Anastasia Ashley exhibiting her Pipeline prowess ... no tube required. (Credit: Bernie Baker)
Anastasia Ashley wins Pipeline Women’s Pro
The most dangerous wave in the world looked like a punchy-break for the North Shore Soap Factory Pipeline Women’s Pro yesterday. While there were only a handful of legitimate barrels, this grassroots, one-day event still ran with Anastasia Ashley winning the shortboard division. The 23-year-old, native Californian/Hawai’i resident had the rights dialed in the difficult conditions and shoulder to head high waves.
“It was kind of challenging with the wind and it was pretty shallow,” admitted Ashley who has been surfing Pipeline a lot this year. “This past winter I paddled out on some solid days … so when it’s manageable size I feel really confident out there.”
Source: Daniel Ikaika Ito, ESPN
Side Note: Kauai’s Bailey Nage, 14, was honored with the “Rookie Of the Year” award at the one-day event.
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