The World Surfing League (WSL) has decided to suspend the Billabong Pipe Masters competition, presented by Hydro Flask, as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within its organization, including WSL CEO Erik Logan.
The WSL said it is committed to prioritizing the safety of the athletes, staff and surrounding community and is working closely and transparently with the Hawaii State Department of Health to determine the path forward.
As part of the league’s COVID019 Safety Plan, anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test is self-isolating until they are cleared and contact tracing protocols have been fully implemented. The WSL does not believe that any athletes have been exposed and will continue to execute the safety protocols.
The Pipe Masters — the season-opening event of the WSL men’s Championship Tour held at the Banzai Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore — got underway December 8 and had been scheduled to run through December 20.
Photo courtesy Billabong Pipe Masters
