Mick Fanning, wearing it well in Portugal

How about that world title race heating up? Mick Fanning, pictured here, is currently leading the ratings ahead of one Kelly Slater, and there’s plenty of things that need to happen or not happen for the positions to remain, all of which you can drink in over here. But don’t think for a second that Mick’s sweating. He knows how to wear the pressure. “Seems like this world title race is reaching fever pitch event though it won’t culminate till more than a month than now,” says photog Ryan Miller, who’s been observing Mick in the soup. “Mick’s been calm and steady this whole time in Portugal. Not sure if his mind is racing faster than normal but his actions are as smooth as ever. No signs of stress or worry at all.” Oh, can the lay days please end now? Thank you.