Ricardo Christie caused the first upset of the day by eliminating higher seed and former event winner Jordy Smith from the competition.

Pumping and weaving (and dodging rocks!) while racing down the line in the Apple Isle.

Observations have shown that sea level rose steadily over the 20th century – and at a faster rate than over the previous centuries. It is also clear from both satellite and coastal observations that seas have risen faster over the past two decades than they did for the bulk of the 20th century.

Head high runners breaking in gin clear water: It's Kandooma Right and it's perfect.