Lay Days: Surfers in Tahiti Make the Most of Time Off While Awaiting Paris 2024 Competitions
Lay days occur when surfing conditions are unfavorable, leading to the suspension of competitions. During these breaks, surfers often take care of errands such as grocery shopping and laundry.
After enjoying excellent conditions on Monday, July 29, surfers at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games experienced two consecutive lay days. Competitions are expected to resume on August 1, starting with women's round three and continuing with the men's and women's quarter-finals.
The consecutive days off allowed everyone to reflect on a historic Monday, which featured remarkable barrel rides, a viral photograph, and intense Teahupo’o waves that challenged the men's round three participants.
Despite the downtime, many surfers have returned to the water, eager to catch any rideable waves. For the past two days, the river mouth at the End of the Road has been the go-to spot. This landmark, a one-hour drive from Papeete, marks the end of the journey to Teahupo’o. Upon arrival, surfers can either hit the waves, head to their accommodations, or turn back.
Olympic champion Carissa Moore, world champion Caroline Marks, and fellow American Caity Simmers have all been enjoying the waves at the river mouth. Australian surfers Molly Picklum and Ethan Ewing were also spotted in the water on Tuesday. Wherever there are rideable waves, surfers will find them.
Gabriel Medina and Teahupo'o have even created what many are calling the "picture of the Olympics."
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