LOCAL MOTION GUARUJA SURF PRO * * * * * *
ASP Men's 6 STAR World Qualifying Series (WQS) event
Brazilian Renato Galvao Claims Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro Over Patrick Gudauskas
GUARUJA, Sao Paulo (Sunday, October 4, 2009) – Brazilian Renato Galvao has taken out the Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro, besting the American Patrick Gudauskas in a great match-up in the final. In addition to racking up US$20,000 for today’s efforts, Galvao’s win rockets him from 70th to 37nd on the ASP WQS Men’s Tour ratings.
Galvao started the final heat of the historic 100th WQS Event in Brazil very slow with Gudauskas surfing two regular waves (5.83 and 6.33 points out a possible of 10), missing 20 minutes to go, Galvao started to erupt in good waves of two-to-three foot (0.5 to 1 meter) at Tombo Beach with a flurry of excellent scoring rides, a 8.00 and a 7.70 in the opening half of the heat to the delight of the good crowd presented at the beach
“I’m feeling very excited because the fans here twisted a lot for me, not only now in the end, but every day. I love Guaruja so I am very happy with this result and with this crowd on the beach. The final was incredible, Patrick is such a good surfer and I just wanna thank God for final and for this great event here in Guaruja” said Galvao, who also commented about his goals for this end of season after his victory at Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro.
“This year I really wanted to run more events but I was not abble to, I had a 9th in Noronha and a 5th in Portugal, and this victory help me a lot in the Ranking, so now I will go to Rio, and maybe to Canary and California before Hawaii, so let’s see what happens” completed Galvao.
This was Galvao’s second win at the Tour, he won in England in 2004. Finishing with 12.16 points (out a possible of 20) in the great final of Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro. Gudauskas was happy with his result and had one of the best performances in the event. With the result he moved from 5th to the 4th place in the Ranking.
“I really wanted to win here. I did a few semis and finals this year and really wanted to win a event here in Brazil, but Renato got good waves and I congratulate him for this victory" said Gudauskas, who took $ 10,000 and 2188 points for second place at Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro.
"The waves in the final improved a little bit, perhaps we had the best waves of day, so there was a great final for sure. I really want to win a event this year so this will be my goal until the end, so I'm not really thinking to much about ranking" conclued Gudauskas.
His last victory in Tombo Beach was against the South African Brandon Jackson in the semifinals number two. Brandon was one of the highlights of the event after sending back home the Australian and one of the favorites for the title of the Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro, Owen Wright in the last quarters.
"I came to Brazil focused in get good results and finish in third here was great" said Jackson, who has risen from 31th to the 21th position on the WQS Ranking in Guaruja. "I started this year very well, but them I had a few bad results during this season, so this result here certainly brings me more motivation to fight for a place in the Top 15. We have some important events ahead and I know I have good chances of qualifying, but I'll need to repeat good results like this now, in Rio and also in the other events including Hawaii, where everything is decided".
In third place also at Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro finish the Brazilian Pablo Paulino, who won the third quarter-finals over another great competitor Brazilian Marco Polo, but unfortunately in the semis against Galvao, Pablo didn’t found his rhythm.
"I'm happy to made the semis. I really enjoy Guaruja and I'll always want to surf well here. But now I will try an even better result in Rio and in the Canary Islands to improve my position. This year still hard to classify me to the ASP Dream Tour, but I will fight until the end" promised Paulino, who moved to 33th position in the WQS. Pablo also has two world titles in the ASP World Pro Junior, in 2004 and 2007.
The ASP Men’s WQS Tour now goes to Rio de Janeiro, with another 6 star event at Arporador Beach.
The 2009 Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro is presented by Suzuki Cars, with a realization of Guaruja City Hall and The Ministration of Turism and Culture of Brazilian Federal Government, with the support of Mr. William Woo and Tent Beach, Surf Trip, Surf Xpress, Cannel Bay, Pier 7 Surf Shops, and Su.fresh, Vibe and Steam. This event is sanctioned by ASP South America with the organization of Sao Paulo Surfing Federation and Event Tools Promotions. Webcast live at www.localmotion.com.br.
GREAT FINAL OF LOCAL MOTION GUARUJA SURF PRO:
Final: Renato Galvão (BRA) 15.70 def. Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 12.16
SEMI-FINALS OF LOCAL MOTION GUARUJA SURF PRO:
Heat 1: Renato Galvão (BRA) 10.43 def. Pablo Paulino (BRA) 7.17
Heat 2: Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 14.00 def. Brandon Jackson (ZAF) 13.20
QUARTERS-FINALS OF LOCAL MOTION GUARUJA SURF PRO:
Heat 1: Renato Galvão (BRA) 11.50 def. Glenn Hall (IRL) 3.76
Heat 2: Pablo Paulino (BRA) 13.60 def. Marco Polo (BRA) 11.07
Heat 3: Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 14.60 def. Jayke Sharp (AUS) 11.33
Heat 4: Brandon Jackson (ZAF) 13.16 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 7.90
2009 WQS RANKING – after 31 events:
01: Daniel Ross (AUS) – 14.975 points
02: Jadson Andre (BRA) – 14.813
03: Owen Wright (AUS) – 14.338
04: Patrick Gudauskas (USA) – 13.551
05: Adam Melling (AUS) – 13.026
06: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) – 12.150
07: Joan Duru (FRA) – 12.050
08: Blake Thornton (AUS) – 11.925
09: Brett Simpson (USA) – 11.863
10: Travis Logie (ZAF) – 11.851
11: Austin Ware (USA) – 11.575
12: Dusty Payne (HAW) – 11.425
13: Glenn Hall (IRL) – 11.200
14: Willian Cardoso (BRA) – 11.151
15: Luke Munro (AUS) – 11.139
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