Pipeline masters doing what surfers does best.
The Pipeline Masters 2014
There was a world title to be battled for and a new champ to be crowned. Heavy wipeouts and history were shaped. Gabriel Medina became the first Brazilian ever to win the elusive and highly sought after surfing World Title. You could hear Brazilian chants and latin drum beats going on all day long and I think there was at least a million photos taken. The final was an extremely competitive one and it was more as if the weight of two nations was battling for the glory rather than two individualized human beings. Gabriel gets a 10 point ride in the heat at Backdoor and the beach goes wild. Chants and hollering erupt from the Mendia corner. The Brazilian supporters were now beginning to think that Gabriel was going to walk away with a clean sweep. Then there’s seconds to go and Julian wilson and Gabriel Mendia get a set each and both catch amazingly beautiful rides.
All the Gabriel fans thought he was guaranteed going to win. About a five minute delay goes by and the crowd goes silent… and I’m talking an eerie sclience . They then announce the scores and the crowd around Mendia’s Brazilian camp goes wild and starts chanting Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie Oi Oi Oi . By the end of the day they had crowned Gabriel Mendia the World Champion, and the Triple Crown and Pipe Masters honors went to Australia’s Julian Wilson. Here are some pictures from all the days action and if you want to see more pictures surfline has some great coverage on the pipe masters
 Pipeline master, world champ and triple crown champ
 Pipeline master, world champ and triple crown champ 
 
  World Champ Gabriel Mendia
 World Champ Gabriel Mendia 
 
  This guy was making sure everyone was recycling and throwing the trash away
 This guy was making sure everyone was recycling and throwing the trash away 
 
  Commentators Box waiting in between takes
 Commentators Box waiting in between takes 
 
  Gabriel Mendia Brazilian Champion  after his victory
 Gabriel Mendia Brazilian Champion  after his victory 
 
  Mendia after a great barrel ride everyone do what the surfer does
 Mendia after a great barrel ride everyone do what the surfer does 
 
  Julian wilson winning the Pipe Masters
 Julian wilson winning the Pipe Masters 
 
  Pipeline masters doing what the surfer does.
 Pipeline masters doing what the surfer does. 
 
  Water Patrol at the pipeline Masters have a very close eye on everyone
 Water Patrol at the pipeline Masters have a very close eye on everyone 
 
  Gabriel Mendia and the water patrol both in serious action mode
 Gabriel Mendia and the water patrol both in serious action mode 
 
  Things to do on Oahu Watching the Pipeline Masters
 Things to do on Oahu Watching the Pipeline Masters 
 
  Gabriel Mendia surfing pipeline and getting pitted
 Gabriel Mendia surfing pipeline and getting pitted 
 
  At pipeline with one of the best views in the house
 At pipeline with one of the best views in the house 
 
  Gabriel Mendia on the North Shore of Oahu during the Pipeline Masters
 Gabriel Mendia on the North Shore of Oahu during the Pipeline Masters 
 
  Barrel ride on the North Shore of Oahu during the Pipeline Masters
 Barrel ride on the North Shore of Oahu during the Pipeline Masters 
 
  Deep in the Barrel at pipeline
 Deep in the Barrel at pipeline 
 
  learn to surf better making the barrel
 learn to surf better making the barrel 
 
  Gabriel Mendia getting spit out of a barrel during the pipeline masters
 Gabriel Mendia getting spit out of a barrel during the pipeline masters 
 
  Gabriel finishing an amazing ride
 Gabriel finishing an amazing ride 
 
  Mendia getting extra for his finishing moves after getting really barreled
 Mendia getting extra for his finishing moves after getting really barreled 
 
  Occy and Sherman doing their daily show
 Occy and Sherman doing their daily show 
 
  Backdoor action during the pipe Masters
 Backdoor action during the pipe Masters 
 
  Pipeline water patrol assisting with the paddling out
 Pipeline water patrol assisting with the paddling out 
 
  Things to do on Oahu crowd watching at the Pipeline Masters
 Things to do on Oahu crowd watching at the Pipeline Masters 
 
  Exciting day at the pipeline masters on the North shore of Oahu
 Exciting day at the pipeline masters on the North shore of Oahu 
 
  North Shore was firing with some crazy waves surfer getting tubed in the contest
 North Shore was firing with some crazy waves surfer getting tubed in the contest 
 
So if you plan to make a day trip out to the north shore, don’t forget that you can get surf lessons or stand up paddle lessons or if surfing doesn’t interest you ladies, become a mermaid with Oahu Surfing Experience. Keep in mind we know some great small wave spots that are away from the big waves, for you to feel safe.
Water Patrol at the pipeline Masters have a very close eye on everyone
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