Despite placing third in his opening round heat, Australian Owen Wright appeared to be fired up to be back in a jersey. Check out his wave-by-wave heat recap. -- @owright: Best feeling ever to walk out for the 1st @wsl event of the year #wright3 #itson #surfingiseverything @ripcurl_aus @corey_wilson
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No longer a rookie, Johanne Defay (FRA) has the ability to manage the stress of competing at the elite level. Case in point...she appears to be sleeping with ease. -- @johannedefay: J aime les lumieres du couchã du soleil! // love sunset lights! #Layday #SnapperRocks #RoxyPro #WSL @wsl
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Mick Fanning (AUS) proved yet again that he's a standup guy, using his lay day to give back to the local community and teach kids with cystic fibrosis how to surf. -- @mfanno: Was a great arvo surfing with young Rachel at the @mauliolafoundation event!! Thanks for making me smile little miss and was amazing watching you improve on every wave!! Also thanks @nathanhedgehog @surfermags and Hans for inviting me down! @andrewshield
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Silvana Lima (BRA) came back in a big way during her Round 1 heat, taking down reigning World Champ Stephanie Gilmore (AUS). In the Gold Coast's first expression session she put her opponents on notice, showcasing an impressive air game. -- @silvanalimasurf: Hoje foi lay day, dia de Expression Session. //// Lay Day Expression Session Foto: @airesnicolayphotographer #silvanaback
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Rumors are flying as to how and why surfers selected their new jersey numbers for 2015. South African Jordy Smith, who ripped his way through Round 1, put the guesses to bed on Instagram. -- @jordysmith88: Pretty happy about the history of my number... First of all I chose the number 23 because of Michael Jordan. When I was young I always wanted to be great at a sport and I shared the same with names with him, only mine is Jordan Michael. To add to it my house number for 23 years was number 23... Kinda weird.. My parents did not plan this I swear 😜 When I was around 3 or 4 my parents got me into soccer and I grew to really love it. I still enjoy playing the odd game with friends when I get a chance! Because of this I grew up watching David Beckham, one of the worlds best and most iconic
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Lee-Ann Curren (FRA), daughter of 3-time World Champ Tom Curren (USA), was on hand to support the Roxy Pro. She got her Om on with WSL commentator Rosy Hodge. Could Hodge be using yoga to channel results for her Fantasy Surfing picks? -- @lacurren: Everyone was done but me and @rosyhodge were stuck in the spirit world - next @ROXY free yoga session will be on Wednesday 8am at the contest site. #RoxyReady #RoxyFitness
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Is this the foamie ride of a future professional surfer? Glenn Hall (IRL) spent his lay day passing along the stoke of surfing to his child. -- @glenhall81: Lay day with the family. So much fun!
Judging by the reception Brazilian World Champ Gabriel Medina received on the beach after his Round 1 heat, he needs to do little more in the water to earn fans' devotion. Still, he melted hearts when he posted a happy birthday pic for his cousin. -- @gabrielmedina: Feliz aniversario Valele! Te amo #Valentina #Priminha #2
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Tour rookie Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) missed the direct advance to Round 3 at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast by a mere .14 points, after Carissa Moore (HAW) nabbed a score in the last 20 seconds of the heat. A cuddly new friend helped her keep her spirits up -- which she hardly needed, after beating Bianca Buitendag the very next day. -- @tatiwest: the best day ever... I'm your biggest fan mr.koala
Judging by the reception Brazilian World Champ Gabriel Medina received on the beach after his Round 1 heat, he needs to do little more in the water to earn fans' devotion. Still, he melted hearts when he posted a happy birthday pic for his cousin. -- @gabrielmedina: Feliz aniversario Valele! Te amo #Valentina #Priminha #2
