The U.S. Open of Surfing is a week-long surfing competition held annually during the summer in Huntington Beach, California. Generally held on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, the U.S. Open is part of the qualification process for the ASP World Tour and is an ASP Prime Event. The U.S. Open, then called the West Coast Surfing Championship, was first held in 1959. In 1964 it became known as the United States Surfing Championships. In 1982 it became known as the OP Pro for its sponsor. The event was named the U.S. Open of Surfing in 1994. Spending at the nine-day event adds $21.5 million to the Orange County economy and $16.4 million in Huntington Beach. Lets make the prize 1 Million next year!!!!
US OPEN OF SURFING 2011 HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA
Mapping it out...
Jamie Sterling & I hanging with the GoPro Crew
Hurley & Nike $$$
Had dinner with Team Red Bull, Kai Lenny & Jamie Sterling
Private Party Featuring Too Short
Hanging with Tommy Curren & Jamie Sterling @ Pipeline to a Cure Cystic Fibrosis Charity Event
Kelly Slater coming in from the semi final
Facing North "Full House"
Micah Nickens front row and center haha
Facing South "Packed with fans & spectators"
Kelly Slater Wins the US Open Of Surfing 2011
I assure you it's not about the $100,000.00 it's about the Passion! @kellyslater 2011 US Open Of Surfing Champion Cheeeee!