First it was Owen Wright putting Culburra on the map with his giant-killing performance on surfing's international junior circuit last summer.
Today, Wright's 14-year-old sister Tyler will be feeling no nerves when she paddles out alongside seven-time world champion and tournament host Layne Beachley for the quarter-finals of the Beachley Classic at Manly Beach.
Owen captured the under 16 world championship last year in Brazil and continued to knock over more fancied rivals before joining the World Qualifying Series tour.
Tyler emphatically signalled her arrival on the women's scene, booking her spot in the final eight with Saturday's third-round upset of defending champion and tour leader Stephanie Gilmore.
One of five siblings, Tyler spoke on the phone to her brother after she clinched a quarter-final berth and said the pair constantly encouraged each other.
"When Owen sees me doing well it definitely inspires him to go better, and he inspires me just as much," she said.
"Growing up with him as my older brother has been sensational. He's in Spain at the moment for a pretty big WQS final and we'll both be thinking of each other, wishing each other luck."
The quarter-finals will feature four separate battles between Australian and South American surfers.
Beachley will take on Brazilian Silvana Lima, Wright meets Brazilian Jacqueline Silva, while Amee Donohoe and Rebecca Woods square off with Peruvians Julia De La Rosa and Mulanovich.
Gilmore won't be surprised if Wright claims more big scalps today.
"Tyler is a very patient and mature competitor who deserved to win and I'm sure she'll keep causing upsets," Gilmore said.
The level-headed Wright did not get carried away with the win over the world No 1.
"It's pretty cool, but it was unlucky for her. The waves just didn't come," Wright said.
"To beat her in a man-on-man (heat), it's great experience and I'm really stoked. But it takes nothing away from her. She's still the best surfer in the world.
"It sank in pretty quickly. I knew I was a chance if I played my cards right, but I still haven't finished the job yet. I'd like to go all the way. The quarter-final will be hard, but if I play my cards right and do my best, anything could happen."
Wright's parents Rob and Fiona said their children were always "looking out for each other".
"I get a lot of happiness and pride out of hearing them talk on the phone. They give each other so much support," Rob said.
"Owen will tell Tyler he's been watching her on the net, and tells her to do this and do that to improve. And Tyler and Kirby, 16, are always giving him tips as well."
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