Reef 2012 Haleiwa Pro
Reef Hawaiian Pro, Haleiwa, 2012: Legend Kaipo Jaquias won the event in 1996 and 1998. Kauai's Sebastian Zietz ended up taking home the trophy, marking his first major win of his five-year pro surfing career and qualified for the 2013 ASP World Tour. Zietz gained insane momentum through the event, which helped him during the final against John John Florence. 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.