Reef 2012 Haleiwa Pro
Reef Hawaiian Pro, Haleiwa, 2012: Gavin Gillette is a veteran of Ali'i Beach Park and it showed. Gillette was eliminated during Heat 8 against Jadson Andre, Perth Standlick and Gabriel Medina. Although his scores probably weren't exactly what he had hoped, Gillette was able to rack up some high scoring waves. Just not enough. Photo: ASP.
In 1983, the first Triple Crown was organized to showcase surfers’ abilities at three of the most famed surf spots to date: Pipe, Sunset Beach, and Haleiwa’s Ali’i Beach. In its 39th year, the Triple Crown is destined to showcase some insane battles between the biggest names in professional surfing.
As the Reef Hawaiian Pro kicks off this week, swell is expected to reach a highly anticipated 20-30 feet. After nine events, Mick Fanning holds the World Championship Tour rankings and the lead over Kelly Slater.
Here’s a look through the years at one of the most prestigious events in surfing – the Triple Crown of Surfing. Watch all the live action here.