Prior to this year’s Rottnest Rip Curl Search, the last Search event to run was back in 2011 held in San Francisco whereas a fresh-faced 17-year-old Gabriel Medina conquered Joel Parkinson.
Three-time World Champion Mick Fanning joins world-renowned names like Mark Richards, Layne Beachley and Tom Carroll for his outstanding contribution to the sport.
Mick Fanning has been awarded the event wildcard for the upcoming Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic, the third stop on the World Surf League 2021 Championship Tour.
After a long month of waiting and in a particular context, The Rip Curl Challenge La Nord took place this Sunday, March 28 in exceptional conditions and under a beautiful spring sun!