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Australian Open of Surfing 2012




The Australian Open of surfing - Day 5 Highlights
Day 5 of the Australian Open of surfing and the action just keeps getting better and better! More.


The Australian Open of surfing - Day 4 Highlights
Lots of action on the day 4 of the Australian Open of Surfing. Eric Geiselman landed at Sydney airport this morning and two hours later was in a heat against 1999 ASP World Champion Mark Occhilupo... More.


The Australian Open of surfing - Day 3 Highlights
With critical points and prize money on offer the competition was fierce today for the opening round of the women's ASP 6-Star division. Check out the highlights. More.


The Phantom of the Skate Bowl
Super-slow motion Phantom camera footage from the Australian Open of Surfing skate bowl... More.


The Australian Open of surfing - Day 2 Highlights
The Women's Australian Open Of Surfing Pro Junior saw some massive scores being dropped all day with the field now reduced to just 2 surfers. Check out the highlights of the day! More.


The Australian Open of surfing - Day 1 Highlights
The Australian Open of surfing started today on a 1 - 2 foot (1 meter) punchy surf. More.


Australian Open opening weekend goes off at Manly
Highlights from the opening weekend of the Australian Open of Surfing in Manly. Photo: Liquidvisionsphotography.com More.


Australian Open Of Surfing Starts In Style At Manly Beach
The opening day of the Australian Open of Surfing at Manly Beach presented by Hurley and Billabong saw Australasia’s best junior surfers doing battle in 1 – 2 foot (1 meter) punchy surf. More.


Australian Open Of Surfing Begins
Competition and festivities kicked off at Manly this morning as the Australian Open of Surfing got underway. More.


Welcome to Manly
Kim and Courtney tour the Australian Open of Surfing comp site at Manly... More.


The Playing Field - Beneath the Surface of Manly Beach
Why Manly's unique sea floor makes it one of Australia's best beaches. More.


Just a little bit of history - repeating?
Sydney surfing has come a long way in the last century. Here are a few highlights... More.


Australian Open of Surfing - Swell & Weather Forecast
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The Playing Field - Manly Beach
Barton Lynch breaks down Manly Beach, the venue of the 2012 Australian Open of Surfing presented by Hurley and Billabong. More.

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