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Would you go if you had the lineup all to yourself? We'll let the professionals handle that... Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Kai Otton on the peak. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Sebastian Zietz airdropping into the barrel his backside. He made it. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Seabass on a roll. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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A-frame teepees are lining the North Shore. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Well, the swell definitely came in... Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Previous Pipe Masters champion, Jeremy Flores fully commited. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Flores pulling into a gem. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Kai Otton racing through the tube. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Mason Ho didn't want to ruin anyone's day, but with 10's and 9 point scores, he was bound to knock down a few world title dreams. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Paddling over the unruly peak. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Wednesday morning was no joking matter. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Paddle overs... Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Sebastian Zietz tucking in. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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Seabass hidden from view. Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
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The SPIT! Photo: Shannon Marie Quirk @shannonreporting
Although things got off to a slow start, the Pacific shook its morning sickness and turned out to be one of the most memorable days in the history of the Billabong Pipe Masters. Between Mick Fanning’s tragic loss, Bede Durbidge’s nasty wipeout that landed him in the hospital, and the several surfers who were knocked off tour, yesterday was quite the emotional trip. Tune in to finals day. We will be crowning both a Pipeline Master champion and world champion.
Photo gallery by Shannon Marie Quirk (Shannon Reporting). Follow her Instagram @shannonreporting