The roster for the 2014/2015 ASP Big Wave World Tour has been finalized, and the locals of each of  the six international venues get a fair crack at big wave glory, says the press release.With the season split into two parts to take advantage of the Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere swell systems, the ASP BWWT Top 12 surfers will be joined by six international wildcards per event as well as six local wildcards to comprise the 24-man field. The 2014/2015 ASP BWWT Top 12 have been determined based off the previous season’s rankings.

“The ASP Commissioner’s Office worked long and hard to determine a BWWT roster that reflects the most current standouts in the sport of big wave surfing and also rewarding the performances of past champions of the BWWT,” Peter Mel, ASP Deputy Commissioner, said. “Our qualification process will further add to the sport next year.”

DUNGEONS LOCAL WILDCARDS

1 – Mike Schlebach (ZAF)
2 – James Taylor (ZAF)
3 – Simon Lowe (ZAF)
4 – Josh Redman (ZAF)
5 – Chris Bertish (ZAF)
6 – Andrew Marr (ZAF)

To read the full article and to see the other participants as well as the Top 12 visit Wavescape : Breaking News – Tour Takes Off

Image : Bertish Bomb – Chris Bertish tames the Dungeons master in 2001. Photo Pierre Marqua