Photos of 2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic

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2015 Coldwater Classic champion Rafael Teixeira (BRA) hoists his well-earned check. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Rafael Teixeira (BRA) is the 2015 Coldwater Classic champion. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Runner-up Derek Peters (USA) ripping Steamer Lane in the Final. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Santa Cruz local, Randy "The Kid" Bonds charging a dumping Steamer Lane right en route to earning third place. WSL/ Prefontaine

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2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic third place finisher Randy Bonds (USA) paddling out. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Chris Waring (USA) placed fourth at the 2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Spectators are offered a front row seat to all the action as the surfers enter an arena-like atmosphere among the cliffs of Steamer Lane. WSL/ Prefontaine

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The North American Regional Championship was also on the line at the O'Neill Coldwater Classic with four surfers in contention. 2015 Coldwater Classic and North American Regional Championship runner-up Derek Peters (USA) . WSL/ Prefontaine

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Making a Semifinal appearance, Kilian Garland (USA) was in the running for the North American Regional Championship but needed a win - finishing at the no.5 spot on the rankings. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Day 2 standout Keoni Yan (HAW) finished with a Semifinal appearance at the O'Neill Coldwater Classic. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Brogie Panesi (USA) had a dream run at the 2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic, earning a Semifinal appearance the age of 19. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Jake Davis (USA) was in the running for the North American Regional Championships, needing a win at the 2015 Coldwater Classic but was eliminated in the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Jake Davis (USA) finished no.7 on the 2015 North American Regional Rankings. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Taking to the air, defending champion Nate Yeomans (USA) tried everything to repeat but ended with a Quarterfinal result. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Posting a 9.00 in Round 3, Jake Halstead (USA) was in form but was eliminated in the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Quarterfinalist Tim Reyes (USA) gauging a Steamer Lane beauty. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Tim Reyes (USA) was all smiles throughout the 2015 Coldwater Classic, earning a Quarterfinals appearance. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Day 2 kicked things off in similar, fun conditions at Steamer Lane in front of a growing crowd who lined the cliff's edge to witness all the 2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic action. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Event Wild Card Shaun Burns (USA) used his local knowledge to post the highest heat total on Day 2 at the O'Neill Coldwater Classic, earning a 15.34. Image: Prefontaine / O'Neill

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Making his last competition of the year count, Josh Benjoya (USA) lit up the infamous Steamer Lane wall with Day 2's highest single-wave score, 8.77, winning his heat. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Another local who thrived in front of the home crowd, Randy Bonds (USA) found an extra gear and won his heat - advancing into Round 3 alongside fellow Santa Cruz rippers Shaun Burns (USA) and Bud Freitas (USA). WSL/ Prefontaine

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In his first appearance at Steamer Lane, Hawaiian Keoni Yan (HAW) appeared to be well informed of the wave - drawing local knowledge from Kyle Theirmann and Skindog, Yan was able to claim a Round 2 victory. WSL/ Prefontaine

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A Steamer Lane veteran, Bud Frietas (USA), knows that any good top turn starts with a power driven bottom turn. Winning four heats on opening day and his Round 2 heat the following day, Freitas is charging into Round 3 as a local favorite with his stylish power. WSL/ Prefontaine

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The surf enthusiasts from all around the area make their presence known at the infamous Steamer Lane. Santa Cruz have their roots deep in the surfing community as a staple of high-performance surfing. WSL/ Prefontaine

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In the hunt for claiming a North American Championship, Cory Arrambide (USA), alongside four other contenders still remaining, won his heat and continues that pursuit into Round 3. WSL/ Prefontaine

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This beautiful, historic break plays host to the longest running event in Northern California beginning back in 1987. With past winners including legends like Martin Potter (AUS) and Tom Curren (USA), modern day rippers Joel Parkinson (AUS) and Miguel Pupo (BRA), this break has been the stage for prime competition - especially for local winners Peter Mel (USA) and Nat Young (USA). WSL/ Prefontaine

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After ripping through a Round 1 heat win, Miles Clanton (USA) couldn't quite find what was needed against the heavy hitters and bowed out in Round 2. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Advancing behind Hawaiian powerhouse Dylan Goodale (HAW), Kairi Noro (JPN) rose to the occasion and found himself into Round 3 with aggressive attacks off the top. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Taking down Round 1 in defiant fashion, earning the opening day's highest single-wave score, 9.53, and heat total, 16.20, Tonino Benson (HAW) should not be taken lightly at the 2015 O'Neill Coldwater Classic. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Falling just short of Tonino Benson (HAW), Micky Clarke (USA) bashed a Steamer Lane dream wall for an 8.67 and advanced into Round 2. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Ripping through the Local Trials, Bud Freitas (USA) proved himself worthy of representing Santa Cruz by winning the two preliminary heats and advanced into Round 2 of the main event. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Albee Layer (HAW) is known for his electrifying free surfing. However, he can shock some people in a jersey as well - winning his Round 1 heat. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Graduating from Santa Cruz High School, 41-year-old Jason "Ratboy" Collins (USA) has surfed his fair share of Steamer Lane in the past. Collins used that experience to his advantage and won his Round 1 heat. WSL/ Prefontaine

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When Jason "Ratboy" Collins (USA) turned 21, Andrew Jacobson (USA) was born. Now he is ripping alongside the Santa Cruz elder and doing it in stylish fashion - earning a Round 1 victory. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Despite his vertical backside manuevers, Jake Kelley (USA) couldn't find the best waves to unload on and was eliminated in Round 1. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Advancing onto Round 2, Remy Juboori (USA) lit up Steamer Lane on his forehand attack behind Andrew Jacobson (USA) in Round 1, Heat 14. WSL/ Prefontaine

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Advancing behind an inform Victor Done (USA), Quinn McCrystal (USA) looked crisp on his exchanges and should not be taken lightly in Round 2. WSL/ Prefontaine

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2015 O'neill Coldwater Classic Set to Run October 16-18 at Steamer Lane

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Fun conditions for competitors at the O'neill Coldwater Classic at Steamer Lane. p: Marc Prefontaine / O'neill