The misty mornings are one of a kind here in Torquay

This year is the 50th year anniversary for The Bells event. Definitely a lot of history every where you look

The glamorous Kalani Miller looks like she just took a trip through the Roxy store. Note tag still attached.

Bethany Hamilton, fresh off the premiere of her documentary motion picture, Soul Surfer, grabs the wildcard this year .With a rough couple of heats, she still doesn't let it get her down and keeps smiling." I'm gonna go surf again somewhere"

Who does that? Kelly seemed in form the first day, probably because he kept his feet warm

After the worst year of his career in 2010, Bobby Martinez is determined to turn things around and stay positive this year. He’s been taking a liking to the Rookie and Cheese Stick models.

I know most people would rather see Alana, but here is a shot of her 5’8” Rookie model with girly pink hexes.

Kelly rode the same 5’9” he won Snapper on out at Bells. Hmmm, wonder what he will ride in round three…

The waves have been consistent this year. Here’s a shot of Rincon up at the top of Bells with the priority markers in the foreground.

Taylor Knox flashes us a smile! He may be out of this event but he will be back to hopefully get his second career win in Brazil!

Bobby rode a 6'0" x 18 1/4" x 2 1/4" Rookie as he took down world number 2, Taj Burrow in a smoker of a heat

The walk down the stairs to Bells gets the guys and girls psyched up to compete, as they glance and see all the past winners pictured along the railings

The women scored perfect Bells and the guys perfect Winkipop

The new 50 year Bells event posters are simple but classic and look good even look good upside down