Big names touch down for the Pro

Reigning world champions Molly Picklum (left) and Yago Dora will take part in athlete signings in Torquay across the Easter long weekend. Photo: Cait Miers/World Surf League.

SURF fans will have the chance to meet some of the world’s best surfers at a series of athlete signings across the Easter long weekend.

From world champions to rising stars, the appearances offer a rare opportunity to get up close with some of the sport’s biggest names.

Rip Curl’s flagship Torquay store will host a signing at 4.30pm on Saturday 4 April, featuring reigning World Surf League women’s world champion Molly Picklum, Stephanie Gilmore, Erin Brooks, Tya Zebrowski, Crosby Colapinto and Dane Henry.

Across the road, Strapper Surf at Surf City Plaza will run its own in-store program, featuring 2025 world champion Yago Dora from 4-5pm on Easter Saturday.

The Rusty Surf Team will also be on site, alongside a live T-shirt and denim heat press station.

Boardriders Torquay will host additional signing sessions on 4 April with Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and RVCA team riders available for photos and autographs.

The weekend will wrap up with a Q&A featuring former world champion Tom Carroll at 4 Pines Torquay on Easter Sunday.

All appearances are subject to change depending on the competition schedule.