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The Advertiser
26-06-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil
Competition at the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold again, with conditions still not suitable for heats. After three consecutive lay days, conditions have not improved at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break, with onshore wind and waves closing out in the six-foot range on Wednesday (Thursday AEST). "We were surprised today at how strong the swell and the currents were at Praia de Itauna,'' said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "We watched a lot of the free surfs and there are definitely no opportunities to run heats. "We made a couple of calls, hoping that conditions would improve, which did not happen, so we decided to call the event off for the day. Now we're putting all our bets on a full day tomorrow." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, faces Peru's Arena Rodriguez, competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old produced the biggest shock of the event when she knocked out world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to make the quarter-finals. Two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope and fan favourite Luana Silva for a semi-finals berth. Australia's leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing will both be in action in the elimination round. Robinson takes on Indonesia's Rio Waida, while Ewing has drawn Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan is already through to the round of 16 after dominating his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition at the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold again, with conditions still not suitable for heats. After three consecutive lay days, conditions have not improved at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break, with onshore wind and waves closing out in the six-foot range on Wednesday (Thursday AEST). "We were surprised today at how strong the swell and the currents were at Praia de Itauna,'' said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "We watched a lot of the free surfs and there are definitely no opportunities to run heats. "We made a couple of calls, hoping that conditions would improve, which did not happen, so we decided to call the event off for the day. Now we're putting all our bets on a full day tomorrow." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, faces Peru's Arena Rodriguez, competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old produced the biggest shock of the event when she knocked out world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to make the quarter-finals. Two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope and fan favourite Luana Silva for a semi-finals berth. Australia's leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing will both be in action in the elimination round. Robinson takes on Indonesia's Rio Waida, while Ewing has drawn Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan is already through to the round of 16 after dominating his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition at the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold again, with conditions still not suitable for heats. After three consecutive lay days, conditions have not improved at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break, with onshore wind and waves closing out in the six-foot range on Wednesday (Thursday AEST). "We were surprised today at how strong the swell and the currents were at Praia de Itauna,'' said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "We watched a lot of the free surfs and there are definitely no opportunities to run heats. "We made a couple of calls, hoping that conditions would improve, which did not happen, so we decided to call the event off for the day. Now we're putting all our bets on a full day tomorrow." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, faces Peru's Arena Rodriguez, competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old produced the biggest shock of the event when she knocked out world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to make the quarter-finals. Two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope and fan favourite Luana Silva for a semi-finals berth. Australia's leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing will both be in action in the elimination round. Robinson takes on Indonesia's Rio Waida, while Ewing has drawn Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan is already through to the round of 16 after dominating his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition at the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold again, with conditions still not suitable for heats. After three consecutive lay days, conditions have not improved at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break, with onshore wind and waves closing out in the six-foot range on Wednesday (Thursday AEST). "We were surprised today at how strong the swell and the currents were at Praia de Itauna,'' said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "We watched a lot of the free surfs and there are definitely no opportunities to run heats. "We made a couple of calls, hoping that conditions would improve, which did not happen, so we decided to call the event off for the day. Now we're putting all our bets on a full day tomorrow." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, faces Peru's Arena Rodriguez, competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old produced the biggest shock of the event when she knocked out world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to make the quarter-finals. Two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope and fan favourite Luana Silva for a semi-finals berth. Australia's leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing will both be in action in the elimination round. Robinson takes on Indonesia's Rio Waida, while Ewing has drawn Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan is already through to the round of 16 after dominating his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz.
