Giant Killer

Prestwich ripped apart his heat, posting an impressive two-wave-heat-tally of 16.10 out of 20 to Reynolds on 14.00.He will surf his round two heat on Wednesday. 

Some of the high seeded surfers to hit the water this week include Reigning ASP Women's World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW), Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), Dane Reynolds (USA), Julian Wilson (AUS), Tiago Pires (PRT) and many more.

The Hurley Australian Open of Surfing 2014 is a nine-day event (Feb 8th-16th) which will showcase the world’s best surfers, skateboarders, music and art at iconic Manly Beach, Sydney. Owned and produced by IMG Australia, the global youth and sporting event is expected to attract an audience of in excess of 175,000 people.

Inspired by the US Open of Surfing held in Huntington Beach, California, the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing boasts a line up of the top-rated 6-star men's and women's ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Qualifying Tour surf talent, men’s and women's world junior star-athletes, and a world-class line-up of skateboarding talent.

Upcoming ASP World Tour Events

Feb 10-16 - Hurley Australian Open of Surfing at Manly Beach (Men's & Women's ASP 6-Star rated Qualifying Series events)
Feb 17-23 - Burton Toyota Pro, Hunter Ports Women's Classic at Newcastle's Surfest (Men's & Women's ASP 6-Star rated Qualifying Series events)
Feb 26 - ASP World Surfing Awards at the Gold Coast Arts Centre
March 1-12 - Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast (Men's & Women's ASP World Championship Tour)
April 2-13 - Drug Aware Margaret River Pro (Men's & Women's ASP World Championship Tour)
April 16-27 - Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (Men's & Women's ASP World Championship Tour)