Sean Holmes Surfing Results

Jordy Goes To Back To Back At J-Bay

..al surfing’s most prestigious titles, Smith was touted as a favorite to defend his 2010 title, but faced several difficult heats on his way to victory. Smith opened his campaign by defeating wildcard Sean Holmes and Adam Melling in round one, and then dispatched close friend and fellow Durbanite, Travis Logie, in round three. From there, Smith eliminated 2010 semi-finalist Bede Durbidge, Florida’s Damien Hob

Inconsistent waves at the 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

..4 on the ASP World Title rankings, was in blistering form this morning, taking down lethal wildcard Sean Holmes is a closely-fought Round 2 battle. “It’s tricky out there today,” Burrow said. “It’s really cle.. Heat 1: Travis Logie (ZAF) 12.33 def. Shaun Payne (ZAF) 7.30 Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) 14.33 def. Sean Holmes (ZAF) 6.04 Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.10 def. Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.06 Heat 4: Adriano de So

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Round 2 ON in Clean Conditions

..://www.billabongpro.com For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com BILLABONG PRO JEFFREYS BAY ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS: Heat 1: Travis Logie (ZAF) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Travis Logie (ZAF) Heat 4: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. Gabe Kling (USA) Heat 5: Owen Wright (AUS) vs. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) Heat 6: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. Cor

ASP Top 34 Battle it Out in Elimination Round 2 at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

..4 on the ASP World Title rankings, was in blistering form this morning, taking down lethal wildcard Sean Holmes is a closely-fought Round 2 battle. “It’s tricky out there today,” Burrow said. “It’s really clean..S: Heat 1: Travis Logie (ZAF) 12.33 def. Shaun Payne (ZAF) 7.30 Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) 14.33 def. Sean Holmes (ZAF) 6.04 Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.10 def. Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.06 Heat 4: Adriano de Souz

Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 2 Photo And Video Highlights

..4 on the ASP World Title rankings, was in blistering form this morning, taking down lethal wildcard Sean Holmes is a closely-fought Round 2 battle. “It’s tricky out there today,” Burrow said. “It’s really clean,.. Heat 1: Travis Logie (ZAF) 12.33 def. Shaun Payne (ZAF) 7.30 Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) 14.33 def. Sean Holmes (ZAF) 6.04 Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.10 def. Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.06 Heat 4: Adriano de

The Battle Of Round 2 at Billabong Pro JBay

JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Monday, July 18, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay recommenced today with the first six heats of Round 2 taking advantage of an unexpected clean pulse through the iconic pointbreak. Event No. 4 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay plays a crucial role in both the hunt for the 2011 ASP World Title as well as the requalific

J-Bay Day 2: This is the Second Round

..caption); } }); }); });Photos by Ryan Miller No, it’s not classic Jeffrey’s, but remember the kak they surfed in Rio? Compared to that, this cute little lineup looks like...J-Bay.Taj smoked wildcard Sean Holmes in their Round 2 heat. Apparently Sean isn’t a giant killer unless J-Bay’s giant.Bede’s back! The White Fijian used pretty turns like this to top South African Shaun Joubert, who replaced Bobby Marti

J-Bay starts Round 2

..aj had the roughest match-up of the round against one of the tour's most notorious Wildcards in Sean Holmes. Holmes surfs J-Bay as well as anyone on earth, but luckily Taj had the advantage in the small cond.. Heat 1: Travis Logie (ZAF) 12.33 def. Shaun Payne (ZAF) 7.30 Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) 14.33 def. Sean Holmes (ZAF) 6.04 Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.10 def. Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.06 Heat 4: Adriano de So

Lay Day in South Africa for World’s Best Surfers at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

..://www.billabongpro.com For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com BILLABONG PRO JEFFREYS BAY ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS: Heat 1: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Bobby Martinez (USA) Heat 4: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. Gabe Kling (USA) Heat 5: Owen Wright (AUS) vs. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) Heat 6: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. C

Lay Day Called for Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

World’s Best Surfers Re-Ignite for Round 1 of Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

.. last year’s event Runner-Up Adam Melling (AUS), 26, and wildcard Sean Holmes (ZAF), 33. “Sean (Holmes) is obviously a very competent surfer ..12.17, Bobby Martinez (USA) 0.00 Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 16.87, Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.93, Adam Melling (AUS) 14.57 Heat 6: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 1..y Slater (USA) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Bobby Martinez (USA) Heat

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Round 1 ON in Improved Conditions, Round 2 on Standby