The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Rio Surf Pro on hold with big swell expected midweek
Competition in the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold until at least Wednesday with a big swell in the forecast. After one day of competition, surfers now have two days off with waves of up to three metres expected to arrive at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break midweek. "The surf has dropped quite considerably since yesterday, it's only two to three feet and with very slow sets," said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "Some good ones when they do come, but not consistent enough to put an important round in the water. "We know we have a big swell on the way, expecting six to 10 foot waves on Wednesday and that's when we'll have our next call." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright still flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, next faces Arena Rodriguez, who is competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old from Peru produced the biggest shock result of the event by eliminating current world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to advance to the quarter-finals. When competition resumes two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope Luana Silva for a place in the semi-finals. Australia's two leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing must contest the elimination round. Robinson will take on Indonesian star Rio Waida while Ewing has drawn exciting young Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan, competing on his first year on tour, is already safely through to the round of 16 after convincingly winning his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition in the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold until at least Wednesday with a big swell in the forecast. After one day of competition, surfers now have two days off with waves of up to three metres expected to arrive at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break midweek. "The surf has dropped quite considerably since yesterday, it's only two to three feet and with very slow sets," said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "Some good ones when they do come, but not consistent enough to put an important round in the water. "We know we have a big swell on the way, expecting six to 10 foot waves on Wednesday and that's when we'll have our next call." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright still flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, next faces Arena Rodriguez, who is competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old from Peru produced the biggest shock result of the event by eliminating current world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to advance to the quarter-finals. When competition resumes two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope Luana Silva for a place in the semi-finals. Australia's two leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing must contest the elimination round. Robinson will take on Indonesian star Rio Waida while Ewing has drawn exciting young Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan, competing on his first year on tour, is already safely through to the round of 16 after convincingly winning his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition in the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold until at least Wednesday with a big swell in the forecast. After one day of competition, surfers now have two days off with waves of up to three metres expected to arrive at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break midweek. "The surf has dropped quite considerably since yesterday, it's only two to three feet and with very slow sets," said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "Some good ones when they do come, but not consistent enough to put an important round in the water. "We know we have a big swell on the way, expecting six to 10 foot waves on Wednesday and that's when we'll have our next call." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright still flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, next faces Arena Rodriguez, who is competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old from Peru produced the biggest shock result of the event by eliminating current world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to advance to the quarter-finals. When competition resumes two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope Luana Silva for a place in the semi-finals. Australia's two leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing must contest the elimination round. Robinson will take on Indonesian star Rio Waida while Ewing has drawn exciting young Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan, competing on his first year on tour, is already safely through to the round of 16 after convincingly winning his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz. Competition in the World Surf League's Rio Pro has been put on hold until at least Wednesday with a big swell in the forecast. After one day of competition, surfers now have two days off with waves of up to three metres expected to arrive at Brazil's Praia de Itauna break midweek. "The surf has dropped quite considerably since yesterday, it's only two to three feet and with very slow sets," said WSL spokesman Renato Hickel. "Some good ones when they do come, but not consistent enough to put an important round in the water. "We know we have a big swell on the way, expecting six to 10 foot waves on Wednesday and that's when we'll have our next call." The women's draw is up to the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright still flying the Australian flag. World No.3 Picklum, who can take over the rankings lead with another heat win, next faces Arena Rodriguez, who is competing in her first Championship Tour event. The 19-year-old from Peru produced the biggest shock result of the event by eliminating current world No.1 Gabriela Bryan. Picklum is the only surfer in the world's top five to advance to the quarter-finals. When competition resumes two-time world champion Wright will take on local hope Luana Silva for a place in the semi-finals. Australia's two leading male surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing must contest the elimination round. Robinson will take on Indonesian star Rio Waida while Ewing has drawn exciting young Frenchman Marco Mignot. With two more competitions before the Finals-bound top five head to Cloudbreak in Fiji to decide the world champion, Ewing is ranked six and Robinson seven. Sydney rookie Joel Vaughan, competing on his first year on tour, is already safely through to the round of 16 after convincingly winning his heat against Japan's third-ranked Kanoa Igarashi and Brazilan Alejo Muniz.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Conditions keep Bells Beach surfing on hold again
The wait for waves continues at Bells Beach with the Rip Curl Pro remaining on hold for a third successive day. World Surf League officials delayed an initial call early on Easter Monday in the hope the swell would increase but onshore wind and inconsistent waves forced another postponement. "Once again, we have done a couple of calls this morning but have had to call the event off," said WSL deputy commissioner Renato Hickel. "We were hoping the lower tide would improve things, but we still have a small swell, and today we have onshore unfavourable winds. "The good news is that from tomorrow onwards, we have some solid swell, so we are anticipating we will get underway tomorrow with some solid surf despite some less than ideal winds." Only one heat of the men's opening round has been completed, won by in-form American Crosby Colapinto. Sydney sensation George Pittar will be the first Australian into the water when competition resumes, drawn in heat three against South African Jordy Smith and Brazil's Edgard Groggia. Veteran Smith won at the last tour stop in El Salvador earlier this month and lifted the iconic Bells Beach trophy in 2017. Australia's top-ranked male, Ethan Ewing, will begin his Victorian campaign in heat five against countryman Morgan Cibilic and Hawaii's Seth Moniz. Ewing is currently sitting second in the standings behind Brazil's Italo Ferreira. The first round of the women's event was held on Friday with Australia's two-time Bells Beach champion Tyler Wright and fellow Australians Molly Picklum, El Salvador runner-up Isabella Nichols and Sally Fitzgibbons among those to progress.
