PhotosTodos Santos Challenge

Photos of 2015 Todos Santos Challenge

  • Todos Santos Finalists
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    The finalists of the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Tashnick, Long, Burle
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Sharing is caring on the Big Wave Tour...sometimes. Anthony Tashnick, Greg Long and Carlos Burle. Photo: Hallman
  • Anthony Tashnick
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Anthony Tashnick makes a daring attempt during the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Makuakai Rothman
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Reigning Big Wave World Champ Makuakai Rothman made it to the Semifinals, but was eliminated. Photo: Rowland
  • Coco Nogales
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Coco Nogales on a beauty during Round 1. Nogales, however, couldn't find a score to backup his best wave and was eliminated. Photo: Hallman
  • Jamie Mitchell
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Jamie Mitchell finds a clean shoulder at Todos Santos. Photo: Hallman
  • Greg Long
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Greg Long and a clear display of bravado. Photo: Hallman
  • Greg Long
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Greg Long has been coming to Todos Santos for over 15 years and his comfort was apparent with his runner-up finish. Photo: Hallman
  • Nic Lamb
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Nic Lamb's style throughout the day made the harrowing conditions look easy. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr on a bomb during the Semifinals. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr doing his best to avoid interaction with the lip at Todos Santos. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr demonstrating his talent beyond the Championship Tour. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Todos Santos winner Josh Kerr took home US$18,750 in prize money and a TAG Heuer Aquaracer watch.
  • Damien Hobgood
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Damien Hobgood, low and in control, during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Mark Healey
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Mark Healey heads down the face in vertical fashion. Photo: Rowland
  • Todos Santos, Wave
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Alas, some must go unridden. Todos Santos, Mexico. Photo: Hallman
  • Brothers Greg Long and Rusty Long
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Brothers Greg and Rusty Long competed against each other in the Final.
  • Derek Dunfee
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Derek Dunfee about to take a trip through the washing machine. Photo: Hallman
  • Trevor Carlson
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Trevor Carlson makes as the drop, or as some say, a leap of faith. Photo: Hallman
  • Carlos Burle
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Carlos Burle picks a line and sticks with it at the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Isla Todos Santos
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    The flotilla enjoyed the rugged Mexican wilderness.
  • Semifinalist Dane Gudauskas
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Dane Gudauskas joined the Long brothers and Nathan Fletcher to represent the San Clemente clan of Todos Santos regulars. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr and Carlos Burle drop in
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Kerr and Burle surfed against each other three times at the Todos Santos Challenge, with Kerr getting the edge in two of them. Photo: Rowland
  • Todos Beauty
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    The surfing has advanced, but the stunning view from the the island hasn't changed. Photo: Rowland
  • Damien Hobgood's high line
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Damien Hobgood's backside performance impressed all in attendance. Photo: Rowland
  • Damien Hobgood leans in
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Damien Hobgood surfed his way to a fourth place finish at the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr all smiles
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Kerr after winning for the first time in five years. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr, Carlos Burle and Nic Lamb
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr, Carlos Burle and Nic Lamb take the drop at Todos Santos during the Final.
  • Nic Vaughan (USA)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Nic Vaughan didn't make it past Round 1 at the Todos Santos Challenge, but that didn't put a damper on his enthusiasm.
  • Mark Healey (HAW)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Waterman Mark Healey, taking a ride during Round 1, Heat 1 of the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Anthony Tashnick
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Anthony Tashnick (USA), ready to take on Todos Santos during his Round 1 heat.
  • Greg Long (USA)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Greg Long, getting ready for his Round 1, Heat 4 battle at the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Carlos Burle
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Carlos Burle paddles out to his Round 1 heat during the Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Coco Nogales (MEX)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Mexican surfer Coco Nogales during Round 1 at the Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr and the fruits of his labor. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr makes the drop at Todos Santos, Mexico. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr hoists the trophy at the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr was aggressive all day, swinging on anything that looked fun to drop into. Photo: Hallman
  • Josh Kerr
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Josh Kerr winner of the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Greg Long (USA)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Big-wave veteran Greg Long during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Todos Santos Challenge - boat 2
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    A close-up of the WSL's floating office Sunday during the Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Lineup at Todos Santos Challenge
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Billy Kemper, James Taylor, Damien Hobgood and Coco Nogales wait for the waves at in Round 1, Heat 4 of the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Dane Gudauskas (USA)
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Dane Gudauskas, all smiles after his Round 1 heat at the Todos Santos Challenge. He placed second, just behind Greg Long, and moved on to the Semis.
  • Todos Santos Challenge
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    Recent Pe'ahi Challenge winner Billy Kemper pulls off a late drop at the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Todos Santos Challenge - boat
    - WSL / Frank Quirarte
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    A view of the boat where Peter Mel and crew were stationed during the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Todos Santos
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Empty wave at Killers.
  • Mark Healey (HAW)
    - WSL / Danny Ecker
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    Mark Healey scored an 8.70 during Semifinal 2 at the Todos Santos Challenge, but didn't advance to the Final.
  • Carlos Burle (BRA)
    - WSL / Danny Ecker
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    Carlos Burle taking on Todos Santos during Semifinal 2. He finished at No. 3 in the heat and advanced to the Final.
  • Greg Long
    - WSL
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    Greg Long makes a hefty drop during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Danny Ecker
  • Billy Kemper and Damien Hobgood
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Billy Kemper has a look at Damien Hobgood, steep and deep, in Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Hallman
  • Coco Nogales
    - WSL / Richard Hallman
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    Coco Nogales navigates his weight on the board during a drop in Round 1. Photo: Hallman
  • Todos Santos Challenge waves
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    The 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge saw solid conditions Sunday, January 17.
  • Todos Santos Challenge
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Competitors took advantage of heavy sets during the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Trevor Carlson (HAW)
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Travor Carlson, taking on Todos Santos during Round 1, Heat 2.
  • Derek Dunfee (USA)
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Derek Dunfee during Round 1, Heat 3 at the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge. Unfortunately, he finished in fourth place and did not advance to the Semis.
  • Nic Lamb (USA) and Natxo Gonzalez (EUK)
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    Nic Lamb and Natzo Gonzalez charged during their Round 1 heat at the 2015/2016 Todos Santos Challenge.
  • Josh Kerr (AUS)
    - WSL / Tashnick
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    CT surfer Josh Kerr joined the big-wave action at the Todos Santos Challenge, including this bomb in Round 1, Heat 2.
  • Makuakai Rothman makes his Todos Santos debut
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    The Hawaiian wasted no time getting familiar with the lineup, setting himself up for some deep takeoffs. Photo: Sean Rowland
  • Mark Healey at Todos Santos Challenge
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    The morning's heavy chop didn't stop Mark Healey from leaning into his backside bottom turn. Photo: Sean Rowland
  • Todos Santos Sunrise
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    The serenity of Todos Santos is easy to get lost in between sets. Photo: Sean Rowland
  • Todos Santos Overview
    - WSL / Sean Rowland
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    A new swell filled in to greet competitors of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo: Sean Rowland
  • Todos Santos Armada
    - WSL / Bill Sharp
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    A bevy of adventurous spectators equipped with aquatic transport made the 11-mile trek out to Todos Santos to catch a glimpse of the action. Photo: Sharp
  • Todos Santos Morning Set
    - WSL
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    Big-Wave commissioner Peter Mel delayed the start until 9:30 am in order to give the swell time to fill in. Photo: Bill Sharp
  • Todos Santos Challenge
    - WSL
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    Early morning status check, Todos Santos Challenge. Photo Credit: Bill Sharp
  • Mark Healey
    - WSL
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    Defending Todos Champion Mark Healey picked up right where he left off by winning his Round 1 heat. Photo: Danny Ecker.
  • Nathan Fletcher
    - WSL
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    San Clemente big wave charger Nathan Fletcher during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo Credit: Bill Sharp
  • Makuakai Rothman
    - WSL / Bill Sharp
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    Reigning WSL Big Wave Tour Champion Makuakai Rothman during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo Credit: Bill Sharp
- WSL / Richard Hallman
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- WSL / Richard Hallman
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Brothers Greg and Rusty Long competed against each other in the Final.

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