1 00:00:04,964 --> 00:00:06,965 Welcome back to the finals day. 2 00:00:06,966 --> 00:00:10,009 Surf City, USA, here in Huntington Beach, California. 3 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:12,887 Sophia Medina taking on Sally Fitzgibbons. 4 00:00:12,888 --> 00:00:15,432 {\an8}Sally is someone that was on the Championship Tour 5 00:00:15,433 --> 00:00:16,725 {\an8}for more than ten years. 6 00:00:16,726 --> 00:00:19,018 She's one of the best surfers in the world. 7 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:22,063 Sally has been someone that I watched my whole life. 8 00:00:22,064 --> 00:00:25,400 So it's a mix of feelings going up against her 9 00:00:25,401 --> 00:00:27,360 To be the best you got to beat the best. 10 00:00:27,361 --> 00:00:29,946 So we're going after her, you know? 11 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:37,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 12 00:00:38,164 --> 00:00:40,665 This is Women's Quarterfinal, Number two. 13 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:43,209 {\an8}In red, Sophia Medina. 14 00:00:43,210 --> 00:00:46,087 {\an8}And in blue, Sally Fitzgibbons. 15 00:00:46,088 --> 00:00:48,841 {\an8}Great battle here of the veteran and the youth. 16 00:00:50,134 --> 00:00:51,635 Sally Fitzgibbons. 17 00:00:52,636 --> 00:00:55,514 Beautiful speed, and then... that around. 18 00:00:56,932 --> 00:00:58,392 {\an8}Medina. 19 00:00:59,769 --> 00:01:02,229 Beautiful hold of the rail. 20 00:01:02,897 --> 00:01:06,400 Wow, that was a really nice two-turn combo out the back. 21 00:01:08,110 --> 00:01:10,862 Leading her way all the way to the inside. 22 00:01:10,863 --> 00:01:12,531 Really, really like this wave. 23 00:01:14,784 --> 00:01:16,951 Throws the tail. Does she come out? 24 00:01:16,952 --> 00:01:20,580 How about that cool-looking carve on the open face? 25 00:01:20,581 --> 00:01:22,374 And hits it off the lip. 26 00:01:26,170 --> 00:01:28,714 Sophia Medina now on the peak. 27 00:01:29,173 --> 00:01:31,299 Got a fun wall in front of her, 28 00:01:31,300 --> 00:01:34,052 going for a big first turn right into a swoop. 29 00:01:34,053 --> 00:01:36,055 And that wave's gonna flatten out. 30 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:39,725 And with that wave, she will take the lead. 31 00:01:40,351 --> 00:01:43,020 The priority surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons. 32 00:01:44,021 --> 00:01:46,856 Little ledge peak, thin throw reverse. 33 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:49,317 A much better version of a rotator, 34 00:01:49,318 --> 00:01:51,861 as she had clear liftoff off the top of the wave. 35 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:53,446 Wow. 36 00:01:53,447 --> 00:01:56,199 And look at the score. It's in already. 37 00:01:56,200 --> 00:01:58,452 Sally, 7.5. 38 00:01:58,994 --> 00:02:03,707 Sophia, your requirement now is a 6.74. 39 00:02:07,294 --> 00:02:09,712 Okay, here we go. Look at this. 40 00:02:09,713 --> 00:02:13,925 Medina chasing a 6.74. 41 00:02:13,926 --> 00:02:16,761 Heading towards the pier. Bangs it up on the lip. 42 00:02:16,762 --> 00:02:18,222 And it comes undone. 43 00:02:19,849 --> 00:02:22,350 I don't think that wave's gonna replace the 4.9. 44 00:02:22,351 --> 00:02:24,435 But staying busy. 45 00:02:24,436 --> 00:02:26,772 Further inside! 46 00:02:27,982 --> 00:02:29,858 Sophia Medina on this right. 47 00:02:29,859 --> 00:02:32,111 Ooh, what an opening turn. 48 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:37,323 Solid wave for Sophia Medina from Brazil. 49 00:02:37,324 --> 00:02:41,035 Doing well to keep the flow and hopefully connect with something on the inside. 50 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:42,453 And she does give it up. 51 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:45,164 Sophia Medina in the red, fighting back there, 52 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:47,709 looking for a 6.74 on that right. 53 00:02:47,710 --> 00:02:48,626 Whoo! 54 00:02:48,627 --> 00:02:50,295 Nice! 55 00:02:50,296 --> 00:02:52,214 On the hunt. Will she get it? 56 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:55,633 All right, a 6.17. 57 00:02:55,634 --> 00:02:58,304 Close, but just under. 58 00:03:02,766 --> 00:03:04,851 Sophia trying to find some room. 59 00:03:04,852 --> 00:03:06,394 Sally with a decision to make. 60 00:03:06,395 --> 00:03:09,440 She's gonna let the Brazilian take this right. 61 00:03:10,190 --> 00:03:12,150 Chasing a 6.24. 62 00:03:12,151 --> 00:03:15,820 Tries to show off an air reverse there, but she'll get stuck. 63 00:03:15,821 --> 00:03:17,614 Nice try there for Sophia. 64 00:03:17,615 --> 00:03:20,992 Has been working really hard to just give herself a chance. 65 00:03:20,993 --> 00:03:23,620 Good! Good! That's it! 66 00:03:23,621 --> 00:03:25,955 And now, with 10 seconds to go, 67 00:03:25,956 --> 00:03:29,208 Fitzgibbons will probably just take this one with priority 68 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:32,128 and take it into the beach for a victory. 69 00:03:32,129 --> 00:03:34,464 {\an8}And she'll get the heat win. 70 00:03:34,465 --> 00:03:37,718 {\an8}Fitzgibbons moves on to the semifinals. 71 00:03:55,444 --> 00:03:56,903 -What can you do? -You did well. 72 00:03:56,904 --> 00:03:59,072 I should have taken it. 73 00:03:59,073 --> 00:04:01,240 -But only on the last one. -I couldn't. 74 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:02,951 I didn't have the strength. 75 00:04:02,952 --> 00:04:05,411 For her wave... She was able to punt, 76 00:04:05,412 --> 00:04:06,830 because the waves merged. 77 00:04:07,790 --> 00:04:09,791 It happens, but you surfed well. 78 00:04:09,792 --> 00:04:10,793 Thanks, Dad. 79 00:04:11,835 --> 00:04:13,169 -Pity. -Pity. 80 00:04:13,170 --> 00:04:15,380 -She's very good. -The sea was rough. 81 00:04:15,381 --> 00:04:16,422 Yes. 82 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:18,091 -I tried. -It was taking too long. 83 00:04:18,092 --> 00:04:20,844 I lost to Sal, Sally Fitzgibbons. 84 00:04:21,595 --> 00:04:23,429 I really wanted a better result. 