With another warm day, plenty of sunshine and a pulsing swell bringing 2-3 foot waves to Tauranga Bay, Westport the top surfers wasted no time in stamping their authority in the lineup.
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The day started with an impressive display from sisters Anna and Sophia Brock, who went 1-2 in the opening heat. The day just rolled from there with Billy Stairmand treating those in the bay to a masterclass in heat execution.
Other standouts include Reuben Woods who surfed multiple heats with incredible flow and power and looks set to be the man on a tear at Westport. He joins Jai Earnshaw and Levi Stewart as three of the older surfers determined to hold the young guard of Caleb Cutmore, Jay Piper-Healion and many others at bay.
Here’s 40 Frames to capture the day:
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