In a final packed with big-wave all-stars, Monteiro's win is proof further that Brazil has hands down arrived as the most powerful surf nation on the planet.
"We are excited to kick off the 2011 Big Wave World Tour with the third annual Quiksilver Ceremonial," said Big Wave World Tour Contest Director, Gary Linden. "It looks like patience is going to pay off as we're seeing solid 20- to 25-foot faces with light winds and good lighting making for the perfect start to the season."
As for Brazil and Monteiro's win, when you consider that Danilo Couto won the XXL Awards this year and there are slew of small-wave specialists lining up to jump on the ASP World Tour come mid-season adjustment, the rest of the world has their work cut out for them.
2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta de Lobos Results:
1. Marcos Monteiro
2. Ramon Navarro
3. Gabriel Villaran
4. Kohl Christianson
=5. Greg Long, Cristian Merello
