Last year might've been a stinker for KS, but there was that one wave…
Ain’t a lot of surprises at the tour’s ball each year. Held in a cavernous conference centre that recently hosted the world tattoo championships, and overlooking the Gold Coast Highway, the prizes are mostly predetermined.
World champs? Gabs and Stephanie.
Runner-ups? Mick and Tyler.
But who cares when the best surfers in the world are trussed up in their suits and dresses and we get to taste the highlights of a year marked by three remarkable events: Gabriel’s world title, Kelly’s stinker of a year (relative!) and Julian Wilson’s redemption song.
And Kelly’s wave of the year, in his heat of the year against John John Florence? Have you ever seen anything more perfectly ridden or so astutely scored by the judges? Tens, of course.
And Julian’s move of the year?
Watch ’em here! (Or click on the monstrous play button on the photo.)
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I hear Dingo is writing for BeachGirt under the silly name “Beau Andrews” these days…
As much as I love Jordy (and JBay) no true “Wave of the Year” has a floater in it.
…yeah, I shuddered a little at that… but only a nominee!