First major events emerge at WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico

The World Surf League (WSL) WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico, a qualifying series (QS) 1000 for men and women, made strong progress on opening day. The men’s Rounds 104 and 96 provided moments of magic with aerial maneuvers and power surfing before high tide overtook the swell, forcing event organizers to suspend competition after Round 96. Now, the Round 64 of top-seeded men is set, while the women await their debut.

Caleb Crozier takes flight and wins his debut in the round of 16

A decisive performance by Caleb Crozier (USA) took the Southern California competitor into the Round of 64 with his last-second aerial antics. Crozier needed a 6.16 (out of a possible 10) when he took off for his final attempt, with the clock expiring after he stood up, and landed a reverse aerial to secure a 7.50 and the series win over a Teo Grani (PAN), who also advanced.

“I was a wreck thinking God would just give me one more wave and I’d make it,” Crozier said. “I heard the countdown and thought I could do two laps or just go check out the section to do a jump. I did and thank God I made it. Being able to build confidence is a dream and I’m happy to build the house from here. I was so discouraged in my Virginia Beach heat that I just needed one wave after getting a good score so I’m happy we have waves here, it’s like a little Duranbah (Australia).”

Tex Mitchell advances to top 64 with early success

Back to the QS jersey in Virginia Beach and now the Outer Banks, Tex Mitchell (USA) reminded his opponents of his potential and powered through a straight air to set the tone in the Round of 96. Mitchell’s early exit at Virginia Beach only propelled the young Californian toward his debut here at the WRV Outer Banks to match the day’s best single wave score of 7.50.

“I was just trying to make turns and getting stuck, so I was hoping I could get to that section and luckily it gave me some energy,” Mitchell said. “I really like it here. There’s a lot more scenery, good vibes, good food and the waves are super fun.”

Cose Stoyanoff stays strong for the East Coast contingent

The East Coast itself Stoyanoff Sews (USA) put the field on early alert with a dynamic display of backhand surfing to total 13.15 (out of a possible 20). Stoyanoff took advantage of his knowledge of this lineup, coming from Virginia Beach just down the road, and now looks to further up the road against the top-ranked competitors.

“Pier Bowl is a lot of fun for my backhand and it feels good to see every wave I hit getting better and better,” Stoyanoff said. “I was excited when I got here and saw there were waves. I’m excited for the rest of the week. It looks like there will be some fun waves on Saturday and Sunday, so I’m looking forward to trying to get some sets in to get there.”

He also achieved victories in the round of 16. Carl’s Burger (USA), Kai Gale Grani(PAN), Giorgio Gomez (COLUMN), Jake Dodson (USA), Makai Castle (USA), Tender Lavik (USA), Matton Bath (USA), Sebastian Mendes (USA), Eeli’s temperament (FIN), Mason O’Toole (USA), Logan Radd (USA), Nicholas Epps(PUR), everyone moves on to the Round of 64 with plenty of momentum.

Event organizers will reconvene at 7:30 a.m. EDT for a possible meeting at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

WRV Outer Banks Pro Men’s Round of 96 Results:
FIRST SERIES: Carl Burger (USA) 12.10 BEAT Lukas McMahon (FIN) 10.80, Shane McNulty (USA) 9.75, Tai Miller-Caraballo (PRI) 8.30
Series 2: Tex Mitchell (USA) 12.25 DEF. Benji Lange (USA) 11.30, Max Ascher (USA) 9.60, Gabriel De Araujo (USA) 8.25
Series 3: Kai Gale Grani (PAN) 9.75 DEF. Oscar Urbina (CRC) 8.40, Ross Adams (USA) 7.10, Charlie Denham (USA) 7.10
Series 4: Caleb Crozier (USA) 13.75 DEF. Teo Grani (PAN) 12.50, Tommaso Layson (BRB) 12.15, Eddie Traniello (USA) 2.65
QUALIFYING 5: Giorgio Gomez (COL) 9.70 DERR. Miles McCall (USA) 9.20, Taylor Tice (USA) 8.10, Brad Ettinger (USA) 7.15
QUALIFYING 6: Jake Dodson (USA) 9.90 DEFEATED Ryder Smith (USA) 8.00, Ocean Gittens (BRB) 7.35, Jonny Herrouin (USA) 6.70
Series 7: Cose Stoyanoff (USA) 13.15 DEF. Teddy Wittemann (USA) 9.55, Giacomo Mesinas (USA) 7.10, Milo Faure (FRA) 3.50
ELIMINATORY 8: Makai Castle (USA) 9.75 DERR. Gavin Bren (USA) 7.60, Blaze Roche (USA) 7.50, Luke Rebensdorf (USA) 5.90
Series 9: Laird Lavik (USA) 9.90 DEF. Mikel Kauffmann (PRI) 8.00, Bo Raynor (USA) 7.50, Tucker Coleman (USA)
Series 10: Matton Bain (USA) 10.80 DEF. Thomas Meekins (USA) 8.30, Juan Gerena Martínez (PUR) 7.65, Ramón Santiago (PUR) 6.55
Series 11: Sebastián Mendes (USA) 12.25 DEF. Gabriel Griffin (USA) 7.85, Toky Joe Kennedy Ravelomanantsoa (MDG) 7.05, Liam Knight (USA) 6.40
Series 12: Nadav Attar (ISR) 12.10 DEF. Eeli Timperi (FIN) 11.00, Sonny Witholt (USA) 8.00, Christian Schwarz (USA) 5.35
ELIMINATION 13: Mason O’Toole (USA) 6.90 BEAT Remy Armstrong (USA) 6.50, Cash Souter (USA) 6.40, Sage Katz (PRI) 4.70
ELIMINATORY 14: Logan Radd (USA) 11.75 DEFEATED William Hedleston (USA) 10.45, Fletcher Whittle (USA) 5.90, Taylor Meekins (USA) 3, 50
Series 15: Nicolás Epps (PRI) 9.40 DEF. Declan Fitzgerald (USA) 6.70, Beckham McCart (USA) 6.20, Dane Libby (USA) 3.40
HEAT 16: Loyal Kenworthy (USA) 3.80 DEF. Luke Godinez (USA) 3.50, Finn Castle (USA) 3.45, Cooper Jewell (USA) 3.05

