“I got a lot of confidence out of the end of last year and Gabe winning the title,” said Florence after his win. “It really opened my eyes, like, oh my gosh, I want to do that now! It’s really pushing all of us…”

“Going into 2015, I’m excited, and it’s great to start the year here at home in great waves. This event helps get momentum to head into the season.”

John John sounds pumped for the year ahead. The 2015 title race could be quite something.