The world’s most melodramatic, consistently disappointing surf comp is back for another year. The waiting period for Red Bull Cape Fear, held in Sydney at the very fearsome and cape-like wave formerly known as ‘Ours’, began several days ago, and won’t end until 31st August. Soft caarnts need not apply.

Competitors confirmed so far include:

• Mark Mathews
• Ryan Hipwood
• Russell Bierke
• Makua Rothman
• Laurie Towner
• Kirk Flintoff
• Jesse Polock
• Evan Faulks
• Dean Morrison
• Albee Layer