Nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (Cocoa Beach, FL), 38, has taken the ASP World Title ratings lead after an impressive runner-up finish to ASP Dream Tour rookie Jadson Andre (BRA).

After nine incredible years of running the 6 Star Prime Rated Maldives World Qualifying Series event ASP Australasia today announced that the event will be postponed for 2010.

All surfers competing in the ASP 6-Star PRIME event are looking to capitalize on the crucial ratings points on offer at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic to solidify their spot on the 2010 ASP Dream Tour before heading to Hawaii.

Familiar faces of the last decade like Derek Ho, Larry Rios, and Kaipo Jaquias, shared heat time and high scores with teenage "killers" Keanu Asing, Kaimana Jaquias, and Ha'a Aikau. Inside: Photo gallery and day 1 wrap from defending champion Flynn Novak.

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 4-Star O'Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro presented by Ron Jon is off today due to a lack of swell.