Tis the season of scoring on one of Hawaii's most iconic stretches of sand and the Sunset Open was on the receiving end of yet another big pulse from the North Pacific. For those in attendance, two back-to-back days of competition were on hand with Sunset delivering some all-time conditions to crown this year's event champ. Competitors stepped up -- particularly the victor Cody Young.
But we'll let photographer Mike Chlala's work do the talking.
Sunset Beach going next level to give QS competitors something to relish in for the rest of 2019. - WSL / Mike Chlala
From unridden monsters (above), to the likes of Jack Robinson (below) pulling into caverns, Sunset provided a spectacle for two full days of competition.
Jack Robinson's near-perfect heat in Round 4 summed up in a photo. - WSL / Mike Chlala
Dusty Payne - WSL / Mike Chlala
Dusty Payne found the first near-perfect ride once swell began showing its teeth, but he wouldn't be the last.
Billy Kemper - WSL / Mike Chlala
Defending Sunset Open champ Billy Kemper made a great run toward defending that title, but fell just short with a third place finish.
Cleanup sets were more than common. - WSL / Mike Chlala
In the end, it was Cody Young who stunned his fellow competitors with a remarkable Final performance that had all but Robinson in a combination situation by the final horn.
Cody Young - WSL / Mike Chlala
The 19-year-old's maiden hoist up the beach won't soon be forgotten. - WSL / Mike Chlala
Gallery: The Sunset Open
Andrew Nichols
Tis the season of scoring on one of Hawaii's most iconic stretches of sand and the Sunset Open was on the receiving end of yet another big pulse from the North Pacific. For those in attendance, two back-to-back days of competition were on hand with Sunset delivering some all-time conditions to crown this year's event champ. Competitors stepped up -- particularly the victor Cody Young.
But we'll let photographer Mike Chlala's work do the talking.
From unridden monsters (above), to the likes of Jack Robinson (below) pulling into caverns, Sunset provided a spectacle for two full days of competition.
Dusty Payne found the first near-perfect ride once swell began showing its teeth, but he wouldn't be the last.
Defending Sunset Open champ Billy Kemper made a great run toward defending that title, but fell just short with a third place finish.
In the end, it was Cody Young who stunned his fellow competitors with a remarkable Final performance that had all but Robinson in a combination situation by the final horn.
Sunset Open
Delve into all the action from both the Sunset Open QS 1,000 and Pro Junior.
The 19-year-old overcame three former Sunset victors in dominant fashion to earn his first-ever QS title.
The iconic North Shore wave showed its teeth and competitors rose to the challenge in immaculate form.
The first stages of this year's Sunset Open are off and running with building swell that looks like a precursor to classic conditions.
Defending event champion Billy Kemper and regional standouts looking to hunt down Sunset Open QS 1,000, Pro Junior titles.
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