Finn McGill’s North Shore QS Wins – Power Trip

Summary of teh Surf Competition at Haleiwa

This article reports on the recent surf competition at Haleiwa, North Shore, Hawaii. Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways:

Finn McGill Wins Men’s Division:

* Finn McGill dominated the competition with a combination of precision and power.
* He scored five waves exceeding the WSL’s “excellent range” (8 points or higher) on finals day, culminating in a 9.73 in the final.
* He defeated a strong field including Barron Mamiya, Ian Gentil, and Shion crawford.
* His total score was 17.56.
* The event wasn’t livestreamed, but highlights are available online.

Bettylou Sakura Johnson Wins Women’s Division:

* Bettylou won a high-level final against Moana Jones Wong, Erin Brooks, and Carissa Moore.
* She achieved this while recovering from a torn labrum.
* her local knowledge of Haleiwa proved advantageous.
* She scored a 9.47 + 8.83 to win, beating Carissa Moore’s strong 16.60 total.

The article emphasizes the quality of the waves and the competitive spirit of the event, with both winners expressing their excitement and acknowledging the strength of their opponents.