The seventh edition of the QS10,000 SATA Azores Pro is set to host the world's best QS Top100 surfers in the iconic Atlantic archipelago from September 22-27, 2015. Part of an elite 9-event QS10,000 leg worldwide, the event will once again play a major role in the qualification races of surfers looking to book a ticket for the coveted Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour.
"I'm very glad to organize once again the Sata Azores Pro," Rodrigo Heredia, event organizer stated. "With all the effort and the major support of the Azores Government, we can once again have a QS10.000 in Azores with the best surfers in the world, surfing a back to back QS10.000 in Portugal, Azores and main land."
Ricardo Christie locks into a perfect barrel. - WSL / Damien Poullenot
Often blessed with beautiful conditions, Santa Barbara has seen its fair share of flawless surf and the punchy, round lefts and rights are the perfect canvas for high-performance surfing. Last year's winner Jesse Mendes (BRA) 22, proved consistent both in the clean barrels of the first two days of competition and on the playful peaks when big progressive manoeuvers were rewarded.
"The SATA Azores Pro has established itself on the international WSL Qualifying Series calendar and will once again unite an incredible field of international surfers," Rob Gunning, WSL European Tour Manager said. "Entering the final stage of the season, this event will be crucial for the athletes qualification hopes and with the excellent wave quality, weather and fans on the beach we are looking at yet another fantastic SATA Azores Pro."
For the third consecutive year, the Portuguese Waves Series - Cascais Trophy will consist of the SATA Azores Pro, the Cascais Billabong Pro and the Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, and reward the most consistent surfer in Portuguese waters. Past winners of the series include Australian powerhouse Adam Melling who made the finals in Azores in 2013, and South Africa's Jordy Smith who claimed his title with a runner-up finish in Peniche last year.
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Jesse Mendes (BRA), winner of the 2014 SATA Azores Pro by Sumol.
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Line up
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Jesse Mendes (BRA)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Italo Ferreira (BRA)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Jeremy Flores (FRA)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Joan Duru (FRA)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
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Jeremy Flores (FRA)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
World's Best QS Contenders Welcomed Back to Dreamy Azores
WSL
The seventh edition of the QS10,000 SATA Azores Pro is set to host the world's best QS Top100 surfers in the iconic Atlantic archipelago from September 22-27, 2015. Part of an elite 9-event QS10,000 leg worldwide, the event will once again play a major role in the qualification races of surfers looking to book a ticket for the coveted Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour.
"I'm very glad to organize once again the Sata Azores Pro," Rodrigo Heredia, event organizer stated. "With all the effort and the major support of the Azores Government, we can once again have a QS10.000 in Azores with the best surfers in the world, surfing a back to back QS10.000 in Portugal, Azores and main land."
Often blessed with beautiful conditions, Santa Barbara has seen its fair share of flawless surf and the punchy, round lefts and rights are the perfect canvas for high-performance surfing. Last year's winner Jesse Mendes (BRA) 22, proved consistent both in the clean barrels of the first two days of competition and on the playful peaks when big progressive manoeuvers were rewarded.
"The SATA Azores Pro has established itself on the international WSL Qualifying Series calendar and will once again unite an incredible field of international surfers," Rob Gunning, WSL European Tour Manager said. "Entering the final stage of the season, this event will be crucial for the athletes qualification hopes and with the excellent wave quality, weather and fans on the beach we are looking at yet another fantastic SATA Azores Pro."
For the third consecutive year, the Portuguese Waves Series - Cascais Trophy will consist of the SATA Azores Pro, the Cascais Billabong Pro and the Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, and reward the most consistent surfer in Portuguese waters. Past winners of the series include Australian powerhouse Adam Melling who made the finals in Azores in 2013, and South Africa's Jordy Smith who claimed his title with a runner-up finish in Peniche last year.
Jesse Mendes
Epic Conditions and Massive Performances on Finals Day
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SATA Azores Pro
Past editions of the SATA Azores Pro have seen their share of epic conditions.
Kolohe Andino advances to Round 4 of Moche Rip Curl Pro and solidifies victory as Portuguese Wave Series champ.
The Aussie gets closer to making the 2016 Tour after dominating a talented field in solid conditions.
The Australian claims his first QS10,000 win in Azores on an exciting final day of action.
Surfers light up two-to-three foot waves on the third day of competition in Azores to whittle the field down to just 16.