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"Right now, each contest is about trying to get a win because that’s all I can do to get the world title back and that’s what it’s going to take to get it back,” Georgeson said. “You can’t win it with seconds and thirds, it’s going to takes firsts at the moment. I’ve only got one win, Mel’s got three, but hopefully I can do this in the next three contests – just do what I did here, be really focused and hope everything comes together for me."

Things have definitely been coming together for Redman-Carr. Her result today marks her fourth podium finish in five events. Though she was decidedly beaten by Georgeson in the final, the 33-year-old Western Australian leaves France in a commanding position.

"I was really happy to make it into the finals; I had already regained my ratings lead at that point, but I didn’t really feel like I was in the final – I just felt like I was drifting around out there,” Redman-Carr said. “Chelsea got the best waves today and I probably missed one or two. I just mistimed them, so it was just quite boring for me out there – I was just drifting around out there hoping it would end."

Redman-Carr eliminated Silvana Lima (BRA) en route to the final in much the same fashion. Lima, who has had an excellent rookie season, only caught three waves during their semifinal heat.

"The waves were good, but I couldn’t catch them because I was paddling for the wrong ones.” Lima said. “It was a good heat but luck was definitely on Mel’s side, not mine. Overall it was a good experience, getting another third place is a good result for me. I just hope I can do better next time. I’m gaining experience on the WCT and am in a good position on the ratings – I’m focused and hoping to keep doing well."

Jessi Miley-Dyer, current world No. 4 and the ASP Women’s World Tour’s only other 2006 rookie, was beaten by Georgeson in their semifinal heat after only catching one wave.

“I’m stoked just to make it through to the semis and get another strong result,” Miley-Dyer said. “Chels surfed really good and when people surf really well like that, you can’t really do much about it. Maybe if I’d caught two waves I could have given myself a better chance!”

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