Despite a small increase in swell at the jetty of Biologia at Playa Grande, event organizers were forced to call a third consecutive lay day at the 2019 Rip Curl Pro Argentina. The Men's QS 1500 and the Women's QS 1000 have gathered together 81 surfers from eight countries to compete at the only World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event held in Argentina this year.
Julia Duarte - WSL / Pedro Monteiro
Should the contest director opt to begin with the Women's QS 1000, the current two-time WSL South America Champion, Dominic Barona (ECU) will hit the water in the first heat of the day. She will face up against local surfer Catalina Mercere (ARG) and the young Brazilian Julia Duarte (BRA).
Gabriel André (BRA) - WSL / Laurent Masurel
On the other hand, should the event begin with the Men's QS 1500, Thiago Camarão (BRA) will seek to become the first two-time event winner at the Rip Curl Pro Argentina. Camarão will be matched up against his fellow countrymen Alex Soares (BRA) and Gabriel André (BRA).
Rip Curl Pro Argentina Set to Begin Friday
Gabriel Gontijo
Despite a small increase in swell at the jetty of Biologia at Playa Grande, event organizers were forced to call a third consecutive lay day at the 2019 Rip Curl Pro Argentina. The Men's QS 1500 and the Women's QS 1000 have gathered together 81 surfers from eight countries to compete at the only World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event held in Argentina this year.
Should the contest director opt to begin with the Women's QS 1000, the current two-time WSL South America Champion, Dominic Barona (ECU) will hit the water in the first heat of the day. She will face up against local surfer Catalina Mercere (ARG) and the young Brazilian Julia Duarte (BRA).
On the other hand, should the event begin with the Men's QS 1500, Thiago Camarão (BRA) will seek to become the first two-time event winner at the Rip Curl Pro Argentina. Camarão will be matched up against his fellow countrymen Alex Soares (BRA) and Gabriel André (BRA).
Rip Curl Pro Argentina
Navarro defeated Lucas Vicente (BRA) in the QS 1500 while Rosas beat Lorena Fica (CHL) at the QS 1000 in Mar del Plata.
Finals day action from the Rip Curl Pro Playa Grande, Argentina.
Lucas Vicente que assumiu a liderança no ranking sul-americano da WSL South America.
Brasil festejó en Biología con la victoria de Matheus Navarro y Perú gritó bien fuerte de la mano de Daniela Rosas.
The Men's QS 1500 and Women's QS 1000 creep towards Finals Day in Mar del Plata.
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