Fanning was waiting for his first ride as his opponent and fellow Aussie Julian Wilson paddled back to the line - up after his opener .
Fanning is a former three time world champ and three - time and defending J - Bay Open champion .
Fanning , a former three time world champ and three - time and defending J - Bay Open champion , was waiting for his first ride as his opponent and fellow Aussie Julian Wilson paddled back to the line - up after his opener .