Lay Days: A Time for Rest and Recreation
Lay days are those intervals when surfing conditions aren’t ideal, leading to a pause in competition. During these breaks, athletes often take the opportunity to run errands like grocery shopping and laundry.
Exciting Start Followed by Lay Days
After exhilarating conditions on Monday, July 29, surfers at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 experienced two lay days. The competition is set to resume on August 1, starting with women’s round three, followed by the men’s and women’s quarter-finals.
Reflecting on a Historic Monday
The back-to-back days off have given everyone a chance to process the historic events of Monday, which featured remarkable barrel riding, a viral photo, and the powerful Teahupo’o waves that challenged even the best surfers during the men’s round three.
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Surfers Making the Most of Lay Days
With time on their hands, surfers have engaged in various activities. Ironically, many of them have returned to the water, eager for any surfable waves.
The River Mouth: The Hot Spot During Lay Days
The river mouth at the End of the Road has been the go-to spot for surfers over the past two days. This iconic landmark is known because it’s the final destination before reaching Teahupo’o after a one-hour drive from Papeete. Upon arrival, surfers can either hit the waves, head to their accommodations, or turn back.
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Notable surfers like Olympic champion Carissa Moore, world champion Caroline Marks, and fellow American Caity Simmers have been enjoying the river mouth’s waves. Australian surfers Molly Picklum and Ethan Ewing were also spotted in the water on Tuesday. Where there’s a rideable wave, surfers will always find it.
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