By Andrew Sachs
The WCT makes its only stop in the U.S. at Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach, California, for the Hurley Pro beginning next Sunday, September 15th, with the waiting period extending to the 21st. A familiar storyline has played out through the first 6 events of the season, with Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning breaking away from the rest of the world's best surfers. Kelly, fresh off his finals appearance in Tahiti, is looking to claim his third win of the season and his fourth straight victory at the Hurley Pro Event. Mick is actually still looking for his first win of the season, but his consistency has kept him neck-and-neck with Kelly, by making at least the quarterfinals of all 6 events this season. Something's got to give, right?

