A dream day at the famed Sunset Beach provided fireworks from the world’s best women who rose to the occasion on heavy sections and pushed the envelope heading into Finals Day. Near-perfection from an in-form Bettylou Sakura Johnson pushed her toward the Quarterfinals alongside current World No. 1 Caitlin Simmers and No. 2 Molly Picklum, pushing the rankings pace. They also have former event winner Brisa Hennessy, reigning World Champ Caroline Marks, and proven CT elite Lakey Peterson and Johanne Defay, plus emerging CT returner Isabella Nichos ready to keep them honest in Quarterfinal showdowns.
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- SurfGirl New Issue – Out SoonThe latest issue of the magazine is out in a couple of weeks time on 23rd October, here’s what’s in it.
- SurfGirl Issue 81 Launch Party!2024 has been the most challenging year since we launched back in 2002. That’s why, with our October issue, we felt it was time to celebrate with a party focussing on 'Women in Surfing'.
- WSL Announces 2025 CT ScheduleAbu Dhabi Added, Snapper Rocks, Lower Trestles, and Jeffreys Bay return to the CT in 2025.
- New Film: Maya and the WaveMaya Gabeira and her story of near drowning at Nazare and then a comeback to becoming the first female surfer honoured with a Guinness World Record.
- Rip Curl GromSearch Online Has BegunOne boy’s and one girl’s video will be selected, and the winners will earn a spot in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. Steph Gilmore is one of the judges.