Due to lack of swell at Bells the Rip Curl Pro relocated to 13th Beach. The swell kicked throughout the day and conditions varied on the incoming tide.
1976 was the last time the Rip Curl Pro was moved to 13th due to lack of swell.
That year Hawaii's Jeff Hackman won the event.
The main contest bank (photo taken mid 2009) RCP day wasn't quite as good, but still bangable.
Judging was setup on the back of a semi.
Wilko punting for a win over Dingo. Would go down to Taj next day at Winki.
Photogs all trying to get the money shot.
The road to Beacon.
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