The Gold Coast switched on just after the Australian leg was switched off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and while we didn't get to see the word's best in jerseys, an all-start cast of visiting pros and local standouts was still on hand to make the most of the swells.
Now, Red Bull has dropped a gold-plated highlight package which captures the best bits from a recent run of swell that lit up the Gold Coast's premier breaks.
We get to see the usual cast of characters ripping at Snapper and some of the nearby beach breaks, but of note is a back-in-form Mikey Wright, some monster airs from Reef Heazlewood and Mick Fanning styling after a return from a knee injury.
The Goldie's Best Waves Turn On For An All-Star Cast
Ben Collins
The Gold Coast switched on just after the Australian leg was switched off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and while we didn't get to see the word's best in jerseys, an all-start cast of visiting pros and local standouts was still on hand to make the most of the swells.
Now, Red Bull has dropped a gold-plated highlight package which captures the best bits from a recent run of swell that lit up the Gold Coast's premier breaks.
We get to see the usual cast of characters ripping at Snapper and some of the nearby beach breaks, but of note is a back-in-form Mikey Wright, some monster airs from Reef Heazlewood and Mick Fanning styling after a return from a knee injury.
Griffin Colapinto
A 14.87 heat total was more than enough to send the 2022 event victor Griffin Colapinto in the Round of 32 over fellow San Clemente
Featuring John John Florence, Yago Dora, Griffin Colapinto, Leonardo Fioravanti, Carissa Moore, and Filipe Toledo.
Featuring Italo Ferreira, Griffin Colapinto, Jack Robinson, Marco Mignot, Yago Dora, and Ethan Ewing.
The former two-time, and defending event victor, Griffin Colapinto, picked up right where he left off with an excellent 8.00. Colapinto and
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Lily Heny and Ben Esterhuyse Finish Runners-Up
An 8.67 and 15.17 for Lucca Mesinas sent him surging into Finals Day to defend his event title.
A powerful forehand attack from former CTer Kade Matson earned an excellent 8.67 and a big heat win to send him into the Quarterfinals.
One of the heats of the event unfolded with Kolohe Andino and Luke Guinaldo advancing past Michael Dunphy and 2023 WSL World Junior Champ.