Vasco Ribeiro the youngest surfer ever in a portuguese OPEN Final

Quiksilver team rider, VASCO RIBEIRO, with only 14 years old, was third in the 1st National Surf tour - TMN pro-, held this weekend in Porto, in Internacional Beach. Vasco is seriously considered as a potential national champion. And this was the first time that Vasco went so far in a senior championship. Vasco is the youngest surfer ever in an Open Portuguese Senior Final. Tiago Pires "SACA" (the fisrt portuguese surfer in WCT Tour) made it in the past with 16 years old. Vasco win 2 weeks ago the pro junior under-18, and now the final in Open Comp with the seniores, he is in an excellent physical form.

This event showed that new generation is stronger than ever. The fourth place went to José Ferreira (16 years old) that reachs as Vasco his first Open final.

Justin Mujica, the venezuelan surfer living in Portugal for years, national champion in 1999, win the TMN pro final.
The waves had 0,5/1m, Justin was the best athlete from the beginning, showing a high surf level and good maneuvers.Alexandre Ferreira "Xaninho" was second, marking his return to the comp.


Final Results TMN Pro:

1st - Justin Mujica
2nd - Alexandre Ferreira
3rd - Vasco Ribeiro (Quiksilver)
4th - José Ferreira