sharkman, 1559699448
Phil , Bells is a great example of being , " the World's first Surfing Reserve." but actually with no protection , as in reality it is a recreational reserve like a football field.....
We have fought Council and the State Government from developing it at as an open Tourist Hub , which would mean 40% less carparks for surfers, and a 12 Apostles type development where all the $'s go to everyone but the local economy.
There is only one way to secure real protection , and that's legislation both federally and State.....we are in the process of getting this done , as the Liberal party promised to protect Bells as part of their election promises .....
WSR 's are just Reserves in name , no real protection which means when an economic development comes to your WSR beach ....make sure you understand that there is NO legal protection!
crg, 1559703345
Having another voice in a community to join in any fights and lobby to protect sensitive areas has to be an advantage even though the WSR has no legal power or legislated protections.
More power to them.
It's just an ironic pity that the very nature of a world class surf break will draw to it the exact circumstances you will end up fighting.
sharkman, 1559708215
crg , the problem is WSR have achieved very little , not sure about the port at Kirra , as it will always come up , as a fantasy project , nothing more.....when we were fighting for Bells WSR tried to sign up Bells , but there were no advantages at all in having them onboard , we will hopefully get Federal protection , which will become the template for other beaches under threat..and the WSR can continue on making people feel good!
truebluebasher, 1559773585
Surf Reserves for... Navigational,Aviation,Recreation,Surf Bathing,Boardriding
Surf Reserves are not new for Beachgoers or Surfers.
tbb agrees that "World"/ Surf Reserves run by NGO's as such are recent.
Note (1992) K'gari is listed as World Heritage mega ancient Surf Reserve.
Interested to know how many WSR's measure up to K'gari's 150km WSR ?
WH islands & shores would canvas a megalithic Surfing Empire for who knows who.
1825 All Qld /south "Navigational Foreshores were Reserved" from land sale.
1872 Then all popular GC Surfing Beaches were "Reserved for Public Purposes"
This included Spit - Main Beach / Burleigh Heads
1873 Broadbeach, Tallebudgera Southshore added to BHds + Currumbin Northshore.
These Surfing Reserves remain as such today
1925 Surf Bathing Reserve (Southport)
1933 Surf Aviation Reserves required Surf Bathers to exit the surf during operation.
Spit/Main Aviation Reserve dictates planning in & around the Broadwater Beaches.
tbb reminds that Marine/Shipwreck/Diving/Fishing reserves also share Wave Zones.
1947 Burleigh Headland became a 'National Park' (Ocean-shore Reserve)
1975 'National Estate' Register protects BH NP Native Fish Traps,Middens,Trails...
Example...No interference,defacing,damage,destruction of Cultural Heritage.
As such Talle Ck/BHds Surf Reserve/NP/Heritage Landscape/Waves are protected.
2016 World Surf Reserve declares BH Global Heritage Sanctuary...(Nothing Less)
However surfers aren't renowned for practising conservation that they preach...
#1 Surf God Jabreen Creator of East Coast WSR Point breaks is ridiculed by surfers.
Surf Gods Fingers Reach for freedom only to be finger fucked by Bikini Babes.
'Surf crew' tag 'Cock Rock' & continue Graffiti onslaught on ancient WSR Idol.
tbb is reminding there is no WSR protection even at this highest level.
Surf Drones fly in the face of Kombumerri Surf Creator...
Drones Drop White Trash funeral ashes over Saltwater Surf God.
Surfers muddy paths even eroding them...endangering other NP users.
Pavilion blocks Rockpath from Burleigh Beach to WSR/ Rock Pools
Pavilion refuses Stormwater hookup so pumps it over near shore Fish Trap.
Pavilion dumps filthy (Pizza,Chicken.Coasters,Serviettes)overdeck into WSR
Pavilion make out they Sponsor WSL Gold Coast Open (I highly doubt they do!)
Noosa WSR is exampled here...
Noosa Main Beach > Noosa NP prohibits Dogs.
Mostly as Dogs endanger WildLife and trample weeds thru National Park.
Noosa Surf Festival WSR Dog Comp seems to shit over environmental laws.
This directly influences visiting surfers to hit GC WSR's in same selfish manner.
Dogs can surf 20kms of coastline while humans are herded into 2kms of beach total.
Do surfers dislike NP / WSR so much that they carelessly abuse it ?
WSR Part 2 (Authorities)
Council choke WSR Points & Reefs with Sand Dumps.
A line Rockwall & Groynes destroy WSR wave shape.
GC Airport is currently contaminating WSR with PFAS.
GCCC time-out WSR sessions with Pay Parking & remove parking.
Prohibiting entry during increased beach events.
tbb recently discovered that age old ultra restrictive Bathing Reserves [SOLD OUT]
Anything you can imagine! Just name it...can Whizz bang & crash in the Flags.
2 boats/6 jetskis/4 Surf boards/2 king size Drones/Dogs in the flags for days on end.