WRV Outer Banks Pro Men’s Round of 104 Results:
FIRST EDITION: Shane McNulty (USA) 9.50 BEAT Mikel Kauffmann (PRI) 8.75, Noah Poteat (USA) 6.20, Joey Gale (BHS) 5.55
Series 2: Óscar Urbina (CRC) 9.50 DEF. Toky Joe Kennedy Ravelomanantsoa (MDG) 8.50, Asher Craft (USA) 3.85, Makai Bray (USA)
THIRD EDITION: Miles McCall (USA) 12.65 DEFEATED Remy Armstrong (USA) 11.50, Hunter Goodale (USA) 7.40, Thomas Moore (USA) 4.35
Series 4: Giacomo Mesinas (USA) 10.00 DEF. Declan Fitzgerald (USA) 8.85, Matteo Wander (USA) 7.75, Christopher Albury (BHS) 1.35

WRV Outer Banks Pro Men’s Team Round of 64 Matches:
HEAT 1: Blayr Barton (USA) vs. Titus Kaimana Santucci (USA) vs. Carl Burger (USA) vs. Benji Lange (USA)
SECOND SERIES: Kei Kobayashi (USA) vs. Anthony Fillingim (CRC) vs. Tex Mitchell (USA) vs. Lukas McMahon (FIN)
HOT 3: Jake Davis (USA) vs. Parker Cohn (USA) vs. Kai Gale Grani (PAN) vs. Teo Grani (PAN)
4th STAGE: Taro Watanabe (USA) vs. Dwight Pastrana (PUR) vs. Caleb Crozier (USA) vs. Oscar Urbina (CRC)
FIFTH EDITION: Lucas Owston (USA) vs. Tomas King (CRC) vs. Giorgio Gomez (COL) vs. Ryder Smith (USA)
QUALIFY 6: Tyler Gunter (USA) vs. Reed Platenius (CAN) vs. Jake Dodson (USA) vs. Miles McCall (USA)
HEAT 7: Luke Guinaldo (USA) vs. Manuel Selman (CHL) vs. Cose Stoyanoff (USA) vs. Gavin Bren (USA)
ELIMINATORY 8: Michael Dunphy (USA) vs. Sebastian Llompart (PRI) vs. Makai Castle (USA) vs. Teddy Wittemann (USA)
HEAT 9: Owen Moss (USA) vs. Chase Niemann (USA) vs. Laird Lavik (USA) vs. Thomas Meekins (USA)
HEAT 10: Kai Kushner (USA) vs. Will Deane (USA) vs. Matton Bain (USA) vs. Mikel Kauffmann (PRI)
ROUND 11: Sam Reidy (CRC) vs. Tosh Talbot (CRC) vs. Sebastian Mendes (USA) vs. Eeli Timperi (FIN)
EDITION 12: Wheeler Hasburgh (CAN) vs. Kepa Mendia (USA) vs. Nadav Attar (ISR) vs. Gabriel Griffin (USA)
EDITION 13: Taj Lindblad (USA) vs. Rex Hennings (USA) vs. Mason O’Toole (USA) vs. William Hedleston (USA)
ELIMINATORY 14: Cannon Carr (USA) vs. Greyson Grant (SWE) vs. Logan Radd (USA) vs. Remy Armstrong (USA)
HEAT 15: Ryland Rubens (USA) vs. Dylan Hord (USA) vs. Nicolás Epps (PRI) vs. Luke Godinez (USA)
ELIMINATORY 16: Ryan Huckabee (USA) vs. Kai Barton (USA) vs. Loyal Kenworthy (USA) vs. Declan Fitzgerald (USA)

Watch live
The WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico will take place from August 28 to September 1. Once the event is declared open, it will be streamed live on WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL YouTube channel and the free WSL app.