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Despite placing third in his opening round heat, Australian Owen Wright appeared to be fired up to be back in a jersey. Check out his wave-by-wave heat recap. -- @owright: Best feeling ever to walk out for the 1st @wsl event of the year #wright3 #itson #surfingiseverything @ripcurl_aus @corey_wilson
No longer a rookie, Johanne Defay (FRA) has the ability to manage the stress of competing at the elite level. Case in point...she appears to be sleeping with ease. -- @johannedefay: J aime les lumieres du couchã du soleil! // love sunset lights! #Layday #SnapperRocks #RoxyPro #WSL @wsl
Mick Fanning (AUS) proved yet again that he's a standup guy, using his lay day to give back to the local community and teach kids with cystic fibrosis how to surf. -- @mfanno: Was a great arvo surfing with young Rachel at the @mauliolafoundation event!! Thanks for making me smile little miss and was amazing watching you improve on every wave!! Also thanks @nathanhedgehog @surfermags and Hans for inviting me down! @andrewshield
Silvana Lima (BRA) came back in a big way during her Round 1 heat, taking down reigning World Champ Stephanie Gilmore (AUS). In the Gold Coast's first expression session she put her opponents on notice, showcasing an impressive air game. -- @silvanalimasurf: Hoje foi lay day, dia de Expression Session. //// Lay Day Expression Session Foto: @airesnicolayphotographer #silvanaback
Rumors are flying as to how and why surfers selected their new jersey numbers for 2015. South African Jordy Smith, who ripped his way through Round 1, put the guesses to bed on Instagram. -- @jordysmith88: Pretty happy about the history of my number... First of all I chose the number 23 because of Michael Jordan. When I was young I always wanted to be great at a sport and I shared the same with names with him, only mine is Jordan Michael. To add to it my house number for 23 years was number 23... Kinda weird.. My parents did not plan this I swear 😜 When I was around 3 or 4 my parents got me into soccer and I grew to really love it. I still enjoy playing the odd game with friends when I get a chance! Because of this I grew up watching David Beckham, one of the worlds best and most iconic
Lee-Ann Curren (FRA), daughter of 3-time World Champ Tom Curren (USA), was on hand to support the Roxy Pro. She got her Om on with WSL commentator Rosy Hodge. Could Hodge be using yoga to channel results for her Fantasy Surfing picks? -- @lacurren: Everyone was done but me and @rosyhodge were stuck in the spirit world - next @ROXY free yoga session will be on Wednesday 8am at the contest site. #RoxyReady #RoxyFitness
Is this the foamie ride of a future professional surfer? Glenn Hall (IRL) spent his lay day passing along the stoke of surfing to his child. -- @glenhall81: Lay day with the family. So much fun!
Having a support system over the long Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour season is important. Though they're opponents in the water, Hawaiians Alessa Quizon and Carissa Moore enjoy each other's company outside the jersey. -- @alessaquizon: Wit da homies @rissmoore10 @badboyryry @emgoo
Judging by the reception Brazilian World Champ Gabriel Medina received on the beach after his Round 1 heat, he needs to do little more in the water to earn fans' devotion. Still, he melted hearts when he posted a happy birthday pic for his cousin. -- @gabrielmedina: Feliz aniversario Valele! Te amo #Valentina #Priminha #2
Tour rookie Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) missed the direct advance to Round 3 at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast by a mere .14 points, after Carissa Moore (HAW) nabbed a score in the last 20 seconds of the heat. A cuddly new friend helped her keep her spirits up -- which she hardly needed, after beating Bianca Buitendag the very next day. -- @tatiwest: the best day ever... I'm your biggest fan mr.koala
BONUS: Hawaiian John John Florence earned a little rest and relaxation with his Round 1 performance, which included the season's first nine point ride. Here he is visiting a friend at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. (His friend is the one in gray with hair around the ears.) -- @john_john_florence: Don't mess with us #selfie
Judging by the reception Brazilian World Champ Gabriel Medina received on the beach after his Round 1 heat, he needs to do little more in the water to earn fans' devotion. Still, he melted hearts when he posted a happy birthday pic for his cousin. -- @gabrielmedina: Feliz aniversario Valele! Te amo #Valentina #Priminha #2