85 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:27,726 But at the same time, I have improved my rankings to 10th place. 86 00:04:28,227 --> 00:04:30,228 Since there are only two competitions left, 87 00:04:30,229 --> 00:04:33,147 I need to keep making heats to hold this spot. 88 00:04:33,148 --> 00:04:37,361 Portugal is the next competition, and it can be a tricky wave. 89 00:04:51,959 --> 00:04:54,293 I'm really lucky that I live in Portugal. 90 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,838 I like the culture. The food is great. 91 00:04:56,839 --> 00:04:58,756 {\an8}Everybody's just so nice and welcoming. 92 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:01,260 You have some of the best waves in the world. 93 00:05:02,177 --> 00:05:04,345 Portugal is the fifth stop on tour. 94 00:05:04,346 --> 00:05:06,931 {\an8}Unfortunately, a lot of people would say they don't like that wave. 95 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:08,851 It's so hard to surf. 96 00:05:10,936 --> 00:05:12,812 {\an8}This is the coolest water I have been in, 97 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:16,025 and it's really hard to find the right waves. 98 00:05:16,942 --> 00:05:19,027 It's tricky and unpredictable. 99 00:05:19,028 --> 00:05:22,448 {\an8}So in this contest, you've got to be careful about your choices. 100 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:42,884 Looks good. 101 00:05:42,885 --> 00:05:44,802 I think we're gonna have waves every day. 102 00:05:44,803 --> 00:05:48,431 {\an8}Let's hope it stays like this. Sunny, but a bit of wind. 103 00:05:48,432 --> 00:05:50,350 {\an8}Because it makes it easier to... 104 00:05:51,435 --> 00:05:52,810 {\an8}do big turns. 105 00:05:52,811 --> 00:05:56,355 {\an8}Looks maybe fun here to try the new board and stuff, 106 00:05:56,356 --> 00:05:58,692 and let's pray for pretty good event. 107 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:03,279 It's been a while since we surfed good waves in a contest, 108 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:07,117 so that's all we want. Just waves and consistent heats. 109 00:06:07,951 --> 00:06:10,870 Makes it easier when you have a lot of opportunities to surf. 110 00:06:10,871 --> 00:06:14,082 -Yeah. So fun. -Instead of just sitting and waiting... 111 00:06:14,083 --> 00:06:17,335 I'm the 2022 World Junior Champion. 112 00:06:17,336 --> 00:06:18,961 Winning is something special. 113 00:06:18,962 --> 00:06:21,464 It's a feeling that's really addicting, 114 00:06:21,465 --> 00:06:24,467 and I wish I could feel it even more times. 115 00:06:24,468 --> 00:06:28,055 So I need to win the Challenger and stay on top. 116 00:06:28,806 --> 00:06:30,056 Oh! 117 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:43,152 -Hello. -Hey. 118 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:44,779 -How are you? -Good. 119 00:06:44,780 --> 00:06:45,823 Let's go. 120 00:06:58,210 --> 00:07:00,003 Uh, this is a different cone. 121 00:07:05,175 --> 00:07:07,468 I've never had chestnuts before. 122 00:07:07,469 --> 00:07:11,222 Yeah, so you just peel it off and you have to take everything you see 123 00:07:11,223 --> 00:07:13,099 until it gets, like, yellow. 124 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:14,476 Mm-hmm. 125 00:07:18,730 --> 00:07:19,730 It's dry. 126 00:07:22,526 --> 00:07:23,568 It's good. 127 00:07:23,569 --> 00:07:25,570 This is a really Portuguese thing, too. 128 00:07:25,571 --> 00:07:28,823 {\an8}I love that one of the stops of the Challenger Series 129 00:07:28,824 --> 00:07:30,950 {\an8}is in my home country. 130 00:07:30,951 --> 00:07:33,161 -Feeling like something sweet? -Yup. 131 00:07:33,162 --> 00:07:34,996 I'm proud to be Portuguese, 132 00:07:34,997 --> 00:07:38,249 and it's fun to show the surfer girls our food and culture. 133 00:07:38,250 --> 00:07:40,001 What do you normally get? 134 00:07:40,002 --> 00:07:42,211 I usually get a pastel de nata. 135 00:07:42,212 --> 00:07:44,172 It's really classic here in Portugal. 136 00:07:44,173 --> 00:07:47,425 {\an8}Surfing in the ocean brings me to all these places 137 00:07:47,426 --> 00:07:49,178 and connects us all. 138 00:07:50,721 --> 00:07:54,724 Seeing what's similar to home, what's super different. 139 00:07:54,725 --> 00:07:56,185 Pastel de nata. 140 00:07:57,352 --> 00:07:58,686 -Did I say that right? -Yeah. 141 00:07:58,687 --> 00:08:00,355 Oh, it's so... 142 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:03,024 Your teeth are gonna get dirty. 143 00:08:11,909 --> 00:08:13,994 What kind of food do you normally eat? 144 00:08:14,453 --> 00:08:16,078 I love octopus. 145 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:19,165 The octopus is called polvo à lagareiro. 146 00:08:19,166 --> 00:08:23,586 I've never had, like, a traditional, traditional Hawaiian meal, I don't think. 147 00:08:23,587 --> 00:08:25,755 Have you had poi before? 148 00:08:25,756 --> 00:08:28,299 It's like taro and water, 149 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:30,927 and you, like, smash it, and it's like a paste. 150 00:08:30,928 --> 00:08:33,971 I've never had it. Okay, you speak fluent Hawaiian? 151 00:08:33,972 --> 00:08:35,598 -Yes. -And you learned it in school? 152 00:08:35,599 --> 00:08:38,267 My mom and dad learned it in college, 153 00:08:38,268 --> 00:08:41,771 and then taught it to me when I was, like, first born. 154 00:08:41,772 --> 00:08:44,232 So English and Hawaiian are my first languages. 155 00:08:44,233 --> 00:08:46,984 -It's a pretty language. -Thank you. 156 00:08:46,985 --> 00:08:50,947 It doesn't seem like it's that close to Portuguese because... 157 00:08:50,948 --> 00:08:52,406 It's very different. 158 00:08:52,407 --> 00:08:53,783 I love Hawaii. 159 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,368 Are you coming back this winter? 160 00:08:55,369 --> 00:08:57,703 Um, yeah, I think so. Yeah. 161 00:08:57,704 --> 00:09:00,998 I always go at a time that's where everything's happening. 162 00:09:00,999 --> 00:09:04,210 -So it's like the most crowded... -Can't get waves. 163 00:09:04,211 --> 00:09:06,170 ...to surf pipe and all those scary waves. 