Lagido, Peniche/Portugal — The Rip Curl Women’s Pro Portugal, Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour, enjoyed a mammoth day of competition for Day 1 of the waiting period, completing Rounds 1, 2 and 3 in offshore three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) waves at the backup venue of Lagido.
Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour rookie and current ASP Women’s World No. 8, was the standout on Day 1 of the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Portugal, netting the day’s high heat total of a 17.00 out of a possible 20 in her Round 3 heat.
“I’m stoked as the conditions all day have been really good,†Moore said. “I had a really nice heat with Rosanne (Hodge) and feel good. My board feels really good and I’m so thankful to Portugal for hosting us this year.â€Â … Details & Pictures