Lay Day Called for Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Tracking Swell Over Next Few Days
Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, going for an early morning session at Jeffreys Bay.
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Tuesday, July 19, 2011) – An overnight drop in swell has prompted event organizers to call a lay day for the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in hopes of capitalizing on improved conditions projected over the next several days.
Event No. 4 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay has completed Round 1 and the opening six heats of Round 2, selecting the very best conditions on offer for the world’s best to sink their teeth into.
“Conditions this morning a looking less than inviting with only small inconsistent surf tracking through the lineup,” Rich Porta, ASP International Head Judge, said. “The energy we’ve been monitoring for a few days now is looking a bit better on the charts and we’ll be seeing a recommencement here in the next few days.”
Event organizers will reconvene tomorrow morning at 7am to assess conditions for a possible 7:30am start.
When competition resumes, up first will be Damien Hobgood (USA), 32, up against compatriot Taylor Knox (USA), 40, in Heat 7 of Round 2.
Highlights from the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay will be available via http://www.billabongpro.com
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REMAINING BILLABONG PRO JEFFREYS BAY ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 7: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. Taylor Knox (USA)
Heat 8: Michel Bourez (PYF) vs. Raoni Monteiro (BRA)
Heat 9: Brett Simpson (USA) vs. Adam Melling (AUS)
Heat 10: Patrick Gudauskas (USA) vs. Heitor Alves (BRA)
Heat 11: Kieren Perrow (AUS) vs. C.J. Hobgood (USA)
Heat 12: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) vs. Chris Davidson (AUS)
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