Michael Peterson Surfing at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach – Footage & Commentary by Rip Curl

The man, the myth, the legend: 1973/74/75 Rip Curl Pro Champion Michael Peterson changed the way heats would be surfed forever…

Preview of movie – Searching for Michael Peterson

To view the full length movie on smh.tv click here – View Searching For Michael Peterson

Underdogs Run Free -  Michael Peterson

Images from the film Morning of the Earth (1972) made by Alby Falzon

 

Tracks Presents Bells Big Hits – 1975

 

Helping to ‘Celebrate 50 years of the Rip Curl Pro and Bells Beach Easter Rally’, Tracks magazine has brought to life some classic archived pages from past issues. In this the second episode the focus is on another amazing win by Michael Peterson. 1975 was his third win in a row at the Rip Curl Pro. A surfing hatrick that’s legendary status remains intact. Music: Royal Chant Song: Hey Hey