Familiar faces of the last decade like Derek Ho, Larry Rios, and Kaipo Jaquias, shared heat time and high scores with teenage "killers" Keanu Asing, Kaimana Jaquias, and Ha'a Aikau. Inside: Photo gallery and day 1 wrap from defending champion Flynn Novak.

Competition is underway at Ala Moana Bowls for the Sponsor Me Hawaii. Surf is in the 3- to 4-foot range and rising.

It's all about patience as surfers play the waiting game for the two-day Sponsor Me Hawaii at Ala Moana Bowls...