164 00:09:06,171 --> 00:09:07,088 Yeah. 165 00:09:07,089 --> 00:09:10,716 Last year's pipe contest, I hit my head really hard 166 00:09:10,717 --> 00:09:14,262 and got ten staples in the back of my head. 167 00:09:14,263 --> 00:09:16,430 -It's very dramatic. -It's no joke. 168 00:09:16,431 --> 00:09:17,807 That was a scary moment. 169 00:09:17,808 --> 00:09:19,183 Yeah, very scary. 170 00:09:19,184 --> 00:09:21,811 I'm always gonna take my helmet, that's for sure. 171 00:09:21,812 --> 00:09:23,521 Learned my lesson. 172 00:09:30,529 --> 00:09:32,905 What a beautiful city. 173 00:09:32,906 --> 00:09:34,783 Everything deserves a picture. 174 00:09:35,242 --> 00:09:36,243 We can go here. 175 00:09:36,910 --> 00:09:37,911 My outfit matches. 176 00:09:41,206 --> 00:09:43,000 Aim it more at the blue part. 177 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:46,460 Pizza. 178 00:09:46,461 --> 00:09:48,504 -Sophia? -Hello! 179 00:09:48,505 --> 00:09:51,133 -Hello! -What's up? 180 00:09:52,050 --> 00:09:53,884 -Hey, what's up? -How's it going? 181 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:56,095 -Hello, Sophia. Nice to meet you. -What's up? 182 00:09:56,096 --> 00:09:58,764 -Nice to meet you. -If you wanna eat a nice pizza, 183 00:09:58,765 --> 00:10:01,517 -just come here. -We will. 184 00:10:01,518 --> 00:10:03,519 I love being a Medina. 185 00:10:03,520 --> 00:10:05,021 {\an8}I'm proud of the name. 186 00:10:05,022 --> 00:10:07,773 But everyone would see me and say, "Oh, Gabriel's little sister." 187 00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:10,192 Now I've been paving my own path. 188 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:12,528 -Nice! Thank you. -Thank you! Bye. 189 00:10:12,529 --> 00:10:15,614 People are seeing female Brazilian surfing 190 00:10:15,615 --> 00:10:17,491 as a thing now, and that's cool. 191 00:10:25,709 --> 00:10:28,419 ♪ Hiding in the dark ♪ 192 00:10:28,420 --> 00:10:31,881 ♪ Looking at the stars ♪ 193 00:10:31,882 --> 00:10:36,386 ♪ Wishing one day She could feel like one ♪ 194 00:10:37,929 --> 00:10:40,097 ♪ Oh ♪ 195 00:10:40,098 --> 00:10:42,725 ♪ She's all right ♪ 196 00:10:42,726 --> 00:10:45,144 ♪ She's right... ♪ 197 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:48,647 After Ballito and the U.S. Open, 198 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:52,610 {\an8}I felt like I really wasn't flowing with my surfing, you know? 199 00:10:52,611 --> 00:10:56,155 {\an8}Like I wasn't connecting with myself and the surfboard. 200 00:10:56,156 --> 00:10:59,825 But coming to Portugal here after one month at home, 201 00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:03,538 I think I'm recharged and I have a new approach. 202 00:11:06,249 --> 00:11:07,501 All I know. 203 00:11:08,835 --> 00:11:14,131 You need to be very mentally prepared to battle the challenges 204 00:11:14,132 --> 00:11:16,342 that competition brings you. 205 00:11:16,343 --> 00:11:21,014 To sing and play music makes me release energy. 206 00:11:21,932 --> 00:11:25,268 So having my ukulele's like having a friend. 207 00:11:25,936 --> 00:11:27,645 So every time if I feel alone, 208 00:11:27,646 --> 00:11:29,605 I can play and I feel good. 209 00:11:39,616 --> 00:11:42,326 It's the EDP Ericeira Pro. 210 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:45,872 Stop five of six on the Challenger Series. 211 00:11:46,456 --> 00:11:49,334 {\an8}Doesn't feel quite as cold as yesterday. 212 00:11:50,168 --> 00:11:51,877 {\an8}But not warm by any means. 213 00:11:51,878 --> 00:11:54,672 {\an8}Having Mom and Tutu here with me is helping to remind me 214 00:11:54,673 --> 00:11:57,800 {\an8}that I not only want to do well in this competition for myself, 215 00:11:57,801 --> 00:12:00,762 {\an8}but I also want to make Hawaii and my Lahui proud. 216 00:12:01,263 --> 00:12:04,640 The world's best challengers are out here to compete 217 00:12:04,641 --> 00:12:09,604 for the glittering prize of spots for the 2025 Championship Tour. 218 00:12:18,155 --> 00:12:19,990 Tea was like the best call ever. 219 00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:22,741 Thank you. 220 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:24,827 But that means I'm going to have to pee. 221 00:12:24,828 --> 00:12:26,287 Yeah, I know. 222 00:12:26,288 --> 00:12:27,831 In my wetsuit. 223 00:12:28,999 --> 00:12:29,999 Lovely. 224 00:12:31,877 --> 00:12:34,587 I think I'm with a new attitude here in Portugal. 225 00:12:34,588 --> 00:12:39,133 {\an8}I have a new approach in what life and competition means, 226 00:12:39,134 --> 00:12:40,843 but I'm still nervous 227 00:12:40,844 --> 00:12:43,638 because it's been a month since I competed. 228 00:12:44,306 --> 00:12:47,975 So my heat strategy today is to not sink too deep 229 00:12:47,976 --> 00:12:49,436 and trust my surfing. 230 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:54,773 {\an8}Our first heat of the day we're on half an hour for four women. 231 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:57,568 Try and find scores, try and stay alive. 232 00:12:57,569 --> 00:12:59,153 Here goes Janire. 233 00:12:59,154 --> 00:13:00,906 On the back hand. 234 00:13:02,324 --> 00:13:05,159 And here goes Benedetto with some speed. 235 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:06,661 Loads up off the top. 236 00:13:12,918 --> 00:13:14,085 {\an8}Here goes Sol. 237 00:13:17,881 --> 00:13:20,049 It's a smaller wave. No one else wanted it. 238 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:21,675 She'll go, "All right, let's go." 239 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:22,969 And she's up. 240 00:13:26,181 --> 00:13:28,474 Keeps her energy in the pocket. 241 00:13:28,475 --> 00:13:30,643 With the turns, with just a mistake at the end. 242 00:13:30,644 --> 00:13:31,894 Shoot that went really well. 243 00:13:31,895 --> 00:13:35,439 Seven on the clock here, and the packs scatter. 244 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,193 Benedetto in the lead at the moment. 245 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:41,862 This is Janire González Etxabarri. 246 00:13:41,863 --> 00:13:44,074 Bang! Into the lip. 247 00:13:46,535 --> 00:13:49,453 There goes Sol. She needs something. She's in fourth place. 248 00:13:49,454 --> 00:13:51,789 There's a carve and snap on a big face. 249 00:13:51,790 --> 00:13:53,415 And that's a great combo. 250 00:13:53,416 --> 00:13:55,251 That was a great turn. 251 00:13:55,252 --> 00:13:57,545 The first real explosive turn we've seen. 252 00:13:57,546 --> 00:13:59,755 Should be enough to get up in second place. 253 00:13:59,756 --> 00:14:02,341 The judges love a combo and turn. 254 00:14:02,342 --> 00:14:04,635 Last score comes in for Sol. 255 00:14:04,636 --> 00:14:06,053 It's a 5.73. 256 00:14:06,054 --> 00:14:07,764 Puts her into the top two. 257 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,474 She's straight into action once again. 258 00:14:10,475 --> 00:14:12,184 Second place finishes blue, 259 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,020 Sol Aguirre... 260 00:14:15,105 --> 00:14:16,814 {\an8}So Aguirre, the Peruvian, 261 00:14:16,815 --> 00:14:19,442 {\an8}with that combination that was dramatic. 262 00:14:19,985 --> 00:14:23,780 {\an8}Sol's just picking better waves and making her turns better. 263 00:14:25,115 --> 00:14:27,408 I'm happy. Finally. 264 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:29,910 I'm stoked to make it to second round. 265 00:14:29,911 --> 00:14:31,580 Ericeira day one! 266 00:14:32,289 --> 00:14:34,164 The early bird catches the worm. 267 00:14:34,165 --> 00:14:35,916 We started the day right! 268 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,009 Have fun, babe. 269 00:14:45,010 --> 00:14:46,093 Love you. 270 00:14:46,094 --> 00:14:48,554 I've gotten some great coaching in Huntington, 271 00:14:48,555 --> 00:14:51,265 which is helping me go into Portugal with a new mindset. 272 00:14:51,266 --> 00:14:54,268 So I hopefully overcome my hurdle in competition. 273 00:14:54,269 --> 00:14:56,312 And if I do well in competition, 274 00:14:56,313 --> 00:14:59,482 I can hopefully requalify for the Challenger next year. 275 00:15:00,817 --> 00:15:03,819 {\an8}We are into round of 48, heat six of the women. 276 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:07,782 And we are straight into our incredible stacked heat. 277 00:15:11,745 --> 00:15:13,537 {\an8}Ēwe's got one on the inside. 278 00:15:13,538 --> 00:15:15,040 She's up for a first wave. 279 00:15:16,082 --> 00:15:17,834 Nice turn on the pocket. 280 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:21,212 Oh, that's a great turn. 281 00:15:22,589 --> 00:15:23,840 What? 282 00:15:24,591 --> 00:15:26,175 Can she hang on? And she can't. 283 00:15:26,176 --> 00:15:27,760 So that is a great two-turn combo. 284 00:15:27,761 --> 00:15:28,927 Beautiful. 285 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:31,930 There it is, 7.83. Best wave of the event so far? 286 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:34,433 -Definitely of the morning. -Yeah. Exactly. 287 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:38,145 Bang on there. She absolutely smashed that wave. 288 00:15:38,146 --> 00:15:41,982 So she is way out in front with a really, really solid heat score already. 289 00:15:41,983 --> 00:15:43,734 Don't go too far out, girl. 290 00:15:43,735 --> 00:15:46,779 Morning and groove waiting for a bit more spray there. 291 00:15:46,780 --> 00:15:47,988 Calves in the pocket. 292 00:15:47,989 --> 00:15:51,283 Down the line. Waiting for a big finish, if she can. Goes for it. 293 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:53,118 Oh! That a girl. 294 00:15:53,119 --> 00:15:54,244 Go, go, go. 295 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:56,622 Ēwe Wong, the heat leader, she's up. 296 00:15:56,623 --> 00:15:58,415 -Whoo! -Very nice. 297 00:15:58,416 --> 00:16:00,896 Whoo-hoo! All right. Now blue, taking a look... 298 00:16:01,419 --> 00:16:04,214 There's that trademark turn she's shown us already. 299 00:16:05,006 --> 00:16:07,549 It's a bit more frothy, which makes life a little bit harder, 300 00:16:07,550 --> 00:16:09,510 but she's dealt with it well again. 301 00:16:09,511 --> 00:16:12,430 Free surfing right in the pocket. 302 00:16:22,315 --> 00:16:23,857 Ēwe Wong. 303 00:16:23,858 --> 00:16:26,110 She's not afraid to give it another go. 304 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:27,821 Nice clean face. 305 00:16:28,655 --> 00:16:30,948 Room to move, a little cut down there. 306 00:16:30,949 --> 00:16:32,575 Go, go, go. 307 00:16:34,411 --> 00:16:35,744 And another. 308 00:16:35,745 --> 00:16:38,789 She's not able to get any type of steep face. 309 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:40,583 You're good. Let's go. 310 00:16:41,918 --> 00:16:44,086 And there's plenty of swell filling in. 311 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:46,588 Kemp chasing a 4.34. 312 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:48,090 Not a big number. 313 00:16:48,091 --> 00:16:50,592 She knows she has to put it on the line. 314 00:16:50,593 --> 00:16:52,636 Second turn's gonna be crucial. 315 00:16:52,637 --> 00:16:55,931 So, sweeping car, but just cannot get the finish. 316 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:57,933 Meanwhile, heat leader Wong. 317 00:16:57,934 --> 00:16:59,977 She's had the best waves 318 00:16:59,978 --> 00:17:02,020 and has surfed the best on them, hence the lead. 319 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:04,273 And she's looking really sparky, 320 00:17:04,274 --> 00:17:06,108 getting nice connections 321 00:17:06,109 --> 00:17:09,695 and just always a little bit more sort of... 322 00:17:09,696 --> 00:17:10,988 Good job, baby. 323 00:17:10,989 --> 00:17:12,072 Whoo-hoo! 324 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:14,199 {\an8}Congratulations, Ēwelei'ula Wong. 325 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:17,286 {\an8}A surfer from Hawaii advances to the next round. 326 00:17:17,287 --> 00:17:20,080 I just surfed my first heat and I won. 327 00:17:20,081 --> 00:17:22,666 It feels really good, and I felt like myself. 328 00:17:22,667 --> 00:17:26,504 So I'm just staying busy, and I just was having fun, honestly. 329 00:17:27,464 --> 00:17:31,467 This is Mom's first event with me of the year, 330 00:17:31,468 --> 00:17:34,928 and I think that was, like, one of my best heats that I surfed all year. 331 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:37,015 So, good to have her here in person. 332 00:17:48,151 --> 00:17:50,027 Do you want to do blueberries? 333 00:17:50,028 --> 00:17:52,363 Yeah, I did it the other day and it was amazing. 334 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:54,282 All right. 335 00:17:56,242 --> 00:17:57,535 -It's ready. -Go. 336 00:17:58,119 --> 00:18:00,287 -It's so pretty, I think. -Nice. 337 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:01,664 Right. 338 00:18:02,540 --> 00:18:03,582 Let's give grace. 339 00:18:03,583 --> 00:18:07,044 {\an8}All right, so hold hands, Jessie. 340 00:18:08,755 --> 00:18:09,671 Sorry. 341 00:18:09,672 --> 00:18:12,674 God, thanks so much for this food. Thanks for the beautiful day. 342 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:14,510 Thanks so much for Jessie being here with us. 343 00:18:14,511 --> 00:18:17,721 Bless her, the heats that she has to surf. 344 00:18:17,722 --> 00:18:20,432 And, uh, yeah, hope to have a good day today. 345 00:18:20,433 --> 00:18:22,309 In your precious name, amen. 346 00:18:22,310 --> 00:18:23,393 -Amen. -Amen. 347 00:18:23,394 --> 00:18:25,729 -Thank you so much. -Right, let's go! 348 00:18:25,730 --> 00:18:28,982 I met Beto and Kenzy through the Christian Surfers network, 349 00:18:28,983 --> 00:18:32,319 which allows me to connect to amazing people all over the world. 350 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,738 And they open their homes to surfers like me 351 00:18:34,739 --> 00:18:37,032 so we have somewhere to stay and people to be with. 352 00:18:37,033 --> 00:18:39,785 {\an8}From Huntington, I decided to go home for three weeks. 353 00:18:39,786 --> 00:18:41,954 {\an8}I had three weeks' training with my dad. 354 00:18:41,955 --> 00:18:45,582 Unfortunately, he couldn't make it, but I'm so glad we had that time. 355 00:18:45,583 --> 00:18:48,377 I'm stoked to be in Portugal, and although I'm alone, 356 00:18:48,378 --> 00:18:52,214 I've got a lot to work with because we already prepared for this. 357 00:18:52,215 --> 00:18:54,925 So, Jessie, how are you feeling for your heat? 358 00:18:54,926 --> 00:18:56,301 Uh, I'm excited. 359 00:18:56,302 --> 00:18:58,345 I always get, like, excited to compete. 360 00:18:58,346 --> 00:19:00,556 Uh, it's interesting comp... 361 00:19:00,557 --> 00:19:02,975 or, like, preparing without my dad here. 362 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:06,228 You do have to apply yourself and just be like your biggest critic. 363 00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:09,898 But then also, like, got to give yourself some support and encouragement. 364 00:19:09,899 --> 00:19:13,360 Otherwise, you'll probably just crumble being too hard on yourself. 365 00:19:13,361 --> 00:19:16,154 And this is your first stop without him, right? 366 00:19:16,155 --> 00:19:17,990 First stop this year without him. 367 00:19:17,991 --> 00:19:20,033 We wanted to even get my mom to come this year. 368 00:19:20,034 --> 00:19:21,910 But it was such a terrible year. 369 00:19:21,911 --> 00:19:25,122 Like, money-wise, and every comp was... 370 00:19:25,123 --> 00:19:27,291 I mean, every trip was, like, so expensive. 371 00:19:27,292 --> 00:19:29,918 And then, like, we had our car break down. 372 00:19:29,919 --> 00:19:34,882 So, what was gonna be, like, hopefully all three of us became, like, just me. 373 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:36,675 It's very nice to have you here. 374 00:19:36,676 --> 00:19:39,344 I am so grateful, and my family keeps going, 375 00:19:39,345 --> 00:19:42,014 "Please make sure that you say 'thank you' for us." 376 00:19:42,015 --> 00:19:43,932 Like, we're so grateful that... 377 00:19:43,933 --> 00:19:46,184 And I feel comfortable that I've got good people around. 378 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:49,021 That I'm not just, like, alone in a foreign country. 379 00:19:49,022 --> 00:19:51,148 I'll never be able to thank you enough. 380 00:19:51,149 --> 00:19:53,275 It's such a privilege, and you're such a joy to have. 381 00:19:53,276 --> 00:19:54,902 Seriously, it's so fun. 382 00:19:54,903 --> 00:19:56,320 -Yeah. -All right. 383 00:19:56,321 --> 00:19:57,779 -Ready to surf? -Let's go. 384 00:19:57,780 --> 00:19:58,907 Let's go. 385 00:20:00,325 --> 00:20:02,951 It's the morning of the comp, and I'm so excited. 386 00:20:02,952 --> 00:20:04,953 I'm praying that this event goes well 387 00:20:04,954 --> 00:20:07,582 and that I can make some heats and some prize money. 388 00:20:08,166 --> 00:20:10,208 My parents make such a sacrifice. 389 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:13,962 I would love to go home with a bit of cash and a much better result. 390 00:20:13,963 --> 00:20:16,882 Given my recent heat mistakes, 391 00:20:16,883 --> 00:20:19,468 my strategy at this stage is to get a lot more waves. 392 00:20:19,469 --> 00:20:21,053 Than I've been getting. 393 00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:23,639 I'm surfing against Kika. 394 00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:27,184 Kika's surfed here a lot because she's from close by, 395 00:20:27,185 --> 00:20:29,603 so she definitely is well experienced. 396 00:20:29,604 --> 00:20:31,648 It's gonna add a bit more of a challenge. 397 00:20:54,963 --> 00:20:58,341 Welcome to day two, women's EDP Ericeira Pro. 398 00:21:03,054 --> 00:21:05,139 Trust yourself, let it come. 399 00:21:06,099 --> 00:21:08,100 -Let it come. -I just wanna shout. 400 00:21:08,101 --> 00:21:10,018 It will be fine, take it easy. 401 00:21:10,019 --> 00:21:12,062 Keep going forward. 402 00:21:12,063 --> 00:21:14,606 You heard me? Move forward. 403 00:21:14,607 --> 00:21:17,192 Wait, come from the back, wait. 404 00:21:17,193 --> 00:21:18,986 You go back and wait. 405 00:21:18,987 --> 00:21:20,028 I just want to get in. 406 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:21,739 - Soon - I will try. 407 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:23,825 Eighteen minutes. 408 00:21:24,742 --> 00:21:26,743 When she says she is ready, she is on. 409 00:21:26,744 --> 00:21:28,037 Twelve to go. 410 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:31,289 When I didn't have priority, I went there. 411 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:34,793 -Yeah, because this is immediately... -Yeah, if you make two big turns there, 412 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:37,879 it's where the... Five turns from there. 413 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:41,758 Yeah. I think the judges will love this way more. 414 00:21:41,759 --> 00:21:45,513 I want to be catching more waves. That's been my downfall throughout. 415 00:21:46,305 --> 00:21:47,973 I need to get on waves immediately 416 00:21:47,974 --> 00:21:50,392 and be a lot less selective. 417 00:21:50,393 --> 00:21:52,019 -Good luck. -Thank you. 418 00:21:52,020 --> 00:21:54,396 I want to be busy in my heat. 419 00:21:54,397 --> 00:21:56,648 I only get nervous when it comes to choosing waves. 420 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:58,191 Then catch lots of them. 421 00:21:58,192 --> 00:22:00,610 If I get good results in these last two events, 422 00:22:00,611 --> 00:22:06,575 could be a big possibility to save my spot in the top ten. 423 00:22:06,576 --> 00:22:09,453 So that's my goal, just to take it heat by heat. 424 00:22:09,454 --> 00:22:11,455 And I'm really excited to get out there. 425 00:22:11,456 --> 00:22:14,666 I love this wave, so hopefully I can get some good ones. 426 00:22:16,711 --> 00:22:18,670 {\an8}All right, let's set this one up. 427 00:22:18,671 --> 00:22:21,673 {\an8}In red, a wave underway already, Kika Veselko. 428 00:22:21,674 --> 00:22:23,467 Yeah, nice carve here. 429 00:22:23,468 --> 00:22:25,052 A really long line. 430 00:22:25,053 --> 00:22:28,805 Kika, she has the right tempo... 431 00:22:28,806 --> 00:22:31,516 I feel like she always waits a lot in between her maneuvers, 432 00:22:31,517 --> 00:22:33,393 and leads the way really well. 433 00:22:38,316 --> 00:22:40,692 {\an8}This is white, Jessie, 434 00:22:40,693 --> 00:22:43,028 {\an8}with a bit of an under-the-lip snap. 435 00:22:43,029 --> 00:22:45,322 {\an8}Gets around it. Wave... 436 00:22:45,323 --> 00:22:47,032 Gets a bit sleepy. 437 00:22:47,033 --> 00:22:51,245 So she's just waiting for the wave to kind of open up, and bang. 438 00:22:52,663 --> 00:22:54,539 And here it goes, a good-looking set 439 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:57,167 for the 2022 World Junior Champ. 440 00:22:57,168 --> 00:23:00,337 Kika Veselko driving down the line, 441 00:23:00,338 --> 00:23:01,922 and keeps that rail in the water. 442 00:23:01,923 --> 00:23:04,132 Just buries it, commits hard to the turn. 443 00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:06,134 That one snaps out a bit whippy. 444 00:23:06,135 --> 00:23:10,222 Does well to control it, but again really looking for a section 445 00:23:10,223 --> 00:23:11,723 to hit hard there. 446 00:23:11,724 --> 00:23:13,767 Gives it the treatment to finish on the end. 447 00:23:17,146 --> 00:23:19,189 For Niekerk, this heat's fired up. 448 00:23:19,190 --> 00:23:21,525 Loads more action. It was a sluggish start. 449 00:23:21,526 --> 00:23:22,776 And now we're on. 450 00:23:22,777 --> 00:23:25,153 There goes Jessie. She'll snap that once. 451 00:23:25,154 --> 00:23:28,657 So get caught behind in her last fight, this one much more in the pocket 452 00:23:28,658 --> 00:23:30,784 and able to really see sections 453 00:23:30,785 --> 00:23:32,703 with point scoring opportunities. 454 00:23:33,329 --> 00:23:35,455 This was the best wave of Jessie so far. 455 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:36,623 She didn't fall. 456 00:23:36,624 --> 00:23:40,670 She put together a couple of maneuvers, and this last one was really nice. 457 00:23:42,839 --> 00:23:45,090 Here's the Brazilian, Hinckel. 458 00:23:45,091 --> 00:23:47,134 A bit meaty section here, 459 00:23:47,135 --> 00:23:49,470 and loads of power driving that rail. 460 00:23:50,346 --> 00:23:52,097 And really finding her way. 461 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:55,725 Explosive into the lip, just the line to get ultra aggressive. 462 00:23:55,726 --> 00:23:57,686 Does very well to hang on. 463 00:23:57,687 --> 00:23:59,688 So, it'll be interesting to see where this one goes. 464 00:23:59,689 --> 00:24:03,985 Meanwhile, whoa, that was a wicked quick snap from Veselko. 465 00:24:05,778 --> 00:24:09,281 A little carve into a pocket here, and look down the line. 466 00:24:09,282 --> 00:24:12,577 She seen something that she likes. She'll get there and go into the lip. 467 00:24:13,286 --> 00:24:15,120 Meanwhile, here's Tya, whoa! 468 00:24:15,121 --> 00:24:16,580 Great first hit. 469 00:24:16,581 --> 00:24:17,831 Such good timing. 470 00:24:17,832 --> 00:24:19,791 There's the jam on the rail. 471 00:24:19,792 --> 00:24:21,418 Even the setup turns look sparky. 472 00:24:21,419 --> 00:24:23,587 -She needs a finish here. -Wow. 473 00:24:23,588 --> 00:24:25,839 She'll drift out the tail. 474 00:24:25,840 --> 00:24:28,175 The pressure now on Kika Veselko. 475 00:24:28,176 --> 00:24:29,509 Drops to third. 476 00:24:29,510 --> 00:24:34,432 {\an8}I know that Kika can do it, but she's in a hard position right now. 477 00:24:35,808 --> 00:24:39,269 {\an8}She served so well here every time and every year. 478 00:24:39,270 --> 00:24:43,858 So quite of a shocker, in my opinion, if she loses in this round. 479 00:24:55,328 --> 00:24:57,370 A disappointment for Portugal, 480 00:24:57,371 --> 00:24:59,332 {\an8}in terms of Kika Veselko bowing out. 481 00:25:02,376 --> 00:25:04,836 {\an8}That maneuver was pretty risky, actually. 482 00:25:04,837 --> 00:25:07,547 Last of red, Kika Veselko, 483 00:25:07,548 --> 00:25:09,049 with a 4.57. 484 00:25:09,050 --> 00:25:09,966 The last of red. 485 00:25:09,967 --> 00:25:13,845 4.57, so it was impossible for Kika Veselko 486 00:25:13,846 --> 00:25:15,764 {\an8}to jump to the second place. 487 00:25:24,398 --> 00:25:25,900 How can this be real? 488 00:25:34,951 --> 00:25:36,369 Your moves were good. 489 00:25:36,953 --> 00:25:38,621 Your timing was off. 490 00:25:39,914 --> 00:25:41,081 Just a tad behind. 491 00:25:41,082 --> 00:25:42,290 That one at the end. 492 00:25:42,291 --> 00:25:43,584 And the first one. 493 00:25:46,671 --> 00:25:48,588 If anyone had caught the first one 494 00:25:48,589 --> 00:25:49,965 instead of the second one... 495 00:25:49,966 --> 00:25:51,549 It would be better. 496 00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:53,802 You were there, but you were waiting for her to go. 497 00:25:53,803 --> 00:25:55,345 In fourth place, white, 498 00:25:55,346 --> 00:25:56,722 Jessie Van Niekerk. 499 00:26:04,772 --> 00:26:06,983 That wasn't, like, my best surfing. 500 00:26:08,025 --> 00:26:11,778 So I just want more opportunities to be in a position to qualify for the CT. 501 00:26:11,779 --> 00:26:13,738 But if it takes ten years, 502 00:26:13,739 --> 00:26:15,949 I'm gonna work as hard as I can, 503 00:26:15,950 --> 00:26:17,743 in the big picture. 504 00:26:29,463 --> 00:26:30,505 Hello. 505 00:26:30,506 --> 00:26:32,340 I'm here to collect some prize money. 506 00:26:32,341 --> 00:26:33,591 Your name, please? 507 00:26:33,592 --> 00:26:36,386 Jessie Van Niekerk. From South Africa. 508 00:26:36,387 --> 00:26:37,637 Okay. 509 00:26:37,638 --> 00:26:39,931 Even though I got knocked out straightaway, 510 00:26:39,932 --> 00:26:42,142 when you qualify for the Challenger events, 511 00:26:42,143 --> 00:26:44,519 you do earn prize money per round. 512 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:47,105 And each round, it probably doubles, roughly. 513 00:26:47,106 --> 00:26:48,732 It goes a long way financially. 514 00:26:48,733 --> 00:26:50,567 Is it a bank transfer? 515 00:26:50,568 --> 00:26:52,694 -No, no. -It's cash? Yay! 516 00:26:55,031 --> 00:26:56,698 So much easier. 517 00:26:56,699 --> 00:26:59,618 But I should check it for you. Okay, perfect. 518 00:27:00,202 --> 00:27:01,245 Also... 519 00:27:06,208 --> 00:27:07,667 Yes, perfect. 520 00:27:07,668 --> 00:27:09,044 -Okay. -Thank you, guys. 521 00:27:09,045 --> 00:27:10,045 Bye. 522 00:27:12,214 --> 00:27:14,716 It will go a long way. It will. 523 00:27:14,717 --> 00:27:18,845 Brazil accommodation and my flight to home. 524 00:27:20,097 --> 00:27:21,556 Yay. 525 00:27:33,110 --> 00:27:35,070 We're going back to the heat. 526 00:27:35,071 --> 00:27:39,032 I was really impressed on how you handled the loss. 527 00:27:39,033 --> 00:27:40,992 I felt like I surfed pretty well, 528 00:27:40,993 --> 00:27:42,911 even though there were a couple of mistakes. 529 00:27:42,912 --> 00:27:45,622 And now I know for next time. 530 00:27:45,623 --> 00:27:48,208 I feel like we've been punished 531 00:27:48,209 --> 00:27:49,751 because of the waves. 532 00:27:49,752 --> 00:27:52,837 I don't know, I think it's the same conditions for everyone, 533 00:27:52,838 --> 00:27:55,131 and there's no excuses. 534 00:27:55,132 --> 00:27:58,259 Let's go to the last wave you got. The lay back. 535 00:27:58,260 --> 00:28:01,805 There was one way that this lay back could have been the score. 536 00:28:01,806 --> 00:28:04,891 It wasn't really a lay back. I laid back, but... 537 00:28:04,892 --> 00:28:06,768 Being too hard on yourself. 538 00:28:06,769 --> 00:28:09,062 No, look, look how the board just flowed... 539 00:28:09,063 --> 00:28:11,607 -That's a lay back. -But it floats. 540 00:28:12,233 --> 00:28:13,817 It's like just a normal turn. 541 00:28:13,818 --> 00:28:16,152 I think it was a really good turn. 542 00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:17,862 This is a very hard turn to do, 543 00:28:17,863 --> 00:28:19,906 especially in this wave. 544 00:28:19,907 --> 00:28:22,325 For it to be the score, 545 00:28:22,326 --> 00:28:23,868 there was only one thing missing. 546 00:28:23,869 --> 00:28:26,663 Throw the tail in that direction 547 00:28:26,664 --> 00:28:29,834 so that the nose could get underneath you. 548 00:28:30,876 --> 00:28:32,710 And it would be easier for you to stand up 549 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:35,630 because you would have, like, the board underneath your body. 550 00:28:35,631 --> 00:28:37,173 And Brazil's just around the corner. 551 00:28:37,174 --> 00:28:40,761 And it's tough to be on that top five, and... 552 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:43,847 Only the consistent people are gonna make it. 553 00:28:43,848 --> 00:28:46,474 We have to prioritize consistency. 554 00:28:46,475 --> 00:28:48,726 Just get out of the water proud. 555 00:28:48,727 --> 00:28:50,603 Make heats. Reset. 556 00:28:50,604 --> 00:28:53,231 And always be ready for war. 557 00:28:53,232 --> 00:28:55,109 Yeah, that's it. I like that. 558 00:29:04,076 --> 00:29:07,580 In the beginning of the year, we decided not to do the Qualifying Series, 559 00:29:08,289 --> 00:29:10,832 and I think it was pretty good, right? 560 00:29:10,833 --> 00:29:12,167 Like, it worked. 561 00:29:12,168 --> 00:29:14,169 The regional Qualifying Series 562 00:29:14,170 --> 00:29:16,713 {\an8}and the Challenger Series happen at the same time. 563 00:29:16,714 --> 00:29:20,216 {\an8}This year, I decided to focus solely on the Challenger Series. 564 00:29:20,217 --> 00:29:24,637 {\an8}So it means that I don't get the points that I usually make from the QS. 565 00:29:24,638 --> 00:29:28,766 {\an8}That means that the only way to secure my spot on the Challenger Series next year 566 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:30,102 is to make it to the top. 567 00:29:30,686 --> 00:29:35,107 That's a big risk, but you got to take big risks to achieve big things. 568 00:29:35,691 --> 00:29:38,776 I think I have a big chance to qualify on the Challenger Series, right? 569 00:29:38,777 --> 00:29:41,070 Yeah, it's a great chance, yeah. 570 00:29:41,071 --> 00:29:43,865 Have a chance because in this year is the first year 571 00:29:43,866 --> 00:29:46,242 you make a semifinals. 572 00:29:46,243 --> 00:29:47,368 Yes. 573 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:49,662 And if you make a semifinals, 574 00:29:49,663 --> 00:29:51,372 is possible make a finals. 