Quiksilver Pro France Back ON in Pumping La Graviere :: Pro Surfing News

Kai Otton (AUS), 32, will take on Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, in Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro France.

LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Thursday, October 4, 2012) – The Quiksilver Pro France, Stop No. 7 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, has been called back on this morning with the remaining four heats of Round 3 commencing at 8:15am in four-to-six foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at La Graviere.

“We have solid conditions this morning and will recommence competition immediately,” Rich Porta, ASP International Head Judge, said. “We have a few hours of favorable tide and will monitor conditions throughout the day in hopes of running Rounds 4 and 5. We’ll monitor the conditions closely. Good luck to all our competitors today.”

Up first this morning will be Owen Wright (AUS), 22, against Fredrick Patacchia (HAW), 30, in Heat 9 of Round 3.

The Quiksilver Pro France will be webcast LIVE via quiksilverlive.com/profrance/2012/

For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com

QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE REMAINING ROUND 3 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 9: Owen Wright (AUS) vs. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW)
Heat 10: Jeremy Flores (FRA) vs. Kieren Perrow (AUS)
Heat 11: Gabriel Medina (BRA) Kai Otton (AUS)
Heat 12: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Jadson Andre (BRA)