Wade Carmichael won his heat with some long rides in Round 1.
Kaito Kino snaps in his Round 1 heat.
Wade Carmichael taking off in his Round 1 heat.
Kaimana Jaquias placed second in his Round 1 heat despite an impressive display of surfing.
Kaimana Jaquias bottom turning through the tricky conditions at Sunset.
Kaimana Jaquias taking off in his Round 1 heat.
Perth Standlick on his way to winning his Round 1 heat.
Ezekiel Lau reflecting on his Round 1 win.
Pancho Sullivan is congratulated by Nathan Hedge on his Round 1 win.
Chris Ward reflecting on his second place finish in Round 1of the Vans World Cup.
Fins and a broken nose on Day 1.
Bino Lopes was happy with his Round 1 win.
Contest Jersey's for the Vans World Cup.
Tom Whitaker was stoked with his Round 1 win.
The weather improved through the morning on Day 1.
Bino Lopes preparing for his Round 1 heat.
Mitch Coleborn heading out for his Round 1 heat.
Hank Gaskell prepares for his Round 1 heat.