TEAM HURLEY READY FOR A REPEAT

Team Hurley is looking to continue their impressive run from last year when they won the team title, and had Brett Simpson and Rob Machado finish first and second respectively in the final. The team this time around will consist of Hurley team manager Brandon Guilmette, Brad Ettinger, Conner Coffin and, hopefully, freshly qualified ‘CT surfer Brett Simpson.

Simpo is waiting on a final word from the ASP to confirm that he can surf in the event.

“I’ve got a couple alternates up my sleeve if Brett can’t compete,” Guilmette said, “Hopefully though he’ll be able to surf. It’s great for the event to have the best local guys, and it’s great for the community as well, so I hope he’s there to try and go back to back.”

Simpo has dominated everything Huntington as of late, winning the U.S. Open last July in macking surf on his way to a 10th place finish on the World Qualifying Series. And if the waves are anything like they were at the U.S. Open, look for Conner Coffin to be charging. Coffin showcased his big wave chops at the Coldwater Classic this past October in Santa Cruz and is definitely a grom you want in your corner for any team surf competition.

Watch for team Hurley as one of the Katin Pro Am favorites.