The recently dubbed “Hottest Female Surfer” (Transworld Surf) has just proved herself on the world stage. Alana Blanchard has officially qualified for the Women’s 2009 WCT. Alana began the year doing ‘QS contests without the goal of qualifying for the WCT, but after a few good results it became evident that she should go full on. Her hard work paid off and now she has the opportunity to compete in the most prestigious women’s surfing tour.

Other fresh faces joining the 2009 Women’s WCT include Coco Ho and Sally Fitzgibbons. These girls have set the stage to make the 2009 Women’s WCT the most excited yet.