clip of ‘all’ the 10’s from the 2023 season. A whopping two from each the CT and CS.

Really shows the state of these tours I reckon.

You compare to some of the Stab edits of the year and the stuff Nate Flo is putting out and it’s daylight second.

https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/523594/all-the-10s-2023?playlistId...

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Snapper Rocks Returns to WSL Championship Tour Schedule in 2025

Perfect right-hand sand point takes its place back on ct, event confirmed through 2028.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2024

COOLANGATTA, Queensland, Australia (Friday, April 26, 2024) - The World Surf League (WSL) is excited to announce the return of Snapper Rocks to the WSL Championship Tour (CT) schedule in 2025 through 2028.

The event's return is thanks to a new partnership between the WSL, Experience Gold Coast, and Tourism and Events Queensland that will see the event locked in from 2025 to 2028 on the CT.

Eight-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) has won the CT at Snapper Rocks an unprecedented six times and can't wait to paddle out at her local break to compete for CT points when she returns to the CT in 2025.

"I'm so excited to see Snapper come back onto the CT schedule in 2025," said Gilmore. "It's obviously my home break and one of my favourite waves on the planet, but it's incredibly high performance and offers a bit of everything which is fun for both the surfers and the fans. There's really nothing like having that perfect canvas in front of you with a huge crowd cheering from the beach just metres away. It's a true spectacle and has such a rich history. It belongs on the Championship Tour and I can't wait to compete there again next year."

Hosting a CT event since 2002, Snapper Rocks is home to some of the most famous victories in surfing history. Past winners include World Champions Kelly Slater (USA), Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), Mick Fanning (AUS), Carissa Moore (AUS), Gabriel Medina (BRA), Tyler Wright (AUS), Caroline Marks (USA), Filipe Toledo (BRA), and Italo Ferreira (BRA), amongst others. The endless stretch of sand that runs from behind the rock all the way to Kirra offers technical tube rides, high-performance walls, and perfect air sections, testing a competitor's full repertoire just meters from the hordes of fans that line the shore.

"The WSL is absolutely thrilled to see Snapper Rocks once again become a stop on the elite Championship Tour," said WSL APAC President Andrew Stark. "It's an event with a fantastic history, held in a location that has professional surfing in its DNA. The long, perfect reeling walls of the ‘Super Bank' are one of the wonders of the surfing world, and we can't wait to see the world's best competing for Championship Tour points on one of the planet's most high-performance waves. The event returning to the CT wouldn't be possible without the support of the City of Gold Coast through Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through TEQ. We sincerely thank them for the support and for partnering with WSL to return the CT to one of its favourite stops for both fans and competitors alike."

"We are thrilled to have secured the rights to bring the Championship Tour event back to the Gold Coast," said Mayor Tom Tate. "Snapper Rocks is an iconic point break that holds a special place in the hearts of surfers here and worldwide, and we're proud to bring this elite series back to our famous shores. We look forward to showcasing not only the Gold Coast's renowned surf breaks but all that the southern Gold Coast has to offer, and I encourage all Gold Coasters and visitors to come down and enjoy the action!"

"It's terrific that after five long years, we're able to welcome back this iconic leg of the World Surf League Championship Tour to its spiritual home on the Gold Coast in 2025," said Queensland's Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Healy. "The Goldie is world-renowned for its sublime beaches, and the legendary Snapper Rocks, one of only three World Surfing Reserves in the country, known for its rich surf culture, is the perfect host. Not only will this event bring a wave of excitement and lift community spirits on the Gold Coast, but it will also deliver a boost for local accommodation, hospitality and event providers, supporting good Queensland tourism jobs."

"The World Surf League Championship Tour making its return to the Gold Coast is so significant for the local community. Surfing is at the heart of this incredible part of Queensland, and this news will certainly be met with so much excitement," said Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O'Callaghan. "We predict that almost 14,000 people will flock to Snapper Rocks, which is famous for being one of the longest and best waves in the world, to enjoy the event, and we know that while they're here, they'll be sure to make the most of the diverse experiences the Gold Coast has to offer, which will be welcomed by our visitor economy, injecting a whopping $2.9million in direct and incremental spend."

Dates for the Snapper Rocks event and the full 2025 WSL Championship Tour schedule will be released later this year following the WSL Finals.

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Hawaiian surfer Gabriela Bryan shared a wave with a pod of dolphins as she won her first world championship tour event over Californian rookie Sawyer Lindblad in pumping surf at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on Sunday.

Margaret River local Jack Robinson took out a spectacular men’s final against Hawaii’s two-time world champion John John Florence in a replay of their 2022 final of the same event.

Robinson and Florence were the two form surfers of the event and traded huge carves on the double-overhead walls as the waves finally improved on last day of the 11-day competition window.

The decisive moment came midway through the final when Robinson scored an excellent 9.10 out of 10 for two giant turns on the biggest wave of the day and followed it up with a lofty frontside air on the very next wave for an 8.17.

