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Tuach makes grade

THE DREAM has become reality for Chelsea Tuach.

Surfing’s teen titan won’t have to fantasise about the World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour any longer after winning the Women’s QS 6 000 Pantin Classic Galicia Pro in Spain to qualify for the world tour.

Competing in tough conditions on Saturday, the 19-year-old Bajan surfer held off Spaniard Leticia Canales Bilbao to win a low-scoring final and earn 6 000 ranking points.

“It’s been my dream for so long and I’ve been working so hard for it,” said Tuach of qualifying for next year’s tour. (JM/worldsurfleague.com)

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