A few moments and characters that caught our eye today at the Volcom Pipe Pro plus photo and video highlights from all the action.

Led by Sofia Mulanovich and Gabriel Villaran, the Peruvian squad lands its first gold medal in the the "Olympics Of Surfing" as they defeat South Africa and Australia in one of the tightest final days of competition ever.

With an entire continent and some big waves behind him, Gabriel Villaran earns the highest ratings and most individual Innersection.tv segment views ever for his submission to the global surf video contest.

Xcel’s Chilean charger Cristian Merello has won the Quiksilver Ceremonial Big Wave Invitational in 30′ Punta de Lobos, Chile.

"I dedicate this triumph to my mom and all the Ariqueans. We showed today that Chileans and Peruvians can be friends."—Gabriel Villaran