Florence kept battling and scored an excellent wave of his own but could not reel in the Western Australian, who finished with 17.27 out of 20 to Florence’s 16.04.

“That was the final I wanted, I wanted to throw everything at it. It’s always fun surfing against John — we’re going to have many more heats together,” said Robinson, who missed the event last year due to injury.

The world tour next heads to the thumping tubes of Teahupo’o in Tahiti, where both Robinson and Florence will be among the favourites battling for Olympic gold in just a few months time.

Florence earlier scored the only perfect 10 of the event in his semi-final against Australian wildcard George Pittar, blowing his tail out and holding onto his board with the toenails of one foot before recovering for a couple more turns.

Both Bryan, 22, and 18-year-old Lindblad had to go deep at Margaret River to avoid the mid-season cut and secure their place for the remainder of the 2024 tour.

Lindblad went into the final in top form, having dispatched two-time world champion Tyler Wright in their semi-final to secure her place above the cut line.

Bryan took a commanding lead with a 7.83 for two powerful turns on her forehand as a handful of dolphins swooped around her.

“When I kicked out, I was just wow! That wave was sent to me by someone, the dolphins in it. It was magical,” said Bryan, who scored an even better 8.10 on her second scoring ride.

“I’m just so happy we got good waves today and all the girls put on a really good show. It’s insane, I just won!”

Both the men’s and women’s field will now be cut for the final four events of the world tour, with 11-time world champion  Kelly Slater  and Australian veteran Sally Fitzgibbons among those missing out.

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In 2024 the third year of the visit oceanside adaptive surfing professionals world championship tour will be adding a fourth stop to the roster, the “blackmores australian pro adaptive surfing championships” in byron bay australia, at the incredible surf break “the pass in byron bay”. the first stop of the tour is in australia, followed by a stop in hawaii for the hawaii adaptive surfing championships, then off to costa rica for the costa rica open pro of adaptive surfing, and the final stop in the u.s. for the u.s. open adaptive surfing championships in oceanside california..

The prize money will be setting new records and the AASP will be crowning more adaptive world champions. After all the AASP Champions are crowned the AASP will celebrate with a bonus stop at the Waco Surf Wave Pool for all the champions to surf for a two day event. 

In 2023 The second year of the Visit Oceanside Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour added a third stop to the tour, the Costa Rica Open Pro of Adaptive Surfing in beautiful Costa Rica at the amazing surf break Boca Barranca. The three-stop world tour was able to award a combined prize pool purse of just over $104,000 dollars to adaptive surfers from around the world.

The two-event tour kicked off in June of 2022 at the AccesSurf Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships hosting 100 adaptive surfers from 17 countries, giving away a record $36,000 dollars in prize money and the first points towards an overall adaptive surfing professionals world championship. The final leg of the AASP World Tour ended in Oceanside California on September 8th-11th at the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships, where the U.S. Open ASC awarded a prize pool purse of $29,000 with the AASP Points winners splitting a $32,000 dollar prize pool purse

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Coming to Terms with the Dreaded Mid-Season Cut

T he Cut, the dreaded Cut, is the best thing to happen to Championship Tour-level pro surfing and possibly the worst thing to happen as well.

The worst: dream-crushing, soul-destroying, family-breaking heats, controversial decisions, and every single decision by every judge highlighted with a klaxon siren worldwide as surfers suffer their fates and are forced to make life—and career-changing decisions.

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See You In Ballito

At the Western Australian Margaret River Pro, the clarion call from all the South African spectators and fans, connected in various global pods and via WhatsApp groups and social hubs, as surfers fell to the wayside and were victim to The Cut's brutal guillotine, was... See You In Ballito .

The CS might start at Snapper, but before it heads to Huntington Beach, we will see The Cut crew at the Ballito Pro. The Ballito Pro in Durban is the meeting point of Challenger Series surfers, and for many, the retort to the drama witnessed in Margarets was See You In Ballito ...(fill in the surfers' name here).' 

Kelly Slater

Although it absolutely won't happen, it could happen in theory, and for that reason, we can't leave it out. Kelly Slater could surf in the entire Challenger Series, he has already surfed at Snapper, and he could drift back onto the Championship Tour without too much drama. He already has two wildcards on top of this. Slater could do a Tom Curren, come through from the trials, and win the world title. It's not going to happen, it will not happen, but on paper, it is an open route and unhindered by any obstacles, both in theory and physically. Well, except for the old age bus that threatens to properly ride Kelly over any day now. But should he decide to do something so ludicrous, it might actually work. If so, See You In Ballito , Kelly!

