The wait continues. Ambrose and Rhodes, in the manner of the true watermen they are, sit patiently through the drama. For others, the sitting in the boats is causing sea sickness. One of the Quiksilver reps breaks the silence, shouting that this thing is going no matter what, we're all out here to get it done, so let's do it. A set rolls through, nothing giant, but enough for Clark to call it a go and get things underway.
Surfers begin diving off from all sides of the judging boat.
Clark calls out over the bull horn, four one-hour heats, best three take home the prize. The horn sounds and the first heat is underway. Matt spins around and drops in, taking first wave honors. His second wave isn't as successful. When he surfaces there's a huge buckle in his board.