Mick won the competition,
but Curren the people's vote.
Wilko won the comeback award,
but surfing was the winner on the day.

Ha!

After a two year hiatus the J'Bay Open returned with just the sort of conditions we all hoped for - 6 '- 8' offshore Supertubes. Proud South African Esti Dalton parked herself in the dunes as the best day of the World Tour this year unfolded.

Read the full recap here.

All photos by Esti.