Jul 13, 2021
Quaid Fahrion was a big winner at Rip Curl GromSearch. Photo credit: Steve Morrissette
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The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Banzai Bowls found its way back to the ocean for the first time since 2019! Stop 1 of the 22nd GromSearch season kicked off this weekend, at the famed surf arena of Southside Huntington Beach Pier. 128 competitors entered this West Coast Qualifier, but only 16 finalists secured their spot in the coveted Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, going down this October at Churches.
Surfers were greeted with the fresh arrival of a strong south swell, allowing plenty of juice for competitors to work with. However, the swell brought with it strong currents and long paddles, making wave selection and time management a key factor at this stop. Finals Day saw buzzer- beater finishes, a few major upsets, fierce battles and huge maneuvers. An all Softech Expression Session broke up the intense action with some of the most fun surfing of the event. Out
The West Coast Board Riders’
WHEAT CUP Championship presented by SPORTOFKINGS will go down on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier starting at 7am on Saturday June 5
th, it was announced today by Darren ‘Brillo’ Brillhart, Commissioner of the West Coast Board Riders.
“We’re stoked to bring our top 6 clubs to Huntington to wrap up a challenging 2019/20 season.” said Brillo in making the announcement. “We have surfers of all ages representing their hometowns clubs coming to compete, and to honor our co-founder Casey Wheat at the same time with the WHEAT CUP makes it even better.”
Host club Huntington Beach Board Riders will be joined by the top two point-getters in the 3 WCBR regions, including North regional champs Santa Cruz Board Riders and runner-up Ventura Board Riders, Central regional champs Newport Beach Board Riders and runner-up HB Board Riders, with South regional champs San Clemente Board Riders and runner-up Encinitas Board Riders.