Vans US Open of Surfing competitor's perspective.
Vans US Open of Surfing
2016 Vans US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, California
Contest site at Vans US Open of Surfing
Caroline Marks (USA) en route to winning the Vans US Open Women's Junior title for the second straight year.
Caroline Marks after winning the Jr Womens Final at The Vans US Open of Surfing
Alyssa Spencer (USA) after her Semifinals runner-up performance.
Leilani McGonagle (CRI) before her Semifinal heat.
Bethany Zelasko (USA) earning runner-up in her Semifinal heat and into the Finals.
Brisa Hennessy (HAW) en route to winning her Semifinal.
Brisa Hennessy (HAW) winning her Semifinal heat.
Alyssa Spencer (USA) earning runner-up in the Semifinals.
Alyssa Spencer (USA) earning runner-up behind Caroline Marks (USA) to find a place into the Finals.
Caroline Marks (USA) winning her Semifinal heat.
Caroline Marks (USA) in her Semifinal win.
Vans US Open of Surfing Men's Junior winner Luis Diaz (CNY) and Women's Junior winner Caroline Marks (USA).
Vans US Open of Surfing
Maddie Peterson (USA) before her Semifinal heat.