NOOSA, March 7 — Pro surfers, amateurs, tandem surfing stars and man’s best friend have descended upon Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia for the world’s biggest surf festival. — Reuters

Australian dog trainer and former surfing champion Chris de Aboitiz rides a wave with his dogs Millie (left) and Rama off Sydney"s Palm Beach, February 18, 2016. — Reuters pic