ASP World Tour. Rip Curl Pro Search
July 30 – August 10, 2008
Somewhere in Indonesia

Friday, August 1, 2008 - Fredrick Patacchia Jr. (North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii) (pictured) won his round two heat at the Rip Curl Search Somewhere in Indonesia today. Patacchia posted a total heat score of  17.73 (out of a possible 20) in 4-6ft (1 metre) surf almost doubling his competitor Brazilian Leonardo Neves score who only posted a 9.87. Patacchia will return in round three where he will compete on the next day of competition.

The Rip Curl Pro Search Somewhere in Indonesia is the sixth stop on the ASP World Tour and includes the world's top 45 full-time touring male professional surfers plus three wildcards. The event has a ten day waiting period but requires only four full days of competition to be completed.  Buchan will advance into round three where he will compete in the next day of competition

Photo Credit: ASP Rowland © Covered Images
Photographer: Sean Rowland