After an epic finale to the Mandurah Pro at Avalon Point yesterday, the 2018 WA Pro Surf Series will now head South to Yallingup for the Inaugural Cape Naturaliste Pro, WSL Men's and Women's Qualifying Series (QS) 1000 event. The event window kicks off tomorrow, October 18 and runs through to this Sunday, the 21st.
The Cape Naturaliste area is filled with beauty. - WSL / Woolacotti
With an international field of over 40 Men and 16 Women, The Cape Naturaliste Pro will play a huge part in crowning the 2018 WSL Australia / Oceania regional QS Champions. All eyes will be on local duo Emma Cattlin and Duke Nagtzaam who are fresh of runner up finishes at the recent Mandurah Pro. Morgan Cibilic and Sophie Fletcher will be hoping to carry on their form after each taking out the event at Mandurah just yesterday.
It will be a hard fought battle with some of the countries and world's biggest surfing names competing including surfing star Jack Robinson, Jacob Willcox, and former Championship Tour competitor Claire Bevilacqua.
Jack Robinson will be one to watch when competition kicks off in the West. - WSL / Matt Power
The forecast for the coming days looks tough with large swells and strong onshore winds set to batter the South West of Western Australia. With this in mind, officials will convene each morning to make a decision on the best location to run that day.
The 2018 Cape Naturaliste Pro Men's and Women's QS1,000 will run from October 18 - 21.
Competitors Set Sights on Inaugural Cape Naturaliste Pro QS1,000
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After an epic finale to the Mandurah Pro at Avalon Point yesterday, the 2018 WA Pro Surf Series will now head South to Yallingup for the Inaugural Cape Naturaliste Pro, WSL Men's and Women's Qualifying Series (QS) 1000 event. The event window kicks off tomorrow, October 18 and runs through to this Sunday, the 21st.
With an international field of over 40 Men and 16 Women, The Cape Naturaliste Pro will play a huge part in crowning the 2018 WSL Australia / Oceania regional QS Champions. All eyes will be on local duo Emma Cattlin and Duke Nagtzaam who are fresh of runner up finishes at the recent Mandurah Pro. Morgan Cibilic and Sophie Fletcher will be hoping to carry on their form after each taking out the event at Mandurah just yesterday.
It will be a hard fought battle with some of the countries and world's biggest surfing names competing including surfing star Jack Robinson, Jacob Willcox, and former Championship Tour competitor Claire Bevilacqua.
The forecast for the coming days looks tough with large swells and strong onshore winds set to batter the South West of Western Australia. With this in mind, officials will convene each morning to make a decision on the best location to run that day.
The 2018 Cape Naturaliste Pro Men's and Women's QS1,000 will run from October 18 - 21.
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Liam O'Brien and Alyssa Lock for the win.
The Gold Coast Duo take out the inaugural Cape Naturaliste Pro.
Cape Naturaliste Pro has only eight men and four women remaining in contention for inaugural event title.
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Victory at sea conditions suit the local contingent on the opening day at Yallingup Main Break.
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