As for other CS-relegated surfers at Margarets, first up was the popular San Clemente personality Kade Matson, who needed a 6.43 in the round of 32 against Italo Ferreira. He picked up a good-looking wave, cracked two solids off the top before a tumultuous but scrappy final turn, and fist-pumped to eternity as the rest of the San Clemente crew cheered on. He thought he had it, and they thought he had it, but it came in at 5.83, and it was all over.

We all thought it was close, that Kade had it, but that could have been a slight leaning towards the fandom of the 2% crew coming out everywhere. Still, it came short, and the sickness and anguish were evident on his face. Where to? Ballito is the short answer. See You In Ballito , Kade.

Totally Bizarro

At the end of the heat, things went totally bizarro. Italo came out of the water and faced out to sea, hitting the water repeatedly with his board in what looked like frustration. Had he yet to hear the results? Then he upped the ante and started head-butting his board so hard that it absolutely had to lead to a proper migraine. It doesn't matter how much caffeine you have packed around your brain, as Italo is prone to do. That much vehemence and impact against your cranium will hurt, bruise, and crack. Then, as if it couldn't get worse, he took to the stage and started crying with Stace for several reasons. He cried because Kelly signed his board, because of the 'dark places', and because he was happy; he just wanted to be happy. It was quite touching to watch the angst, except for poor old Kade.

On the other hand, when Tyler Wright was faced with the slightest chance of entering the realm of possibility of approaching the Cut, she was awarded for the best two foam climbs of the decade with a 7.83 and a safe berth at the expense of Tati Weston-Webb had already requalified, so she had no reason to do anything except hang her head at the final results.

Lakey Peterson had the ignoble task of dealing with relegation via the results of others. All that was holding her spot on the tour was young Sawyer Lindblad making the final, which was far from a sure thing. Until Lindblad banked a 9.4 against Tyler in their semis, finished the heat with a 16.57 total, and waltzed into the final. That was it for Peterson, relegated to the Challenger Series, and we'll See You In Ballito , Lakey.

Miggy and Sammy

The face-off between Miggy and Sammy was brutal. I was busy prepping for a surf in Indo, waxing and applying several layers of suncream to get me through a few hours of the cruel sun and watching out of the corner of my eye when Sammy was interviewed by the head-bobbing Stace and could not stop crying. He could not even talk due to all the crying. Watching it was devastating, and I turned away, thinking that Sammy was out of the game. It was the other way around. Sammy was blubbering for his bro, Miggy, who he had just amputated from the tour. Miggy is a fighter, though. See You In Ballito Miggy, you champ!

But wait, there's more. With Sammy eventually losing to John John in the quarters, he too joined the ranks of the unworthy. He will now be carpooling with his brother on the Challenger Series. See You In Ballito , Sammy and Miggy. It'll be great. For us. To watch.

The Ultimate Ambassador

We were witness to the brutalization of Sally Fitzgibbons by Sawyer Lindblad. Commentator Richie Lovett said that he felt like the event had been running for a month. To continue a theme of the time-space continuum, it feels like Sally has been competing on the pro tour for a hundred years, all of it with smiles. She has been everywhere, won everything, and fallen off tour and climbed back on tour more times than others. Sally won the ISA World Games but cruelly has not made The Cut, nor the Olympic Team. She's the ultimate ambassador for our sport, and many ill-tempered bad losers can learn so much from her grace and kindness.

What was quite wonderful was that after her heat loss and The Cut, she went to the beach and had a quick game of rock paper scissors with a local frothing young grom before handing over her coveted competitors' vest. The next in line was some other grom, pawing at her equipment, so Sally took off her leggie and gave it to him with a smile (little shit didn't even say thank you!). Then, she signed a multitude of autographs after losing and after having the guillotine fall. What a champ. See You In Ballito , Sally!

Lindblad, as mentioned, was the anchor on the sinking ship that was Lakey Peterson's dream of requalifying, so the youngster can claim Wright, Fitzgibbons and Peterson as her scalps for the event, while the Finals berth saw her evade The Cut as well. She left Western Australia with the best career result and is now safely ranked 10th.

But wait, there's more. Peterson gets the wildcard and sneaks back in. We probably won't S ee You In Ballito , then Lakey.

"It's pretty crazy," Lindblad was heard to have said afterwards, summing up much of this event.

The Challenger Series kicks off on the Gold Coast and then moves on to Sydney before Ballito, but let's never let a small thing like facts and timelines get in the way of a storyline. 

2024 WSL Challenger Series Schedule:

• Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia): April 27 - May 4, 2024
• North Narrabeen, Sydney (New South Wales, Australia): May 9 - 16, 2024
• Ballito (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa): July 1 - 8, 2024
• Huntington Beach (California, USA): August 3 - 11, 2024
• Ericeira (Portugal): September 29 - October 6, 2024
• Saquarema (Brazil): October 12 - 20, 2024

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40 Facts About Elektrostal

Written by Lanette Mayes

Modified & Updated: 02 Mar 2024

Reviewed by Jessica Corbett

Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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