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The Waterman League is proud to announce Hinano's 'Stand Up World Tour Contenders' presented by Moorings amd Starboard. This unique exhibition event will take place at the infamous spot of Teahupo'o in Tahiti. As a forerunner to the Stand Up World Tour, this Contenders event will highlight the leading personalities from the Hawaii, Tahiti and International regions in a unique, team based exhibition format. Pitted against each other in some of the most challenging conditions in the world, the Teams will battle it out for the pride of their region and to take the sport to a whole new level. They will also be responsible for establishing the principal guidelines for judging and format for the Stand Up World Tour. Athletes: International Team: Chuck Patterson, Antoine Delpero, Jamie Mitchell Dave Muir Hawaii Team: Ekolu Kalama, Ikaika Kalama, Kainoa McGee, Duane DeSoto Tahiti Team: Raimana van-bastolaer, Vetea 'Poto' David, Arsene Harehoe, Didier Tin Sim Additional Players: Keali'i Mamala Teiva Joyeux Kai Lenny Patrice Chanzy The goal of this unique exhibition event was to showcase a selection of the principal contenders of the Stand Up World Tour in their own environment: the ocean. On these Moorings boats, the riders were able to explore the beautiful islands of Tahiti in the company of their friends and rivals, searching for waves, braving 50 knot winds, swimming with sharks and rays and preparing themselves for the glorious rides that were the pot of gold at the end of the road.....Teahupo'o Unlike ordinary competitions, there were no judges, no rules and no traditional event structure: the riders' only requirement was to go out and ride the waves they had traveled half way across the world to discover. In fact, they left the islands without a winner declared, but with the satisfaction that Teahupo'o had once again provided the bar that was waiting to be raised and the boundaries, redefined. COMPETITION RESULTS TO BE DECIDED INTERACTIVELY, BY THE AUDIENCE After your review of the best waves scored by each of the riders during the event. We will post these best waves here, at www.watermanleague.com and encourage you to stop by, watch and post your score according to the guidelines that will be posted on the site. |
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