{"id":115140,"date":"2023-09-04T10:59:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T00:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=115140"},"modified":"2023-09-04T11:01:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T01:01:02","slug":"sallas-and-errico-win-inaugural-bells-beach-longboard-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/sallas-and-errico-win-inaugural-bells-beach-longboard-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Sallas and Errico Win inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IN CLASSIC Bells Beach surf conditions, 42-year-old Kai Sallas (HAW) and reigning World Surf League (WSL) World Longboard Champion Soleil Errico (USA) took out the inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic on the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Finals day of the event was held in clean three to-four-foot swell and offshore winds, giving surfers the ultimate canvas to put their best surfing on display.<\/p>\n<p>Less than a point separated the winners and runners-up of both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s finals, with Declan Wyton (AUS) and Alice Lemoigne (FRA) keeping pressure on their opponents until the end.<\/p>\n<p>Sallas\u2019 Bells Beach win marked his first victory on the WSL Longboard Tour since 2011 and has elevated him to number two in the world alongside his prot\u00e9g\u00e9 and tour travelling partner Kaniela Stewart (HAW).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115149\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115149 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-scaled.jpg?_t=1693788816\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Kai-Sallas_23BellsLBC_IMG_3013_Tommy-Pierucki-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kai Sallas gliding his way to victory at the Bells Beach Longboard Classic. Photo: TOMMY PIERUCKI\/WORLD SURF LEAGUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sallas claimed the highest heat total of the event in his quarter-final matchup against Tony Silvagni (USA) and backed it up with a clutch performance in the semi-finals against three-time world champion Taylor Jensen (USA).<\/p>\n<p>Despite deteriorating conditions for the final, Sallas was able to show off his rhythm from earlier in the day and lock away both a seven-point ride and a high six-point ride at the backend of the final to narrowly defeat a strong performance from Declan Wyton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there was an event that I would want to win, it would be here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis place is amazing; the waves are amazing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cComing to this one I was working hard, training and working on boards and surfing a bunch and really taking it seriously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m so stoked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the women\u2019s side of the draw, American Soleil Errico claimed her third WSL Longboard Tour victory and the overall ratings lead.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115142\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115142 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/SoleilErrico_23Bells_37526.jpg?_t=1693788750\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/SoleilErrico_23Bells_37526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/SoleilErrico_23Bells_37526-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/SoleilErrico_23Bells_37526-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/SoleilErrico_23Bells_37526-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With her third World Tour victory, Errico moves to the top of the ratings heading into the backend of the WSL World Longboard Tour calendar. Photo: ED SLOANE\/WORLD SURF LEAGUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s final was the third time Errico and Alice Lemoigne had matched up in as many events, with Errico having narrowly taken victory by under one point on each occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Lemoigne\u2019s skills on the nose and effortless footwork gave her the early edge, however Errico kept her pace by matching the Frenchwomen on the nose and throwing in an elite series of carving manoeuvres.<\/p>\n<p>A masterclass of speed, power and flow on her last wave proved to be enough for Errico, giving her the slight edge when the buzzer sounded.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115154\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115154 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-scaled.jpg?_t=1693788935\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Soleil-Errico_23BellsLBC_1DX22978_Ed-Sloane-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two time WSL World Longboard Champion Soleil Errico (USA) being chaired up the beach after the women&#8217;s final. Photo: ED SLOANE\/WORLD SURF LEAGUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With her win, Errico has now guaranteed herself a chance at defending her 2022 WSL World Longboard Title in her hometown of Malibu, California this October.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt definitely takes a bit of weight off my shoulders,\u201d Errico said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal for me was to get to Malibu and I\u2019ve done that, so it\u2019s a really good feeling.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just excited that I\u2019ll be competing there again. I\u2019m definitely going to work my butt off to hopefully succeed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115157\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115157 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-scaled.jpg?_t=1693789070\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Winners_23BellsLBC_1DX23055_Ed-Sloane-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left, WSL Senior Manager of Global Development Tours Will Hayden-Smith, Kai Sallas (HAW), Declan Wyton (AUS), Alice Lemoigne (FRA), Soleil Errico (USA) and Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison. Photo: ED SLOANE\/WORLD SURF LEAGUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For highlights, results and information from the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/WorldSurfLeague.com\"><strong>WorldSurfLeague.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic Presented by Rip Curl Men&#8217;s Final Results:<\/p>\n<p>1 &#8211; Kai Sallas (HAW) 12.77<\/p>\n<p>2 &#8211; Declan Wyton (AUS) 12.34<\/p>\n<p>Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic Presented by Rip Curl Women&#8217;s Final Results:<\/p>\n<p>1 &#8211; Soleil Errico (HAW) 11.97<\/p>\n<p>2 &#8211; Alice Lemoigne (USA) 11.70<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN CLASSIC Bells Beach surf conditions, 42-year-old Kai Sallas (HAW) and reigning World Surf League (WSL) World Longboard Champion Soleil Errico (USA) took out the inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic on the weekend. 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