The Performance: Competing on theWorld Championship Tour (WCT), Barry delivered a dominant performance in the final, defeating Hawaiian powerhouseSunny Garciawith a score of 25.30 to Garcia's 19.75.
Winning Mindset: Reflecting on the event years later, Barry noted that 1998 was his final WCT win. He described a rare sense of total focus and absolute certainty in his victory weeks before even arriving at the point.
Legacy at J-Bay: This win solidified his reputation as a master of the world’s best right-hand point breaks. His style, characterized by fast carves and deep tubes, drew frequent comparisons between Jeffreys Bay and his home break atBurleigh Heads.
Prize Details: For his first-place finish, Barry earned a prize purse of$120,600.
Trophy Stands at 1280 mm or 50.394 inches approx
Width at its widest point 600mm or 23.62 inches approx
This is a rare piece of surfing history ,how many professional surfers let go of their trophies ?