Rip Curl: This Red Bull water patrol ski isn't going far.
Rip Curl: Owen Wright is all smiles after winning his heat.
Rip Curl: Adriano De Souza sprints down the stairs at Bells after changing his board mid-heat.
Rip Curl: Owen is interviewed after his Round 1 victory.
Rip Curl: Owen spends more quality time with the paparazzi.
Rip Curl: Young fans swarm Owen as he exits the water.
Rip Curl: Young fans swarm Owen as he exits the water.
Rip Curl: Bede Durbidge signs some autographs for local kids.
Rip Curl: The crowd enjoys the great conditions on Day 1.
Rip Curl: This fan prefers the view from the stands.
Rip Curl: The competitor rashies, lined up and ready for action.
Rip Curl: Joel Parkinson talks with John Shimooka after taking out his Round 1 heat with ease.
Rip Curl: Kelly Slater keeps his young fans happy.
Rip Curl: Kelly Slater is swarmed as he leaves the water.
Rip Curl: The crowd gets around Mick Fanning as he heads out to his heat.
Rip Curl: Jadson Andre on the way to his heat.
Rip Curl: Jeremy Flores in the preparation area.
Rip Curl: Yadin Nicol descends the Bells stairs.