Another big day of competition at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing at Manly Beach saw the field culled to just eight Quarterfinalists for the women.
Carissa Moore (Hawaii), reigning ASP Women's World Champion continues her good form at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing by winning through to the Quarterfinals. Moore posted an early excellent 8.7 (out of a possible 10) ride to easily win the heat. Moore faces fellow Hawaiian Leila Hurst in tomorrow's Quarterfinal 1. The Hawaiians have dominated the women's draw, taking up five out of the eight Quarterfinal spots.
"I wasn't expecting the Hawaiians to be doing this well because we're not on our home ground and the surf is so small," Moore said. "I'm really happy for the Hawaiians, it's great. It's an exciting year for us, there's five Hawaiians on the women's ASP WCT this year and the last event of the year is in Maui! I'm so excited for the year ahead. I was surprised that Sally (Fitzgibbons) lost yesterday, because she's so good at finding waves and putting a good heat together."
