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.
After months of anticipation, the GromSearch National Champions presented by Banzai Bowls wrapped up its 21st season in the freshwater ramps of Waco, TX.
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.