The Women's title will stay put in San Clemente for at least another year.
Wanning, China delivered long left handers at Riuye Bay for the opening day of competition.
Competitors have arrived along with the waves at Riyue Bay Wanning ahead of Day 1 of the official WLC waiting period.
Taylor Jensen and Chelsea Williams will look to relive their former glory when they return to Hainan in the South China Sea this December.
The World's best longboarders will head back to Hainan for a sixth consecutive year this December.