I go to Rio

But not today.

After decent waves with a novelty take off on Wednesday and some rubbish that made Trigg look like a dream tour destination the drop in swell has meant a lay day at the Billabong Pro Rio. The "main" break starts with a takeoff in the whitewater caused by the wave hitting a rock headland. Not somewhere you would rank high as a must surf wave.

Mens round 1 ran in the best waves on day one. Taj, Parko and most of the other top seeds made it through the round. Womens round one was next with a couple of stars (like Gilmore) ending up in elimination round two.

Day two was little and they wouldn't dare run the men is these dribblers. Instead they sent out the women in round two. The only surprise was when someone managed three legitimate moves on a wave. Gilmore was happy to get through and hopefully they won't be expected to risk world titles in waves this bad. Slater didn't make the event. Apparently he hurt his foot in some exotic country and can't turn off his rail. ASL suggest he might be a little bit of a fibber !

 FuelTV is showing the mens event live and there is a good stable webcast. We are about 13 hours out so the day usually starts around 8.00pm our time.