Barton Lynch showing the same old stoke after defeating Damien 'Iceman' Hardman in the first Heritage Series heat of 2016. - WSL / Ed SloaneKelly Slater congratulating Michel Bourez after the Tahitian beat him in Round 3. - WSL / Kelly CestariJoel Parkinson's sign off after his Round 3 loss about to cause a tug-of-war. - WSL / Kelly CestariAnonymous support: Chocolate, a sun and a smile on Mason's locker left by 'The Cleaner'. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
Mick Fanning generating a crowd all his own after winning his Round 3 heat in dominant fashion. - WSL / Kelly CestariAs the injury wildcard for 2016, Jordy Smith has a lot of ground to cover. Into Round 3 he was head-down ready to get back to business. His focus saw him through to Round 4. - WSL / Kelly CestariMatt Wilkinson debriefs after his Round 3 victory. Can you tell he's trying to get more vertical? - WSL / Kelly CestariBoardrider clubs are a huge part of Aussie culture and kids from Surfing Victoria got a chance to caddy for their alumni and other pros during the contest at Bells. This lucky grom got to hold boards for Mick Fanning. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
With Bells big and unruly, Michel Bourez takes advantage of jet ski assist. - WSL / Kelly CestariIt was a shock to see Jadson Andre being carried off the beach after he had given a full-power performance in Round 2. - WSL / Kelly CestariStu Kennedy getting some love from rookie Ryan Callinan after Kennedy had taken down Matt Banting in Round 2. - WSL / Ed SloaneWith more swell in the water for Round 2, Caio Ibelli takes extra time to pick his weapon of choice. - WSL / Kirstin
Kolohe Andino watches hopelessly as scores come in for Sebastian Zietz's final ride in Round 2. Zietz overtook Andino by a tenth of a point in the dying moments of the heat to win. - WSL / KirstinCoco Ho after her brother Mason, the event wildcard, upset Jeremy Flores in Round 2. - WSL / KirstinKai Otton (left) giving some last minute advice to Adrian Buchan before Ace's Round 2 matchup against rookie Alex Ribeiro. - WSL / KirstinKelly Slater inspiring the next generation with an innovative quiver and a couple fist bumps. - WSL / Kirstin
The gathering place for more than 50 years now. - WSL / Ed SloaneRookie Keely Andrew is thrilled to be competing on the big stage at Bells. - WSL / KirstinFamily sacrifices: Nikki Van Dijk and her brother Joe embrace the chill outside the water. - WSL / KirstinKelly Slater has been doing his thing at Bells for 25 years now. - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
Tyler Wright and Glenn Hall: Can they pull off another victory as a team? - WSL / KirstinCaio Ibelli gets a good luck kiss from girlfriend Alessa Quizon. He'll return the favor when Alessa hits the lineup. - WSL / Kirstin ScholtzWith both of his pupils winning the first event of the season, Laura Enever is eager to get some last minute advice from Glenn Hall. - WSL / KirstinNat Young navigates the familiar terrain at Bells as he heads out for his Round 1 heat. - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
Bianca Buitendag's priceless reaction after learning she defeated Stephanie Gilmore in Round 1 by a fraction of a point. - WSL / Kelly CestariAdriano de Souza is enjoying making the rounds this year. - WSL / Ed SloaneTrials winner Brisa Hennessy of Hawaii is considered a major spoiler this year. - WSL / Kirstin ScholtzJohn John Florence is playing to a new tune this year. - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
Tatiana Weston-Webb with her travel buddy, coach and supporter: her father. - WSL / Kirstin ScholtzJulian Wilson enjoys the long way down. - WSL / Ed SloaneBronte Macaulay getting some lineup advice from local competitor Cahill Bell-Warren. - WSL / KirstinKeanu Asing debriefs the entourage after his opening round heat. - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
Sally Fitzgibbons enjoying the contest from a spectator's perspective. - WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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