Surfing pro Jesse Mendes will join fellow legend Craig Anderson in surfing battle
Brazilian surfing star Jesse Mendes is the latest big name revealed to be joining the upcoming Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy event. Jesse, who is a former Championship Tour contender and 2018 Triple Crown of Surfing winner, joins Australian pro Craig Anderson in the star-studded lineup. The event will take place at a popular surf point adjacent to Thanburudhoo island in North Male’ Atoll, close to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.
Jesse said: “It’s such a dream to get the call-up. I remember I was with Adriano de Souza when he got his invitation a couple of years ago. He turned to me with the biggest smile and accepted straight away, because he said he didn’t want to give Four Seasons time to change their minds! When surfers who’ve been going to competitions their whole lives react like that, you know an event is special. Now it’s my turn and I can’t wait.
“I’ve already been talking to Matt Parker about the Surfing Champions Trophy – he’s shaped boards for Josh Kerr and Coco Ho here before. We’ve come up with a few ideas together. He knows what to do, I just need to surf! As for Four Seasons – bring on the food! Nothing beats surfing all day long, then coming back to an amazing meal with my wife on a paradise island”.
Jesse Mendes and Craig Anderson are two of a total of six legendary surfers who will be competing on a range of boards at the Surfing Champions Trophy event between September 4th and 11th. The names of the remainder of the contestants, including the cream of the crop from the Maldives’ own surfing scene, will also be announced shortly.
Competitors will square off on single fin, twin fin and tri-fin (thruster) surfboards in the first three rounds. For the grand final, the remaining contestants will be able to choose a board of their choice.
Guests staying at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa during the contest can watch the action whilst enjoying refreshments aboard the resort’s luxury surf vessels. They are stationed beside the competition lineup for unbeatable views. To find out more visit the resort website.
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