GCCC said 'Movies/Festivals/Events/Comps' cancel out any complaints or breaches.
Basically WSR just brings a higher bargaining price before selling it's arse.
Just so you know! If Jet Skis can hoon the Red & Yellow flags for a carton of Beer.
Drop off your carton for WSR Jump off vid & dob in whinging WSR paddle crew.
All wish for surfers to respect WSR...just how to turn the clowns around?
Surfer's are renowned for rescues,honouring fallen mates,clean ups & protests.
Perhaps WSR could partner N.P to resource committed surfer based assist.
Surfers view the NP from a rare offshore position...
Weed Infestation outbreak
Mating Sea birds on Outcrops "General Counts"
Airlines / Drone Flight Path breaches.
Storm Build up & Direction
Unusual Creek Flow / Outfalls
Rescues / Fishing / Divers / Jet Ski / Boating Activity
Graffiti / Marine Debris
tbb is not suggesting surfers be nailed as dobbers but to show they care for reserve.
Surfers may provide 1st response that detects a fire.
tbb knows surfers respect National Parks & Reserves but a wake up call is needed.
Consider Council's won't register complaint of public Surf reserve misuse.
I wish to thank swellnet & Phil for reviewing WSR's...it shows surfers do care.
tango, 1559993034
Hang on, Sharkman. The Liberals proposed to "protect" Bells and the Great Ocean Road primarily through environmental protection through what appear to be rehabilitation projects. The federal govt has no substantial role in the planning laws which dictate impacts on Bells through development - that is all done through the State government. Here's the Libs press release: https://www.liberal.org.au/latest-news/2019/05/15/morrison-government-will-invest-6-million-further-protection-bells-beach
It would appear to be a misleading headline, to be diplomatic.
I agree that WSRs are effectively name-only in Victoria. Bells is a coastal reserve created under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act, and while the gazettal included wording about surfing, there doesn't appear to be any legal force behind it which can prevent negative impacts from whatever kind of proposal comes up. The only real "protection" exists through the local planning scheme which recognises the significance of Bells and its landscape values, which is a different to recognising its broader significance as per the WSR moniker.
tango, 1559993799
This is a very important issue that needs some serious investigation into the pros and cons.
There are a range of pitfalls associated with trying to convince decision-makers of the need for protection of any kind. If the default position is to monetise the benefits of retaining surfing assets, the logical corollary is that the opportunity costs also have to be considered ie what other uses deliver equivalent protection and greater economic value? It's a slippery slope, and one worth thinking about very clearly before heading down.
brutus, 1560330405
just so you know , there is a lot of negotiation going on to declare Bells as a federally legislated protected Reserve , labor has refused to protect Bells as the local state and our council have been trying to develop Bells into a Tourist hub and continue to do so...there is absolutely NO protection from heritage Victoria or the local planning scheme...amazing we have to rely on the Libs....
truebluebasher, 1560350451
brutus, we have the same deal with Qld Labor & GCCC selling off our foreshores.
Qld Labor heralds The GC Spit Master Plan as 'Oz Biggest ocean Park'.
*Spit riverfront Parks are Sold off to the Yacht Club for Super Yacht Berths
*'Q.E. Park weds < >slsa patron Prince Philip Park' that ALP & Mayor poach for CST
*ALP/Mayor are hiving adjacent Ocean Park for Star Casino Beach-Rise-as it sounds!
*ALP are pushing West Broadwater Parklands (rezone) for Casino Resort!
https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSGoldCoast/videos/protestors-rally-at-carey-park-in-hopes-of-stopping-a-new-casino-being-built/258960641670273/
tbb was cold called during election..."Do I want a Casino in Broadwater Park?" Fark!
+ A Light rail for no one that lives on The Spit
This is Qld ALP's idea of SMP Central Park...to steal our Parks then flog them off?
They have the hide to say that the people wanted this! (Who in 10 years said so?)
Everything our Whiteshoe Lib Mayor wants he gets supersized.(How & Why?)
Yeah! I too wish that sounded weird...not here on the Gold Coast...
Even today, the runner-up Mayor copped 18 mths Jail for a Bus Photo.(Not graffiti)
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/former-queensland-mayoral-candidate-penny-toland-guilty-of-perjury-20190612-p51wwp.html
Mayor is only Oz pollie who brags AEC returns are shit! & AEC apologize.(wtf)...No!
Chick duds one receipt & goes to Jail. Mayor never returns one in 10 years & walks.
GC Mayor has everything on the nose never a 2nd look! That's some Photo Album?
Can you see the us vs them...One big happy Liberal Party no matter what!
Qld/Fed LNP wouldn't be seen dead with a Liberal Badge...(ALP dusted it off ! Wow!)
tbb is guessin' Victoria also has 2 Liberal Parties? Well fancy that!
Qld feels your pain brothers...feel free to subscribe for your upcoming bad newsletter!
As you can read! It comes weekly,it's oppressive in Joh censored format.(Brutal it is!)
