Opening Day of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy kicked off the 62nd edition of a legendary event known worldwide and statements were made. CT veterans Lakey Peterson and Tyler Wright flexed their power and knowledge of tricky Bells Bowl to storm through their debuts. Gabriela Bryan brought the heat from her El Salvador victory to the chilly Victorian waters in decimating form. CT Rookie Bella Kenworthy, 2024 Rookie of the Year Sawyer Lindblad, and returning wildcard disrupter Ellie Harrison created noise all their own along with Crosby Colapinto notching the first men's Opening Round affair. Plus, surfing icons Mick Fanning, Stephanie Gilmore and Mason Ho had their Stone and Wood Icons Heat before the likes of Luke Egan, Rosy Hodge, and more got in the water for the Afternoon Delight Expression Session to close out opening day.
