Round one of the Rip Curl GromSearch International final completed

 
Round one of the Rip Curl GromSearch International final completed and quarter finals decided at Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Indonesia. - May 7-10, 2014. 

May 8, 2014 , Lakey Peak, Dompu Sumbawa ;

An increase in swell allowed round one of the Rip Curl GromSearch International final to run in pristine head high surf at Lakey Peak, Indonesia today. Both boys and girls divisions were completed with a progressive display of surfing to decide the quarter finals.

The standouts from the Expression Session yesterday were again the top performers in round one with Tim Brisso (FRA, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean) confirming his talent, receiving the highest score in the boys division and securing the top seed for tomorrow. He attacked the waves with raw power and displayed a variety of turns that demanded high scores “It was so fun out there, I can’t believe we get to surf these waves in a heat at pumping Lakey’s, I just can’t wait to do it all again in the 2 man quarter finals tomorrow”.

Pat Curren mixed his trademark flow with multiple maneuvers on the same wave to ensure high scores and secure the number two seed position. “This is one of the most perfect A-Frame waves on the planet, it was good to get off to a good start today and tomorrow is going to be special if this swell keeps getting bigger”.

Brissa Hennessy (USA/Hawaii) showed she is in spectacular form locking in number one seed position for the girl’s action tomorrow. “I’m so happy to be here, all the girls are ripping and I can’t wait to surf again with only one other surfer in the quarters”.

Isabelle Nichols (AUS) showed her class today with power and consistency pushing her into the number two seed position “I’m really happy to get a good heat under my belt and to be surfing such amazing waves against the best 16 and under girls from around the world”.

The surfer’s two highest scoring waves were combined from Round One to determine their total and decide the seeding position for the quarter finals.

Boys Seeding from Round 1                Girls Seeding from Round 1.

1. Tim Bisso (FRA)        - 16.63 pts.                1. Brisa Hennessy        (USA) – 17.23 pts.

2. Pat Curren (USA) – 14.87 pts.                   2. Isabelle Nichols (AUS) – 14.73 pts.

3. Jackson Giles (AUS) –        14.43 pts.         3. Hayana Iguchi (IDN) – 10.97 pts.

4. Jacob Willcox (AUS) – 13.73 pts.        4. Jasmine Smith (NZL) – 10,60 pts.

5. Andre Anwar (IDN) – 12.17 pts.        5. Kayane Reis (BRA) – 10.33 pts.

6. Raju Sena (IDN) – 11.52 pts.                6. Pua Johnson (IDN) – 9.40 pts.

7. Daniel Far (NZL) – 7.63 pts.                7. Tessa Thyssen (FRA) – 8.93 pts.

8. Gustavo Ramos (BRA) – 7.37 pts.         8. Cinta Hansel (IDN) – 7.87 pts.

Round two of completion is expected to resume tomorrow with the swell continuing to increase over the next two days of the waiting period.

Boys Quarter Finals:

Heat 1. Tim Bisso (FRA) VS Gustavo Ramos (BRA)

Heat 2. Jacob Willcox (AUS) VS Andre Anwar (IDN)

Heat 3. Pat Curren (USA) VS Daniel Far (NZL)

Heat 4. Jackson Giles (AUS) VS Raju Sena (IDN)

Girls Quarter Finals:

Heat 1. Brisa Hennessy (USA/HAW) VS Cinta Hansei (IDN)

Heat 2. Jasmine Smith (NZL) VS Kayane Reis (BRA)

Heat 3. Isabella Nichols (AUS) VS Tessa Thyssen (FRA)

Heat 4. Hayana Iguchi (IDN) VS Pua Johnson (IDN)

The 10th Rip Curl GromSearch International Final runs May 7 to May 10, 2014.

More news, images and information available at www.ripcurl.com

The Rip Curl GromSearch International final is supported by Bapak Bupati Kabupaten DOMPU (Lakey DOMPU Government).

POSCA is a major partner of the event with further support from the Asian Surfing Championships (ASC) and Lakey Peak Boardriders

History - Rip Curl GromSearch International Champions.

2013 – Leonardo Fioravanti (ITL) & Tatiana Wetson-webb (HAW)

2012 – Dylan Lightfoot (ZAF) & Tatiana Wetson-webb (HAW)

2011 – Mitch Parkinson (AUS) & Nikki Van Dijk (AUS)

2010 – Gabriel Medina (BRA) & Bianca Buitendag (ZAF)

2009 – Thomas Woods (AUS) & Nikki Van Dijk (AUS)

2008 – Dale Staples (ZAF) & Malia Manuel (HAW)

2007 – Tyler Newton (HAW) & Tyler Wright (AUS)

2006 – Owen Wright (AUS) & Alana Blanchard (HAW)

2005 – Mason Ho (HAW) & Nikita Robb (ZAF)

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |All the competitors are treated to a VIP experience with a morning boat ride out to the event tower. 
Oney Anwar throws a shaka before taking over his announcer role. . | Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 


 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | Another gorgeous morning at Lakey Peak. Can you say the competitors were frothing? 
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | Brazilian Gustavo Ramos unfortunately received an interference, but punted big on the lefts nonetheless.   
| Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | Andre Anwar throws his fins on 90% of the maneuvers he attempts. 
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |Jacob Willcox took control of his first heat, but ended up with the 4^th highest score of the round, 
which gave him the #4 seed headed into the quarters. | Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |The boys unfortunately caught out of position as the new swell continued to fill in. 
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |New Zealand’s, Daniel Farr, busting his fins loose on the backhand.   
| Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |Today’s standout Tim Bisso continued his annihilation at Lakey Peak, 
throws a casual peace sign before his round 1 bout. .| Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |Talk about style; Pat Curren and his swooping cutty. | - Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | Bali’s, Raju Sena, speeding down the line.   
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | The girls opening round was dominated by USA/Hawaiian, Brisa Hennessy.  | 
Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |: Isabella Nichols finished the day with the 2^nd seed after posting some very large numbers. 
| Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |Jasmine Smith representing New Zealand, punching her board up through the lip. 
| Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 | Bali’s, Pua Johnson,  tucking in for a little tube. - Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo   

 
Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 |GromSearch competitors and families, eyes focused on the action. 
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 - RCGS Int. final’s youngest competitor (12 years old), Cinta Hansel, eying up the section.   
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Lakey Peak, Dompu, Sumbawa Island - May 8 - Brazilian, Kayane Reis, performs a huge swooping backside cutty.   
Photo Credit : @Mick_curley_photo 

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