This time of year it's all about Vicco and Bells and the pros who plunder its slopey, wind-affected faces. James Page caught them gorging on a wave that isn't Bells during a session that featured no pros. All photos by James.

Scamper off, scarf your oranges and cop a spray from the coach

Surf's been pumping. Killer photos. No time for spellcheck.

But Victoria seems more inward and thoughtful

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