..rick Patacchia (HAW) Heat 3: Taj Burrow (AUS), Jadson Andre (BRA), Gabe Kling (USA) Heat 4: Mick Fanning (AUS), Heitor Alves (BRA), Bobby Martinez (USA) Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF), Adam Melling (AUS), Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 6: Kelly Slater (USA), Alejo Muniz (BRA), Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 7: Adriano de Souza (BRA), Chris Davidson (AUS), Kai Otton (AUS) Heat 8: Owen Wright (AUS), Matt Wilkinson (AUS), Josh Kerr

World’s Best Surfers Re-Ignite for Round 1 of Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

..r last year’s event Runner-Up Adam Melling (AUS), 26, and wildcard Sean Holmes (ZAF), 33. “Sean (Holmes) is obviously a very competent surfer at .. 12.17, Bobby Martinez (USA) 0.00 Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 16.87, Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.93, Adam Melling (AUS) 14.57 Heat 6: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 12..ly Slater (USA) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Bobby Martinez (USA) Heat 4:

Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 1 Photo And Video Highlights

..r last year’s event Runner-Up Adam Melling (AUS), 26, and wildcard Sean Holmes (ZAF), 33. “Sean (Holmes) is obviously a very competent surfe..2.17, Bobby Martinez (USA) 0.00 Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 16.87, Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.93, Adam Melling (AUS) 14.57 Heat 6: Alejo Muniz (BRA) .. Slater (USA) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Bobby Martinez (USA) Hea

J-Bay Day 1: The Show Must Go On

..waves and light onshore wind with airs and tail chucks and what not during his first-round win over Sean Holmes and Adam Melling.Mick Fanning getting in some first light practice. Mick beat Heitor Alves and a no..nd that’s really what matters (unless you’re trying to requalify).Cape Town native and J-Bay savant Sean Holmes is one of the most notorious wild cards on tour. Remember how he had Andy’s number for those few ye

The 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay gets surfable waves

..le-wave score (a 9.00 out of a possible 10) to win his first heat against Adam Melling and wildcard Sean Holmes. "They both got really good waves and I had to make do with what was left. It’s not classic J.. (AUS) 15.73, Heitor Alves (BRA) 12.17, Bobby Martinez (USA) 0.00 Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 16.87, Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.93, Adam Melling (AUS) 14.57 Heat 6: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 12.77, Shaun Payne (ZAF) 7.46, Kel

J-Bay gets Underway

... Jordy faced South African legend and infamous J-bay giant-killer Sean Holmes, and last year's runner up to Jordy in the final, Adam Melling..12.17, Bobby Martinez (USA) 0.00 Heat 5: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 16.87, Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.93, Adam Melling (AUS) 14.57 Heat 6: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 1..y Slater (USA) vs. Shaun Payne (ZAF) Heat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Bobby Martinez (USA) Heat

Battle Ready: Alejo Muniz on the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

.. surfs of my life. The wave is difficult because it is so perfect. Many can surf this wave, but very few can surf it amazing. I hope I can surf well. Who are the biggest threats out at Jeffreys Bay? Sean Holmes, Jordy Smith, Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning! Alejo will take on reigning 10-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 39, and a TBD wildcard in Round 1 of competition. Catch Alejo and the rest of t

Shaun Payne wins VonZipper Superheat and wildcard into Billabong Pro J-Bay

.. Larsen finished fourth and ASP No. 3 ranked Pro Junior Dale Staples (St Francis Bay) placed fifth. Sean Holmes (Cape Town), who was allocated a wildcard directly into Round 1 of the Billabong Pro J-Bay 2011, wi.. Fanning (AUS), Heitor Alves (BRA), Bobby Martinez (USA) H5: Jordy Smith (ZAF), Adam Melling (AUS), Sean Holmes (ZAF) H6: Kelly Slater (USA), Alejo Muniz (BRA), Shaun Payne (ZAF) H7: Adriano De Souza (BRA), Chri

Down to the Wire at the ASP PRIME Mr Price Pro Ballito

... 5 and defending champion Jordy Smith (Dbn) came off the back foot taking down formidable wildcard Sean Holmes (CT) in the powerful three-meter surf during their round three decider at Surfers Beach. The well s.. Heat 5: Shaun Joubert(ZAF) 13.27 def Kiron Jabour(HAW) 7.50pts Heat 6: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 15.33 def Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.00 Heat 7: Blake Thornton (AUS) 12.43 def Maxime Huscenot (FRA) 10.34 Heat 8: Julian Wilso

Brazilians Revel in Big Surf at ASP PRIME Mr Price Pro Ballito

..ellow South African Shaun Joubert (Mossel Bay) revealed his affinity for large surf linking together beautiful open faced carves to seal victory over second place and fellow advancing South African Sean Holmes (CT). “We go around the world surfing one foot waves so it’s good to surf a bit of juice,” Joubert said. “I am a bit more comfortable when it’s bigger, all our waves in South Africa have some

Down to the Wire at the ASP PRIME Mr Price Pro Ballito

..o Ballito battled for the remaining twelve spots in this years R1.7 Million event. ASP World No. 5 and defending champion Jordy Smith (Dbn) came off the back foot taking down formidable wildcard Sean Holmes (CT) in the powerful three-meter surf during their round three decider at Surfers Beach. The well scripted match-up between two of South Africa’s most stylish surfers saw the pair going wave fo

Round 3 finished in good surf at Ballito

..econds left in the heat, Gudaskas pulled the proverbial rabbit out of the hat with a clean tube ride for a 5.93 as the buzzer sounded. The clash of the day was heat 6, which saw South African legend Sean Holmes, one of the most stylish surfers on earth when it comes to big right points, taking on South Africa's crowned prince, Jordy Smith. The two traded scores all heat, with Holmes holding his early le

Brazilians Revel in Big Surf at ASP PRIME Mr Price Pro Ballito

..er beautiful open faced carves to seal victory over second place and fellow advancing South African Sean Holmes (CT). “We go around the world surfing one foot waves so it’s good to surf a bit of juice,” Joubert ..(BRA) 10.47; Granger Larsen (HAW) 9.17; Royden Bryson (ZAF) 4.70 Heat 5: Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.34; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 11.00; Jay Quinn (NZL) 6.20; Sebastien Zietz (HAW) 4.53 Heat 6: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 11.84; Kir

Pumping Surf At Mr Price Pro 6*

..er beautiful open faced carves to seal victory over second place and fellow advancing South African Sean Holmes (CT). “We go around the world surfing one foot waves so it’s good to surf a bit of juice,” Joubert ..RA) 10.47; Granger Larsen (HAW) 9.17; Royden Bryson (ZAF) 4.70 Heat 5: Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.34; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 11.00; Jay Quinn (NZL) 6.20; Sebastien Zietz (HAW) 4.53 Heat 6: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 11.84;

Round 2 completed in big wild surf at Ballito

.. his heat, as did defending event champion Jordy Smith. Jordy is now scheduled to face Saffa legend Sean Holmes in the man-on-man round 3. That is going to be a showdown. The highest heat score of the day went ..BRA) 10.47; Granger Larsen (HAW) 9.17; Royden Bryson (ZAF) 4.70 Heat 5: Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 11.34; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 11.00; Jay Quinn (NZL) 6.20; Sebastien Zietz (HAW) 4.53 Heat 6: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 11.84; K

Epic start to Ballito Prime Event

.. 8.50; Dylan Lightfoot (ZAF) 7.84; Allan Johns (ZAF) 5.00 Heat 2: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.00; Casey Grant (ZAF) 10.30; Kyle Lane (ZAF) 8.83; Chad D...83; Chad Du Toit (ZAF) 7.17 Final: Beyrick De Vries (ZAF) 13.17; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 12.33; Frankie Oberholzer (ZAF) 7.60; Casey Grant (ZAF) 4.73.. Frederick Patacchia (HAW) 6.86 Heat 12: Jordy Smith (RSA) 11.36; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 10.06; Thiago Camarao (BRA) 8.63; Tonino Benson (HAW) 6.26

Barrel Fest on Opening Day of Mr Price Pro Ballito

..o Benson, to advance in first along with trialist Sean Holmes (Cape Town), who advanced in second. “I knew cond..htfoot (ZAF) 7.84; Allan Johns (ZAF) 5.00 Heat 2: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.00; Casey Grant (ZAF) 10.30; Kyle Lane (..t (ZAF) 7.17 Final: Beyrick De Vries (ZAF) 13.17; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 12.33; Frankie Oberholzer (ZAF) 7.60; Casey..chia (HAW) 6.86 Heat 12: Jordy Smith (RSA) 11.36; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 10.06; Thiago Camarao (BRA) 8.63; Tonino Be

Barrel Fest on Opening Day of Mr Price Pro Ballito

.. Benson, to advance in first along with trialist Sean Holmes (Cape Town), who advanced in second. “I k..tfoot (ZAF) 7.84; Allan Johns (ZAF) 5.00 Heat 2: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 14.00; Casey Grant (ZAF) 10.30; Kyle Lane (.. (ZAF) 7.17 Final: Beyrick De Vries (ZAF) 13.17; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 12.33; Frankie Oberholzer (ZAF) 7.60; Casey..hia (HAW) 6.86 Heat 12: Jordy Smith (RSA) 11.36; Sean Holmes (ZAF) 10.06; Thiago Camarao (BRA) 8.63; Tonino Be

Epic start to Baillito Prime Event

Wildcard Surfers to Take on the World’s Best at ASP PRIME Mr Price Pro Ballito

.. spots into the main event. The trialists are Beyrick De Vries (Umhlanga), Chad Du Toit (Dbn), Kyle Lane (Umhlanga), Frankie Obherhozer (Scottburgh), Mathew Bromley (Cape Town), Alan Johns (Ballito), Sean Holmes (CT) and Dylan Lightfoot (Jeffreys Bay). The eight trialists will compete in two, four man heats with the top two from each heat advancing into a four-man final. First and second place finalists will

TransWorld SURF ASP World Tour Power Rankings

.. a hungry Bobby Martinez who is as good as anyone on his day. What’s the bald man gonna do? No one knows, but I do know he is definitely going to J-Bay. Let’s just hope he doesn’t run into an in-form Sean Holmes this year, that’d be the makings for a battle. Joel Parkinson 3 Didn’t look that great on the lefts but still got high scores and picked great waves. The rest of the tour suits Parko a

2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Preview

.., Photo Editor Winner: Mick Fanning. Losing early in the event before always inspires dudes like him for the next one. Rookie/wildcard: I’m not sure if he’s in, but Adam Robertson is the Victorian Sean Holmes. Who will rip: Guys who can rip through flat sections. Who will slip: Goofyfoots who rely on frontside airs for big scores. Conditions: Sick. Not in the good way. Justin Cote, Online Editor Wi

10 in 2010: The Year in Photos

..templative lunchtime moment in J-bay.Kelly Slater // J-Bay, South AfricaKelly on his way to pack his boards and get the hell out of J-Bay. After it took us 34 hours of travel, losing to a back-ailing Sean Holmes in Round 3, it was time to go home. “It just wasn’t in the cards,” he later said.Jordy Smith // J-Bay, South AfricaJordy Smith’s newest mantle piece addition. Jordy, so stoked after his first ASP Wor

A grave local threat to Kelly Slater?

.. already being hailed as the biggest heat in Puerto Rican surf history. Slater has good reason to fear the wild card. Truth is, they traditionally do better against Slater than the surfers on tour. Sean Holmes at J-Bay, Julian Wilson at Snapper, and Owen Wright's victories over Slater at Bells and Portugal last year are perfect examples, but hardly the only ones. Slater will be doing his best to fend

Twice is Nice: Brett Simpson Repeats at the US Open

.. had to throw out the preconception that smaller humans = better small wave surfers. Jordy advances. Could he make it three ASP wins in a row? Last month in J Bay, Kelly Slater lost to local wildcard Sean Holmes by a mere .04 points. This month at the US Open, he loses to local phenom Brett Simpson by .04. Mental strength will be tested. In the second semi final – Kelly Slater vs. Brett Simpson – the heat st

Slater And Irons Knocked Out By Wildcard Holmes At J-Bay

..Wildcard and J-Bay specialist Sean Holmes eliminated both Kelly and Andy today at the Billabong Pro. Mick also lost out and now Jordy Sean Holmes eliminated both Kelly and Andy today at the Billabong Pro. Mick also lost out and now Jordy and Taj look to be the guys to beat this

Andy Irons v Kelly Slater Match Up Thwarted by Wildcard

This salacious possibility was however thwarted by wildcard, Sean Holmes.

J-Bay Continues to Deliver on Day 2

..mation, log onto www.aspworldtour.com Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Remaining Round 2 Results: Heat 3: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 13.50 def. Jadson Andre (BRA) 11.07 Heat 4: Joan Duru (FRA) 13.83 def. Taylor Knox (USA) 11.5..Matt Wilkinson (AUS) Heat 7: Luke Stedman (AUS) vs. Andy Irons (HAW) Heat 8: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) Heat 9: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Joan Duru (FRA) Heat 10: Tiago Pires (PRT) vs. Kekoa Bacalso (HA

Big Upsets on Day 3 of the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay

..onsolidate with a solid result here at Jeffreys.” Sean Holmes (ZAF), 32, wildcard into the Billabong Pro Jeffre.. (HAW) 12.33 def. Luke Stedman (AUS) 9.43 Heat 8: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 13.10 def. Kelly Slater (USA) 13.06 Heat 9:..AUS) 14.53 def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 8.90 Heat 4: Sean Holmes (ZAF) 15.60 def. Andy Irons (HAW) 15.17 Heat 5: T... Jordy Smith (ZAF) QF 2: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Sean Holmes (ZAF) QF 3: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Dane Reynolds (U

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