Surf Europe

Five man x one woman title races coming into Europe

Budding bromances, a selection of fine rail work, and Todd Kline saying "Woof!" in an overtly sexual manner

Also featuring Mick Fanning, a hungry seal, and a fish of unknown identity

Free as in free-for-all

With fun, rippable surf on the cards for the first couple days the Hurley Pro is all set to get off to an early start.

As the title race hots up between Kelly and Gabriel Medina, commentators will have plenty to talk about at the Hurley Pro between south swell sets.

Still no world title in sight but ticking off the Hurley Pro after two runner-up places can only translate as pure satisfaction.

How many thrilling instalments can we realistically drag this out to...?

Vico fingers some middling to average surf talent

Fellow 21 Days protagonist Julian Wilson takes runner-up.