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In 2012 while competitors struggled in small choppy conditions at Manu Bay a few competitors that had been knocked out of competition took a gamble and headed around to Ruapuke on the low tide, a tidal range that is not normally associated with good surfing conditions at this beach, what they found upon pulling over the hill were some of the best beach break waves ever ridden on these shores, and many competitors questioned why the competi-tion wasn’t held there. Fast forward a year and the 2013 Rip Curl Raglan Pro was greeted by a small clean swell on the first day of competition which meant no option but to set up at Ruapuke and churn out the junior and women’s division before the forecast macking swell pumped in. Local gurus were calling this swell, big enough

and on a unique angle that could cause waves to barrel the length of the Manu Bay point, excitement filled the air. What happened the following morning would create history for contests in NZ. Organisers checked Manu Bay at first light, which was 3-4 foot and lined up, but opted to turn their backs on the preferred venue due to the forecasted strong north east-erly and set up shop back around at Ruapuke. For the next two days the waves simply fired offering what many were calling the best waves they have competed in for over 20 years. The action was hot and aplenty and when it came to publishing NZ Surf issue 151 we simply had an abundance of epic material, so we thought we would share the rest of the all-time moments in a digi version called ‘Redux’ enjoy!

Words And Images By Cory Scott

Cover: Ruapuke pumped for the Rip Curl Pro 2013 and Matt Hewitt reaped the rewards.

Bobby Hansen

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Luke Hughes has grown up surfing this beach, to have a contest in such quality waves over two days was a dream come true.


Tim O’Connor took his surfing to another level this contest, taking down the legendaryTaylor Knox in the heat of the event.

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Brent “Razza” Rasby loves the smell of a barrel, and relished the opportunity to get a heat with the higher tide which pumped.

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Rip Curl brought over the legendary Taylor Knox to check out the event in an ambassadorial role, expecting to surf a left point when he showed up to pumping tubes Taylor immediately entered the contest and put on an epic display of power

surfing.

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Ruapuke Thunder.

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100% NZ OWNED & MADE SINCE 1985A rare sand build up brings life to a world class session and plenty of stoke for those in attendance. Photo: Cory Scott

Kayden Mayes

Manu Scott-Arietta.

Jordan Griffin.

Caleb Braithwaite.

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Dune Kennings winner of the U18 Junior Mens.


Elliot Paerata-Reid was on fire the entire comp.

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The big and the small about to do battle. Manu Vs Ryan Hawker.

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Wini Paul of Sandy Bay was impressive and showed no mercy taking her maiden pro circuit win.


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Bianca Samson


Thandi Durham-Tipene

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The Arena.


The Arena.

Alexis Poulter

Hannah Scott

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Ella Williams has been steadily improving with each event over the last few years. A few weeks after this she placed fourth at the

World Champs, with nothing but progression in her blood, next up will be the world title.


Micha Davis the current National Women’s Champ is a very pro-active supporter of the fight to save the West Coast from sand mining, and when you get waves on a West Coast beach as good as this, it makes you realise what could be lost if we lie down and

let it happen.

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Leon Santorik would have to be Ruapuke’s greatest fan, and in his eyes Ruapuke pumps daily, maybe there is some truth to his claims

after all!

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Ben Poulter


A couple of long hard days behind the lenses provides the right for Damon Meade and Choc Scott to sample a few of the sponsors

products. After all it would be rude not to!

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Taylor Knox and the worlds most powerful carve all in one on our very own shores...Epic!

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As the saying goes. You can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it surf!


Matt Hewitt got tubed off his noggin before laying down this on the end section, for the measly result of a perfect 10. Come on judges

how about thrown down a 12?

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Tim O’Connor jiving with style.

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Luke Cederman and his lovely French Lass Geraldine doing what he does best and also surfing to the left.

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Matt Hewitt


Rip Curl’s boss of everything, Leon Parkin keeping the troops fed.

Ryan Hawker

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Drew Everest always powerful and impressive.


During the Junior division’s surfing on Friday a few lads put in some time on the rocks and were rewarded with a few Snapper.

Coff shows his allegiance while his bro’s do what they came to do. Drink up!

Sean Kettle.

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Buck Woods.


Razza carving.

The Gizzy connection, Buck Woods (left) and Bobby Hansen, always on hand when free drinks are around!

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Revellers storm the Yot Club for a few thirst quenchers.


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Maz Quinn.


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Buck Woods by day and night, impressive in both forms!


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Mckenzie Bowden.

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Tane Wallis WINNER of the trip to Hawaiian courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines as winner of the Peoples Choice

competition for his huge air reverse.

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L-R: Paco Divers, Taylor Know and Ric Lash.


Jules Craft.

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Cain Aldridge.

Jason Zimmerman.


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Leon Santorik

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Paco Divers


L-R: Tim O’Connor, Paco Divers, Damon Meade.

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SeanPegg’sMaidenWin


The rise to the top is finally complete for Tairua surfer Sean Peggs after win over Maz Quinn, JC Susan and Dune Kennings. winning the National Junior title and also the U20 National circuit title over his career, Sean’s rise through the ranks has come of age. At the recent National Champs he went on a scalp fest taking down highly fancied opponents to make the final and finish third, two months on and having liked that taste of making a final, Sean took several more scalps on his way to the final of the Rip Curl Raglan Pro. Being his 23rd birthday, the win was just all that more sweeter. Sean walked away with $3000 and a return airfare and entry into the legendary Rip Curl Padang Cup later this year.Sean affectionately known as Pegsy was ecstatic

with the win

“I can’t believe it, winning the Rip Curl Pro on my birthday. Last time this event fell on my birthday I had a shocker so this makes up for it. I was just having fun out there, it was a lot like my home break at Tairua, I was just trying to get some good waves and crank out some big turns. To gain entry into the Padang Cup is such an amazing prize, I have been hanging around that event a couple of times in the past when Bobby Hansen and Morehu Roberts were representing New Zealand and I had such a great time, I am pretty scared of surfing macking Padang though”

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Words by Cory Scott

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