Photos of 2012 Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Julian Wilson (AUS) winner of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) congratulated by friends as he returns to the tower. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) overcome with emotion. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) wins the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) finding some tube time in the final. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) bottom turns into a hollow right-hander. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina's (BRA) aerial saw him reach the final of the Rip Curl Pro. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) placed equal third. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) secured his first ever ASP World Tour win at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal today. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) placed equal third proving no match for Gabriel Medina in the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) looking relaxed pre his quarterfinal heat. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gab Medina and Raoni Monteiro talk shop. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina's family getting a little excited. ASP/ Kirstin

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Superb conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) ASP/ Kirstin

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The city of Peniche all lit up at dawn. ASP/ Kirstin

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Red sky in the morning. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen WRight (AUS) into round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) takes on Jeremy Flores (FRA) in round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) takes on Mick Fanning (AUS) during round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino and Gabriel Medina congratulate each other after their round four clash. ASP/ Kirstin

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It's not all Sardines in Peniche, rainbows and seagulls brighten the morning.

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Julian Wilson (AUS) celebrates his victory with his Red Bull team manager Andy King.

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The moment Gabriel Medina (BRA) heard he had lost the final. You have to win some and loose some.

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Winner - Julian Wilson. ASP / Cestari

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It's a heavy trophy but Julian Wilson (AUS) raised it above his head for all to see. ASP / Cestari

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Thank you for the waves Peniche. ASP / Cestari

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Julian Wilson (AUS) claimed his maiden ASP World Tour victory and the RipCurl Pro Portugal title.

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Julian Wilson (AUS) quite comfortable heading into the Semi Finals.

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John John Florence (HAW) tried his best but Parkos quest for a world title was too strong for him to overcome in the Quarter Finals.

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An early champagne shower for Gabriel Medina (BRA) maybe?

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) traded some Kerrazy barrels with Josh in the Quarters.

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) can ride a backhand tube too.

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) did his best to continue the winning form he found against Slater but Flores got the better of him.

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) right on track to gaining points over his rivals in the World Title chase.

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) won the final heat of Round 5 against Raoni Monteiro (BRA).

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Josh Kerr (AUS) loves thick barrels but the love affair ended in the Quarter Finals against Gabriel Medina (BRA).

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) threads his way into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) dominated his round three heat to advance into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) wipes out during the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) caused a massive upset eliminating 11x ASP World Champion Kelly Slater from the event. ASP/ Kirstin

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Morning Day and Night everyone wants a photo of Kelly Slater (USA). ASP / Cestari

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On top of surfing with a few stitches in his heel CJ Hobgood (USA) had to contend with Adrian Buchan (AUS) using his priority to from two storys up. ASP / Cestari

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Fishing boats grounded on a stormy day in Peniche. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) put on a brave face while discussing the consequences of loosing in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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With Slater eliminated Mick Fanning (AUS) is keeping a beady eye on Joel Parkinson and the ratings. ASP / Cestari

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Defending Champ Adriano de Souza (BRA) remains on track to defend his title with a Quarter Final berth. ASP / Cestari

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Mick Fanning (AUS). ASP / Cestari

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) faces Josh Kerr (AUS) in the first Quarter Final. ASP / Cestari

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John John Florence (HAW) celebrated his 20th birthday by advancing into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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Kolohe Andino (USA) boosted one of the biggest airs of the event in the no-looser Round 4. ASP / Cestari

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Mick Fanning (AUS) came close to reaching the Quarter Finals. ASP / Cestari

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Like a silent ninja Raoni Monteiro (BRA) arrived unassuming before his heat with Kelly Slater (USA). ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) watching the lineup for a consistent peak to sit on. ASP / Cestari

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Kolohe Andino (USA) on a speed run. ASP / Cestari

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) riding a little froth monster en route to Round 4. ASP / Cestari

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Dusty Payne (HAW). ASP / Cestari

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Josh Kerr (AUS) tucking into the fruit of the ocean. ASP / Cestari

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Kolohe Andino (USA) started the upsets rolling with an early morning defeat over Taj Burrow (AUS). ASP / Cestari

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Ace Buchan (AUS) pre heat board prep. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) just a kid messing around in the locker room. ASP/ Kirstin

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Was this the predicted storm arriving over Lagide. ASP / Cestari

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Fredrico Morais Portugal

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Gabriel Medina's Family watch form the beach as Brett Simpson (USA) performs a last minute attempt and keeping his Rip Curl Pro hopes alive.

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Travis Logie (ZAF) relegated to equal 17th place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Clean offshore conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) took to the air to defeat Travis Logie (ZAF). ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) enjoying family support at this year's Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) upset the crowd by defeating local favorite, the Portuguese Tiger Tiago Pires (PRT). ASP/ Kirstin

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Peniche waited 8-hours for the final four heats of Round 2 and when it finally ran they were treated to some classic Supertubos conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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Damien Hobgood (USA) can now include getting barreld with fish on is CV. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (ZAF) keeps the South African flag flying after defeating Damien Hobgood (USA) with some clean tube riding. ASP/ Kirstin

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The ocean threw everything it could at Damien Hobgood (USA), including fish in the barrel but he is out after Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin

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Brett Simpson (USA) defeated Matt Wilkinson (AUS) when Round 2 resumed. ASP/ Kirstin

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It was little chilly for the close to evening heats. ASP/ Kirstin