Photos of 2016 Ron Jon Vans Pro

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Great friends out of the water, Jake Marshall (USA) was the first to congratulate Taylor Clark (USA) after the final horn sounded. Both made personal bests in the QS, making their way to the Final. WSL/ Ferguson

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Finding this wave in the final ten seconds, Taylor Clark (USA) had to put all of his remaining effort into it and earned a 5.13 to win the Ron Jon Vans Pro Men's QS1000 - his first QS Final and victory. WSL/ Ferguson

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The last remaining Bajan, Josh Burke (BRB), made his appearance in the Semifinals but couldn't overcome Taylor Clark's (USA) form. WSL/ Ferguson

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Surfing with intellect and strength, Jake Marshall (USA) had to give his everything to beat Brian Toth (PRI) in the Semifinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Looking like he was poised to win the Ron Jon Vans Pro, Brian Toth's (PRI) lone priority mistake gave Jake Marshall (USA) a chance to take the Semifinal win. WSL/ Ferguson

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In the Heat 4 of the Quarterfinals, Josh Burke (BRB) continued his fine form and beat Dylan Southworth (MEX). WSL/ Ferguson

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Making his way to the Quarterfinals, Dylan Southworth (MEX) couldn't quite find the scores needed to advance on. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a Quarterfinal victory over Gabriel Andre (BRA) with a quick start to the heat, Taylor Clark (USA) advanced into the Semifinals. WSL/ Fergsuon

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Brazilian Gabriel Andre (BRA) showcased some great surfing but came up short in his Quarterfinals heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Jake Marshall (USA) looked relentless on his backhand, winning his Quarterfinal matchup with Cam Richards (USA). WSL/ Ferguson

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Cam Richards' (USA) great run at the Ron Jon Vans Pro was cut short with a Quarterfinal loss. WSL/ Ferguson

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Brian Toth (PRI) continued to impress and won his Quarterfinal bout' with Cory Arrambide (USA). WSL/ Ferguson

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Cory Arrambide (USA) made his Quarterfinal appearance before being eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning another excellent 8.07, Josh Burke (BRB) earned his spot into the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a 6.90 in the dying seconds of his Round 4 battle, Taylor Clark (USA) barely edged into the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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After a great effort throughout the event, Rafael Pereira (VEN) fell short of a Quarterfinal spot. WSL/ Ferguson

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Blasting his way through another round, Gabriel Andre (BRA) clinched a Quarterfinal spot with a Round 4 win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning his way into the Quarterfinals, Dylan Southworth (MEX) continued to impress judges with a runner-up spot in Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson

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Jake Marshall (USA) has been a tear in Cocoa Beach, earning a Quarterfinal berth with a Round 4 win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Continuing his success, Cory Arrambide (USA) advanced into the Quarterfinals with a runner-up spot in Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson

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Juninho Urcia's (PER) dream run came to an end in Round 4 after an impressive event at Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a Round 4 victory with more impressive surfing, earning an 8.50, Brian Toth (PRI) clinched his Quarterfinal spot. WSL/ Ferguson

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Gauging his way through Round 4, Cam Richards (USA) earned a spot into the Quarterfinals behind Brian Toth (PRI). WSL/ Ferguson

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Lucca Mesinas (PER) had a great run at the Ron Jon Vans Pro but came up short of a Quarterfinals appearance. WSL/ Ferguson

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A full day of action came to a close after some incredible surfing from all competitors across the three divisions at the Ron Jon Vans Pro. WSL/ Nichols

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Blasting Round 4's highest single-wave score of 8.17, Josh Burke (BRB) kept his phenomenal form heading into tomorrow's final day of competition. WSL/ Ferguson

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Posting a Round 3 heat win, Taylor Clark (USA) has continued to impress the judges with great surfing and will need even more with a stacked Round 4 heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Coming straight from his QS run in Australia, Noah Schweizer (USA) is looking confident back on his home coast and is into Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson

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Peruvian Alonso Correa (PER) looked to be heading into a good result here at Cocoa Beach but couldn't carry his momentum into Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Showing a great performance throughout his two rounds of surfing, Gabriel Andre (BRA) is into Round 4 with great momentum. WSL/ Ferguson

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Taking a big win in Round 3, Dylan Southworth (MEX) is in fine form here at Cocoa Beach and into Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson

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A native to Peru, Tomas Tudela (PER) ripped his way into Round 3 but couldn't earn an advancing spot and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way through two heat wins in Rounds 2 and 3, Michael Dunphy (USA) has been looking strong. WSL/ Ferguson

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East Coaster Luke Gordon (USA) looked at home in Round 2 but couldn't find his groove in Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Brian Toth (PRI) has been in great form throughout this entire event, beginning in Round 1 and won his Round 3 heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Matt Passaquindici (USA) was a standout in Round 2 but couldn't continue that incredible showcase into Round 3 and was eliminated - falling just short of reaching Bruce Mackie (BRB). WSL/ Ferguson

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Charging his way into Round 4, Bruce Mackie (BRB) continued finding the waves necessary to advance with a second-place finish in Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson

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Taking the win in Heat 2, Round 3, Lucca Mesinas (PER) topped a stacked heat including Jake Marshall (USA), Balaram Stack (USA), and Kei Kobayashi (USA). WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing his way into Round 4, Jake Marshall (USA) continued his form and is looking strong in Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson

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East Coast threat Balaram Stack (USA) did well in the first day of competition but fell just short in Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making a great run in the Men's QS1000, Kei Kobayashi (USA) made a Round 3 appearance before facing elimination and will look to make it count in the Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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Unleashing a near-perfect 9.27 on his opening wave in Round 3, Cory Arrambide (USA) won his heat and is into Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson

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Day 1 of the Ron Jon Vans Pro Men's QS1000 got underway Thursday, March 10, 2016 in three-to-four foot, Southeast windswell that provided great scoring opportunity throughout the day which competitors took full advantage of. WSL/ Nichols

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Returning to the shores of Cocoa Beach, Fla. as a Men's QS1000 competitor, Taylor Clark (USA) is showing his maturity with smart and impressive surfing. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping just under Noah Schweizer (USA), Stevie Pittman (USA) did some impressive surfing of his own and earned a spot into Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson

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Coming straight from Australia, Noah Schweizer (USA) is looking to make a statement on the QS this year and making every event count - winning his Round 2 heat here in Cocoa Beach, Fla. WSL/ Ferguson

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Venezuelan Rafael Pereira (VEN) is proving himself on the East Coast, earning a spot into Round 3 with great surfing. WSL/ Ferguson

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Posting the highest single-wave score of the day, Josh Burke (BRB) blasted a near-perfect 9.10. WSL/ Ferguson

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Posting one of the highest single-wave scores of the day with an 8.77, Daniel Glenn (USA) looked poised to do well in the Ron Jon Vans Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making his presence known in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Dylan Southworth (MEX) went wave for wave with Michael Dunphy (USA) and advanced just behind him to earn a place in Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way to a Round 2 victory, Dunphy looked in-form and will be one to watch here in Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing into Round 3, Andrew Jacobson (USA) held his runner-up spot with ease in his Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making his way into Round 3, Cole Houshmand (USA) put together a solid Round 2 performance earning runner-up in his heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Cory Arrambide (USA) is proving himself as man to watch at the Ron Jon Vans Pro, earning a decisive victory in Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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Coming down the highway from Daytona Beach, Fla., Cobie Gittner (USA) looked to be on his way to Round 3 but couldn't find the finishing pieces to advance. WSL/ Ferguson

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16-year-old Jake Marshall (USA) is proving himself a threat to the Men's QS, earning a spot into Round 3 after a dominant Round 2 win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making his way into the Men's QS1000 event as an alternate, Jordy Collins (USA) earned a spot into Round 3 after two rounds of impressive surfing. WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing into Round 3, Peru's Juninho Urcia (PER) used his wave selection well to pick off the scores needed for a second-place finish. WSL/ Ferguson

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Lucca Mesinas (PER) won the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro last year and is looking to claim a Men's QS1000 title in 2016 - winning his Round 2 heat to keep that hope intact. WSL/ Ferguson

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New York native Balaram Stack (USA) earned a spot into Round 3 but couldn't find the waves to carry himself into the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Opening his Ron Jon Vans Pro campaign in terrific fashion, Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) earned a big Round 2 win but couldn't back up the performance in Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Putting on a solid performance throughout the day, Renan Peres (BRA) advanced out of both his Round 1 and 2 heats. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a Round 1 victory, Victor Mendes (BRA) looked to be in fine form but couldn't advance passed Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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Hailing from Brazil, Marcos Amaro (BRA) was the standout of the day - blasting a 17.27 heat total in Round 1 and winning his Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing into Round 2, Isaac Stant (HAW) couldn't replicate that performance and was eliminated in Round 2.

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Knox Harris (USA) displayed his form on the backhand advancing out of Round 1 but was unfortunate not to find the scores needed to make it past Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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Alejandro Moreda (PRI) lit up the shores of Cocoa Beach in Round 1 with a massive 16.00 heat total. WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing on from the first heat of Round 1, Brady McKenzie (USA) secured his position on the final wave of the heat with a 7.17. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making his way from the island of Barbados, Zander Venezia (BRB) couldn't find the scores needed in the Men's QS1000 but still has an opportunity in the Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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Local Cocoa Beach, Fla., native Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) got his Ron Jon Vans Pro campaign started in terrific fashion - winning his opening Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson