THE END IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Sunrises on the North Shore of Oahu seem to have a different pace than anywhere else in the world. The sun takes its time; it’s a “slow down, this ain’t the mainland” kind of vibe. On the final day of the 2021 WSL Challenger Series event at Haleiwa, the sun took some extra time to wake up, and when it brightened the sky enough for the contest to come to life, there was already wreckage on the beach, both physical and emotional.

Competitive surfers who battled their way into the upper echelon of the Challenger Series met once more for the final fight. While some would say the ultimate quest in professional surfing is to win a world title, and it is, but if you’re looking for real raw emotion, drama, passion, and peak human performance, look no further than