575 00:29:51,373 --> 00:29:52,833 True. 576 00:29:53,417 --> 00:29:54,626 Coffee? 577 00:29:54,627 --> 00:29:56,420 Yes, please. 578 00:30:00,090 --> 00:30:01,174 I look at the ranking. 579 00:30:01,175 --> 00:30:04,093 This year, you were in 10th. 580 00:30:04,094 --> 00:30:06,679 I was 30th place last year, 581 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:09,058 and this year I am 10th, so... 582 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:10,892 Mm. 583 00:30:10,893 --> 00:30:13,186 We just got to practice a lot on the waves 584 00:30:13,187 --> 00:30:14,604 that it's gonna be a day event. 585 00:30:14,605 --> 00:30:15,980 Yeah, but... 586 00:30:15,981 --> 00:30:17,482 here is very crowded. 587 00:30:17,483 --> 00:30:18,608 So crowded. 588 00:30:18,609 --> 00:30:20,818 All the girls surf really good here, 589 00:30:20,819 --> 00:30:23,196 um, especially the Portuguese girls. 590 00:30:23,197 --> 00:30:24,989 Like, they know how to read the wave well. 591 00:30:24,990 --> 00:30:27,867 I think it's difficult because it's a point break, 592 00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:30,912 but at the same time there's not like a place 593 00:30:30,913 --> 00:30:32,581 where it breaks all the time. 594 00:30:33,958 --> 00:30:37,585 Every day, you need to believe. 595 00:30:37,586 --> 00:30:39,671 -Yeah. -Believe in you. 596 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:42,340 Because if you don't believe in you, 597 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:43,800 what then? 598 00:30:43,801 --> 00:30:46,761 You have a pretty good mental state, 599 00:30:46,762 --> 00:30:50,099 and you kind of share that with me. 600 00:30:51,100 --> 00:30:52,225 That's pretty cool. 601 00:30:52,226 --> 00:30:53,351 Work. 602 00:30:53,352 --> 00:30:54,435 -The secret. -Yeah. 603 00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:56,104 -Work hard. -Work hard. 604 00:30:56,105 --> 00:31:00,233 I think this year was the best year for you. 605 00:31:00,234 --> 00:31:01,734 And I am very proud of you. 606 00:31:01,735 --> 00:31:02,777 Thank you. 607 00:31:02,778 --> 00:31:04,237 Thank you, Dad. Yes. 608 00:31:04,238 --> 00:31:06,239 And you are in evolution. 609 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:08,324 -I'll try my best. -Yeah. 610 00:31:08,325 --> 00:31:10,660 -Every single event. -Yeah. This is important. 611 00:31:10,661 --> 00:31:13,246 Every day, happy to surf. This is important. 612 00:31:13,247 --> 00:31:16,624 When in the morning, you surf, and then this breakfast. 613 00:31:16,625 --> 00:31:17,834 Oh, my God. 614 00:31:17,835 --> 00:31:19,627 -We're happy. -This is very happy. 615 00:31:19,628 --> 00:31:21,421 Yeah. We're living our best lives. 616 00:31:21,422 --> 00:31:22,797 Another coffee? 617 00:31:22,798 --> 00:31:24,716 No. Enough coffee. 618 00:31:41,233 --> 00:31:43,568 Good morning from Ericeira, Portugal. 619 00:31:43,569 --> 00:31:47,739 The Challenger Series back on the shores of Europe this autumn. 620 00:31:47,740 --> 00:31:49,907 And the order of business is trying to qualify 621 00:31:49,908 --> 00:31:53,661 for the 2025 Championship Tour through the Challenger Series. 622 00:31:53,662 --> 00:31:54,912 Stop five of six. 623 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:57,166 It's the EDP Ericeira Pro. 624 00:31:58,500 --> 00:32:00,793 Yeah, it's gonna be super tight. 625 00:32:04,214 --> 00:32:07,342 Want to go in this little space right there where there's less people? 626 00:32:07,343 --> 00:32:09,886 Incredible conditions, incredible surfing. 627 00:32:09,887 --> 00:32:12,138 I'm happy that I had a great first round 628 00:32:12,139 --> 00:32:14,808 and that my family is here to help me with my nerves. 629 00:32:15,267 --> 00:32:18,311 Have fun and try, that's it, okay? That's it. 630 00:32:18,312 --> 00:32:20,021 A lot of action. 631 00:32:20,022 --> 00:32:21,648 Every single surfer here, 632 00:32:21,649 --> 00:32:22,649 they are all good. 633 00:32:22,650 --> 00:32:24,817 So I just go with a lot of respect, 634 00:32:24,818 --> 00:32:27,654 and I know it's gonna be a hard heat. 635 00:32:27,655 --> 00:32:29,197 I'm a little bit nervous 636 00:32:29,198 --> 00:32:31,866 because there is no chance of me not getting it. 637 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:33,409 I have to do well. 638 00:32:33,410 --> 00:32:35,703 I have to make top two in this heat 639 00:32:35,704 --> 00:32:38,790 in order to keep my rankings in the Challenger Series. 640 00:32:38,791 --> 00:32:40,708 So failure is not an option. 641 00:32:40,709 --> 00:32:43,294 I have to be very selective with my word choice 642 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:46,005 because paddle out is really long 643 00:32:46,006 --> 00:32:48,216 and you only get 30 minutes in a heat. 644 00:32:48,217 --> 00:32:51,928 And realistically, I only get about two to three chances 645 00:32:51,929 --> 00:32:54,222 to manufacture a good score. 646 00:32:54,223 --> 00:32:56,934 15 minutes remaining. 647 00:32:59,812 --> 00:33:01,813 Making rounds is Sophia Medina. 648 00:33:01,814 --> 00:33:04,857 Ten on the ratings as well, the Brazilian. 649 00:33:04,858 --> 00:33:07,318 Ēwelei'ula Wong of Hawaii. 650 00:33:07,319 --> 00:33:11,698 Also out there in white and green, it'll be Sol Aguirre of Peru. 651 00:33:11,699 --> 00:33:14,158 So excited to get up to surf 652 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:16,577 against Sophia and Ēwe. 653 00:33:16,578 --> 00:33:19,163 We're good friends, but competing is competing. 654 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:21,290 My goal is to fight for those waves 655 00:33:21,291 --> 00:33:24,086 and don't let anybody get in my way because I'm planning on winning. 656 00:33:25,170 --> 00:33:27,296 I really want to make it to the final, 657 00:33:27,297 --> 00:33:28,716 so I need to make my next heat. 658 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,719 Once I get in the water, it's just me in the ocean, 659 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:34,430 and nothing gets in my way. 659 00:33:35,305 --> 00:34:35,729 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm