Here’s a little cocktail called the Volcom Pipe Pro for you to sip on, four parts John John to one part Jamie O’Brien t0 one part Kelly Slater.

Will the triopoly be broken in 2016? How does a dash of Koa Smith sound? A twist of Carlos Muñoz? A measure of Koa Rothman? Or does it need waving in the general direction of Italy, like a Noel Coward martini? Enter Leo Fioravanti, who’s back at the event that nearly put an end to his career last year, and sailed through his Round 2 heat a few days ago. Highlights from the opening day’s play are below; a big swell’s thought to be on the way for later today.