After an early morning drive and shorter than normal hike down to trestles I found my self in the water with some of the best surfers in the world. I was so stoked for this moment to become a reality after having dreamed of it for so many years. Although the waves could've been a little bigger/steeper it was still fun to be out there in the morning light watching the pros warmup before their heats.

here a grom takes some last minute notes

This guy is gonna be good

Parko

John John

no cigar

Julian Wilson

Kolohe Andinos morning bottom turn

the Octocopter was there to catch all the action

The pilots quadruple checked everything before each flight, i dont blame em

Parko takes a moment before entering the Final heat against Kelly

The King

Kelly most likely thinking, "how should I win it this time"