Today was a big day as we wrapped up the Gidget Pro at Sunset Beach. 17 year old wildcard, Carissa Moore took 1st today, in one of the most exciting finals we've seen this year at the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. She had a two-wave total of 14.24 just enough to take home that $12,000 check. Stephanie Gilmore at 21 years old, bagged her 3rd consecutive ASP World Title, making history as the only surfer ever to win the prestigious crown each year they've competed on the ASP World Tour level (men’s or women’s). And Leila Hurst was also crowned today, as the 2009 Rookie of the Triple Crown. The girls really stepped it up today, if you didn't see the action that was going on, I suggest you check out the heats on demand on the Triple Crown website, the girls were shredding today.






1st - 14.24 Carissa Moore HAW
2nd - 13.07 Sally Fitzgibbons AUS
3rd - 12.17 Stephanie Gilmore AUS
4th - 11.17 Alana Blanchard HAW








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The Gidget Pro champion will be crowned today.



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An inconsistent rising swell has put both the Gidget Pro on Standby until signs of more consistent surf appear. Stand by for status update at 8am (HST).



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Round 1 of the Gidget Pro commences today @ 12pm (HST) in 4-6ft waves at Sunset Beach.



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The Wave: The venue that is known to make or break a champion. A deep-water spot of ferocious power and uncompromising volume. This wave demands spontaneity as it lurches and heaves with unpredictability. It promises a ride of unparalleled adrenalin or a wipeout you’ll never forget.

Distance from Turtle Bay Resort: approximately 3 miles, west.

Past Champions:

2008 - Stephanie Gilmore, Australia

2007 - Sofia Mulanovich, Peru

2006 - Melanie Bartels, Hawaii

2005 - Chelsea Georgeson, Australia

2004 - Layne Beachley, Australia

2003 - Sofia Mulanovich, Peru

2002 - Neridah Falconer, Australia

2001 - Jacqueline Silva, Brazil

2000 - Layne Beachley, Australia

1999 - Layne Beachley, Australia

1998 - Sandie Ryan, Australia

1997 - Layne Beachley, Australia

1996 - Layne Beachley, Australia

1995 - Pauline Menczer, Australia

Victory Tally:

Australia - 10

Peru - 2

Hawaii - 1

Brazil - 1

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