France to Fiji, Hawaii to Australia, Fanning spent his time between events searching for the best barrels in the world and scoring swells many of us would be lucky to see in a lifetime.

When asked to comment on one trip, Fanning said, "P-Pass is a beast of a wave. On that trip we got so shacked but also copped some heavy beatings too."

Now as the excitement builds for the commencement of the 2013 ASP World Champion Tour, Fanning is eager to start with a bang at his home break of Snapper Rocks. After finishing 3rd in 2012, Fanning is striving to put greater results on the board and claim a win on his home soil.

Enjoy a snap shot of Fanning doing what he does best.