For Immediate Release
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) International
Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
ASP World Title Event No. 4 of 11
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
July 14 - 24, 2011
Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay ON in Pumping Conditions at Jeffreys Bay
Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, former two-time ASP World Champion and two-time past winner of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, will take on compatriot Kai Otton (AUS), 31, in Round 3 of competition this morning.
Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 23, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Event No. 4 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, will recommence this morning with Round 3 at 7:15am in consistent four-to-six foot (1.5 metre) surf.
After navigating a period of tricky swell, event organizers have been greeted with excellent conditions this morning, opening with Round 3 of competition and putting Rounds 4 and 5 on standby.
“It’s been a lengthy wait but we’re excited to have such good surf on offer today and will be making the most of it,” Rich Porta, ASP International Head Judge, said. “We’ll start this morning at 7:15am with Round 3, 30-minute heats and put Rounds 4 and 5 on standby. Good luck to all our competitors today.”
Up first this morning will be Jeremy Flores (FRA), 23, against Daniel Ross (AUS), 28, in Heat 1 of Round 3.
The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay will be webcast LIVE via http://www.billabongpro.com
Surfline, official forecasters for the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, are calling for a solid SSW push through the day.
BILLABONG PRO JEFFREYS BAY ROUND 3 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Jeremy Flores (FRA) vs. Daniel Ross (AUS)
Heat 2: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. Jadson Andre (BRA)
Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Dusty Payne (HAW)
Heat 4: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. Heitor Alves (BRA)
Heat 5: Julian Wilson (AUS) vs. Kieren Perrow (AUS)
Heat 6: Jordy Smith (ZAF) vs. Travis Logie (ZAF)
Heat 7: Mick Fanning (AUS) vs. Kai Otton (AUS)
Heat 8: Joel Parkinson (AUS) vs. Matt Wilkinson (AUS)
Heat 9: Owen Wright (AUS) vs. Adam Melling (AUS)
Heat 10: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. Alejo Muniz (BRA)
Heat 11: Michel Bourez (PYF) vs. Tiago Pires (PRT)
Heat 12: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Josh Kerr (AUS)
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