Watch: Highlights - Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic - Day 1

The women took over opening day of the Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic and set the scale in phenomenal form. Style, poise, and grace under pressure was on full display with both the Opening Round and Round 2 unfolding to eliminate the first contenders. This year marks the second edition of the Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic in which all eyes turn to the desert to witness world class longboard surfing. Surfers will embrace the island life on Hudayriyat Island October 24-26 for three days of on-demand world-class surf.