Several former and current industry executives turned out for the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Vissla ISA World Junior Surfing Championship on Saturday morning.
The event included the Parade of Nations, where young surfers from around the world filled Main Street in Huntington Beach carrying their countries’ flags, followed by an opening ceremony on the north side of the pier.
More than 360 athletes from 44 countries are participating in the contest, which runs all week.
We have photos from the morning in our slide show.
On stage for the formal ceremony - Vissla CEO Paul Naude and Florencia, Gina and Fernando Aguerre
Team Spain
Both China and Taiwan fielded teams
Bob Hurley and Evan Slater of Hurley
The surfers filled Main Street in Huntinton Beach
Bob and Kris Graff and Volcom Founder Richard Woolcott
Team USA
Team France had lots of spirit
Team Costa Rica
The Morocco team was fun and loud
Standing for the pledge of allegiance
Richard Woolcott and PT
The parade crosses Main Street to the beach
New Zealand surfers performed the haka
Team Fiji poses for photos with Fernando
Team Japan on Main Street
