Orange County’s top up-and-coming surfers kicked off their campaigns at the Maresia Surf International at Praia Mole in Florianopopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil yesterday and several local surfers advanced through their early round heats.

Tanner Gudauskas, 21, who is fresh off of his ASP 6-Star victory in South Africa, advanced through to the Round of 48 when he finished second behind local Brazilian standout Pedro Henrique. Although Tanner was happy about his advancement, his celebration was cut short due to brother Dane’s early round elimination.

“It was a shame that Dane lost his heat right in the end, but that’s competition,” Gudauskas said. “It’s super hot outside, but it’s fun. I’m stoked to be here, beautiful day, a lot of people on the beach, good looking girls so the surf is just a bonus. I feel really great after Ballito.”

Nathan Yeomans, 28, also advanced out of his Round of 96 alongside Huntington Beach’s Brett Simpson, 24, and Shaun Ward, 26.

Patrick Gudauskas, 23, and Brad Ettinger, 24, will surf their Round of 96 heats when competition resumes.

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