Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 11 June, 2009 : - - Veteran ASP World Tour surfers Cory Lopez (USA) and Travis Logie (South Africa)  conquered the windswept conditions as the final 24 surfers were decided at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME rated six star World Qualifying Series (WQS) Sri Lankan Airlines Pro in the Maldives today.

Today’s  strong cross shore winds actually made the waves super high performance and excellent scores were plentiful throughout the day with the point break wave providing multiple powerful sections for surfers to perform big manoeuvres. Cory Lopez, (USA/Florida) lead the experienced surfers charge as the 32 year old progressed in second place in  the opening round three heat behind fellow USA surfer Pat Gudauskas (Cal).

“ I’m feeling good after that heat and now I’m into the final 24 surfers in this event it is starting to get exciting” said Lopez. “I’ve had 18 months away from full time competition but just maybe I’m looking at requalification” he added. “ I’ve already entered the coming five major ASP WQS events and I’ll assess my situation as I go.”