Big Weekend for Starboard at the Huntington Beach Pro
Leave a CommentTeam Starboard SUP came out gunning at this year’s Huntington Beach Pro, the third stop on the 2013 Stand Up World Tour.
From WatermanLeague.com:
Sean Poynter (Starboard) from Florida, but now residing in Southern California had somewhat of a home-court advantage, but surfed brilliantly through the heats on his way to the semi finals, clearly showing that he is very much in the Title Race once again this year, moving up to 4th place overall in the World Rankings after the first 3 events.
Sean’s flowing and dynamic style allowed him to power through some intensely competitive heats on his way to the semis, only to come up against the on form Lenny (Naish), where his event campaign would end with an impressive 3rd place. A great performance from the US leading star.
Sean had this to say about the event…
A little dissapointing to go down in my man on man semis but I’m really happy about how my surfing is feeling. With continued work with my coach Ian Cairns, nutrition/body holistics with Yann Quilfen, and awesome boards from Starboard and fins from FCS, I’m feeling good. Not to mention my new sponsor Freestyle Watches who’s keeping the time for me now. Stoked. It’s all helped to improve my game.
Excited for the next event in France at the end of Oct.
On the Womens’ side of things, Starboard Team Rider Izzy Gomez takes the overall win, and Vanina Walsh came in at third.
From WatermanLeague.com on Izzy:
The young and talented Izzy Gomez (Starboard) from Florida takes the world by storm in Surf City USA by securing the well deserved and highly acclaimed win against the widely regarded event favorite and Southern California local Candice Appleby.
In a fiercely contested Final heat, Izzy kept her composure and put on an impressive performance beyond her years to make history here on the Stand Up World Tour and propel her to 6th place overall in the World Rankings.With just one event remaining for the Women, it is still all to play for as they prepare for the final showdown of the year in France late October, as it all comes down to thew wire here on the Stand Up World Tour.
Each athlete will be able to discard their worst result after France is completed, with their 3 best finishes counting towards the overall rankings. Having missed Brazil, this will be crucial for Izzy coming into the last event of the year.
and from WatermaneLeague.com on Vanina:
Vanina Walsh (Starboard) stepped up to the plate here in Huntington Beach, as expected, to once again put on a performance way beyond her years, allowing her to finish in an impressive 3rd place overall.
With a consistent display of performance riding, Vanina proved to the world she has what it takes and will be looking in a strong position coming into the Final event in France, being able to discard her no show in Brazil and counting her 3rd place here and 3rd place at the Turtle Bay Pro back in February – she is currently lying in 4th place overall.
A great performance from the young talent from Oahu as we look forward to see how the season unfolds for her. Make sure to stay tuned to www.watermanleague.com to see how it all unfolds.
Congratulations guys!
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