2012 Hyundai Nationals - Piha

 

January 19th

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Piha surfer Bevan Wiig competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL

Piha surfer Bevan Wiig competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL
  • Taranaki surfer Keone Campbell competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCP Taranaki surfer Keone Campbell competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCP 626 400 January 19th
  • Piha surfer Liam Joyce competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Piha surfer Liam Joyce competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 413 January 19th
  • Taranaki surfer Eli MacDonald competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Eli MacDonald competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 384 January 19th
  • Taranaki surfer Sean Kettle competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Sean Kettle competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 19th
  • Piha surfer Liam Joyce competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Piha surfer Liam Joyce competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 443 January 19th
  • Taranaki surfer Jamie Andrews competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Jamie Andrews competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 452 January 19th
  • Taranaki surfer Simon Deken competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Simon Deken competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 19th
  • Taranaki surfer Bachelor Tipene competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Bachelor Tipene competing on day three of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 441 January 19th
  • Piha surfer Bevan Wiig competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Piha surfer Bevan Wiig competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 19th
  • Mount Maunganui surfer Matt-Lewis Hewitt blazing a big backhand turn sending spray flying during whilst contesting the Open Men’s Division at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha today (Wednesday 17th January). Image by Photocpl ww Mount Maunganui surfer Matt-Lewis Hewitt blazing a big backhand turn sending spray flying during whilst contesting the Open Men’s Division at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha today (Wednesday 17th January). Image by Photocpl ww 626 400 January 18th
  • Richard Christie ranked 43rd in the world, and Billy Stairmand (Rag), ranked 79th drew each other in their first heat but easily progressed, Christie getting the nod over Stairmand this time around. Image by Craig Levers - PhotoCPL www.photocpl.co.nz — at Richard Christie ranked 43rd in the world, and Billy Stairmand (Rag), ranked 79th drew each other in their first heat but easily progressed, Christie getting the nod over Stairmand this time around. Image by Craig Levers - PhotoCPL www.photocpl.co.nz — at 626 411 January 18th
  • Billy Stairmand tearing into it at Piha Beach on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. Billy Stairmand tearing into it at Piha Beach on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. 626 442 January 18th
  • The man they are chasing, Jay Quinn (Gis), was in equally devastating form winning his heat despite a slow start on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. The man they are chasing, Jay Quinn (Gis), was in equally devastating form winning his heat despite a slow start on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. 626 454 January 18th
  • Bobby Hansen (Gis) that made a successful three-heat comeback to move into the quarterfinals on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. Bobby Hansen (Gis) that made a successful three-heat comeback to move into the quarterfinals on day 3 of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Craig Levers PhotoCPL - www.photocpl.co.nz — at Piha Beach. 626 417 January 18th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Sandy Bay surfer Manu Scott – Arrieta was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Under 16 Boys Division after winning his early heat in the first round. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Sandy Bay surfer Manu Scott – Arrieta was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Under 16 Boys Division after winning his early heat in the first round. Image by PhotoCPL 626 407 January 17th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Raglan’s Ben Poulter who riding the less preferred longboard, smashed his way through the best longboard proponents in New Zealand to make it to the final four surfers at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by Hyundai National Champs - Raglan’s Ben Poulter who riding the less preferred longboard, smashed his way through the best longboard proponents in New Zealand to make it to the final four surfers at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by 626 417 January 17th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Elliot Paerata - Reid surfing his way to the final eight surfers in the Under 16 Boys Division of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Elliot Paerata - Reid surfing his way to the final eight surfers in the Under 16 Boys Division of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 416 January 17th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Gisborne longboard surfer Michael Fitzharris slashing his way to the final of the Open Longboard Division on day two of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Gisborne longboard surfer Michael Fitzharris slashing his way to the final of the Open Longboard Division on day two of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 398 January 17th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Elliot Paerata - Reid surfing his way to the final eight surfers in the Under 16 Boys Division of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Elliot Paerata - Reid surfing his way to the final eight surfers in the Under 16 Boys Division of the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 17th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Mount Maunganui surfer Jordan Griffin flying down the line of a frothy wave during the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Mount Maunganui surfer Jordan Griffin flying down the line of a frothy wave during the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 409 January 17th
  • Bay of Plenty surfer Mackenzie Christie competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Bay of Plenty surfer Mackenzie Christie competing at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 429 January 16th
  • Bay of Plenty surfer Alex Dive at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Bay of Plenty surfer Alex Dive at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th
  • Bay of Plenty surfer Tim O’Connor. Image by PhotoCPL Bay of Plenty surfer Tim O’Connor. Image by PhotoCPL 626 414 January 16th
  • Bay of Plenty surfer Josh Taylor at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL Bay of Plenty surfer Josh Taylor at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha. Image by PhotoCPL 626 405 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha -Ben Poulter (Rag) used his shortboard style to complete big turns like the one pictured here on his backhand. Poulter is contesting four divisions at the event, the most of any contestant. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha -Ben Poulter (Rag) used his shortboard style to complete big turns like the one pictured here on his backhand. Poulter is contesting four divisions at the event, the most of any contestant. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha surfer Zen Wallis surfed a great heat to place second behind Ben Poulter in the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha surfer Zen Wallis surfed a great heat to place second behind Ben Poulter in the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Armie Armstrong who won the King of the Waves Stand Up Paddleboard Race at the end of the day. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Armie Armstrong who won the King of the Waves Stand Up Paddleboard Race at the end of the day. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Daniel Procter won the Open Longboard Division last time the event was contested at Piha in 2009. Today he posted 11.40 out of 20 points to win his heat and move through to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Daniel Procter won the Open Longboard Division last time the event was contested at Piha in 2009. Today he posted 11.40 out of 20 points to win his heat and move through to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Whangamata surfer Karl Aarsen progressed through the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Whangamata surfer Karl Aarsen progressed through the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 395 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Daniel Kereopa chases down his opponent during the surfing section of the Stand Up Paddleboard Division. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Daniel Kereopa chases down his opponent during the surfing section of the Stand Up Paddleboard Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 397 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Christchurch surfer Shayne Baxter has a talent for getting his massive stand up paddleboard in the most radical positions. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Christchurch surfer Shayne Baxter has a talent for getting his massive stand up paddleboard in the most radical positions. Image by PhotoCPL 626 410 January 16th
  • Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Whangamata surfer Lynden Kennings competing on his stand up paddleboards during the first day of action at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL Hyundai National Champs - Piha - Whangamata surfer Lynden Kennings competing on his stand up paddleboards during the first day of action at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 417 January 16th