1961 Classic Pins and Buttons
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Description: Steeped in surfing legend and local lore alike, the waves at Bells Beach are a big, wide canvas that's not very steep. It's tough to ride which largely keeps the kooks away, and forces surfers to bring their rail game. In 1961, locals launched the Bells Beach Surf Classic to bring together the best of the best. It didn't take long before surfers were coming from all over the world to compete and in 1973, the event became a pro competition which, despite several name changes, has been held annually ever since.
