Jordy Smith relocated to San Clemente because of Lowers. The wave itself is that influential, and over the last three years Jordy has been perfect out there. If it weren't for injury sidelining him in 2015 we might be chanting Three-peat. But, Back-to-Back is sweet as.
"I came into the event with an open mind. I missed it last year when the waves were firing so I just wanted to come in and take it heat-by-heat. I think my Round 4 match-up against Kelly and Michel was the toughest here, and of course that semi-final against Filipe was a big heat too."
Sitting at #4 after this win, Jordy has entered the World Title race, with three events remaining.
"If I can be in with a shot at the World Title this year then that will be great. The European events can go either way so I'm just going to try my hardest and see how it goes."
Congrats Jordy!!! Career CT win #5, bringing the event title back to San Clemente for the homies.
Photos by Ryan Miller & Trevor Moran
Be sure to check out the WSL's article, "Jordy Smith: Rising Above," a great introspective on how Jordy's focus led to success and what's in store for the coming events.
