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Mick Fanning didn't let the weather rain on his parade when he defeated Toby Martin in round 3. Fanning now faces Trent Munro in round 4.
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Anxious for uping his 4th position on the Foster's ASP World Tour rankings, Australian Joel Parkinson got closer to a promotion after taking out French Mikael Picon in round 3 of the Nova Schin Festival presented by Billabong.
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Peterson Rosa thanks the crowd for their support after his victory over Taylor Knox, currently ranked 9th. He goes on to round four, where he will face Australian Darren O'Rafferty.
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Peterson Rosa kept the local hopes afloat when he ended Taylor Knox's run of luck in round 3.
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A very stoked Brazilian wildcard Odirlei Coutinho became the crowd sensation after eliminating the second Irons brother, 3 times world champ Andy Irons, at Vila Beach today.
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The hightest ranked Brazilian surfer, Adriano de Souza, dropped out of contention for the Nova Schin Festival title after falling to Hawaiian Freddy Patacchia in round 3.
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After opening with a solid 8.33, Phillip MacDonald went on to defeat fellow countryman Nathan Hedge in round three of the Nova Schin Festival presented by Billabong.
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Tom Whitaker and Troy Brooks are still mates even after going toe to toe in round 3.
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Nathan Hedge makes a b-line for the airport after going down to Phillip MacDonald in round three.
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Taj Burrow couldn't rely on his aerial antics to save his day when he was disposed of by Greg Emslie in round 4 at the 2006 WCT Brazil.
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There is no love lost between friends, even when your friend leaves you in a combo situation during a round four heat. Joel Parkinson congratulates CJ Hobgood on his victory and looks forward to the family affair quarter final when CJ faces twin brother Damien.
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The guys enjoyed first class seats as they watched the action at Rosa beach during round 4 of the Nova Schin Festival presented by Billabong.
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Greg Emslie showed no hesitation in sending Taj Burrow packing in round four even if it was by a small margin of 1.20 points.
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Oderlei Coutinho traded his luck with Frederick Patacchia in round four, Patacchia creased his board landing a floater mid heat but still managed to take the victory.
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The perfect way to end a long day. After 16 heats in round three, we are down to eight heats in round four, with 16 surfers who remain in contention for the Nova Schin Ferstival title.
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Mick Fanning didn't let the weather rain on his parade when he defeated Toby Martin in round 3. Fanning now faces Trent Munro in round 4.