Good Luck with Vicco coastline, ours is going going ....
hipsterless, 1560465560
Just some comments from further north, NSR/WSRs, if these were developed without tenure and I'm hearing that this is most of them, then they are doomed to failure. An exception may be Noosa, as it adjoins a seriously valuable NP and if it can be organised to co-exisit with said NP then could be in with a chance. Goldies NSR is a lost cause with the current model. The people who developed this system of Reserve??? development need to seriously review their handiwork, as well consider the variety of tenure and political landscapes to navigate globally.
At least in Aus we have a well developed but very rigid reserve system at a state level which is generally controlled by the state and often managed by the local councils, I have no comments regarding federally managed reserves, but am uncertain that they,ll be any safer. Bells reserve should obviously have not been set aside for Recreation purposes and a Higher use should be determined ( Coastal Protection) ,plus a trustee arrangement which takes all the decision making away from one party (local govt) is a good idea if this can be negotiated.
In general you guys are in a difficult situation due to location/s which are highly sort after by a whole lot of money hungry shitheads. The more remote reserves have a better survival chance unless of course rinehardt or palmer want to built a mine.
However in the north a small group of SR Foundation members developed with very little support an actual Reserve known locally as "Big Dune surfing reserve" and yes it does get good waves at times, this 10ha site is surrounded by abt 6000has owned by a large Japanese Corp, not really a friendly landscape, however this reserve was gazetted in 2003 and has been running since then under a formal dual trustee arrangement between the Local authority and the SR chapter, this has certainly had plenty of challenges up to now and will into the future. Previous attempts with the then SR executive to use or recognise this model into the future were made, but alas this isn't noosa/ goldie so what would we know.
You need to review the entire structure regarding NSR/WSR development and work to clean up our own backyard first
truebluebasher, 1560765172
20 years back tbb did an audit on his city Gold Coast.
Qld #2 City & Oz #1 Regional City GC couldn't get on any Map.(1000 towns not GC)
My unconstitutional GC City was born post Federation...
Fair dinkum Oz Cities have Royal Charters/Lord Mayors/Cathedral/Customs House....
GC Civic branding was rusted & worn on Tourist drives,Signs,Gardens..the whole city.
Half boundary sizing & 2 city botanical Gardens ect.... {Front Page News & Spreads}
No local made postcards was the biggest sin for our Tourist City.
Comm Games audit revealed similar major opposite truths.
Sample: Tourist Town promos record Mall re-do's ignoring out of frame rusted pride.
Cartographer's united the world...www divides the globe with sickly selfie Map keys.
2019 Major Events need 20,000 security to lose themselves in psychedelic mazes.
Just as people have I.T. I.D. transplants so to do Towns...(Fake re-dos prove costly)
WSR is both new & unconstitutional earning a free tbb audit...(Not criticism)
Note WSR lives in a stasis...winning Govt favour but never constitutional power.
tbb guides Oz/WSR thru online haze revealing more Govt favour than surf buddies.
Swellnet link...(Surfers: The New Clubbies) 'Also gives Govt-Surf insight'.
https://www.swellnet.com/news/surfpolitik/2019/03/22/surfers-new-clubbies
National Surf Reserves.
https://www.surfingreserves.org/
Site is out of date,with no new input, giving false hope & stripping NSR's of respect.
If this represents the best of Oz Surfing to the world then where to from here?
Brad Farmer: "An idea whose time has come"...(been & gone is what site shows?)
Mike Baird(Resigned Jan/17):"Govt highly values the vital role of NSR"(2 govt's on?)
Peter Garrett AM (Resigned June/13): I commend NSR to Parliament (4 govt's on?)
NSR site exhibits a few Google flat Ocean shots (No Waves)= Dive or Fishing site?
There are no Maps / Travel / Accom / Transit / Surf Cam links to any Oz NSR.
NSR do not link to Surf Museums/Surf Festivals/NSR Local comps -WSL
tbb will assist rather than criticise by updating missing NSR's.
Declared.....Dedication ("NSR Listing)
July 2014 / March 2015 ~Noosa~("Proposed NSR?)
March 2015 / "May 2016 ~Mid Coast SA~
Sept 2016 / Dec 2017 ~Bondi~
Feb 2018 / (T.B.A) ~Cabarita~ re: A local Steering Committee-Dedication?
March 2017 (NSR~Last update on Cabarita Boardriders/insta/fb websites)
(Proposed Black Rock NSR?)
Does this spell the end for NSR ? "Where the Bloody Hell are you?"
{National Surfing Reserves} ~ Heavyweight Champions will come to the rescue!
WSL info on comps in NSR's amounts to (zero)
Surfing Australia /Surfing States have 30 partners { NSR is oddly not an SA partner}
Here are a few great examples of NSR companion...(Tourism sites)
****Surfing in NSW
https://www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/adventure-and-sport/surfing
****Phillip Island NSR has several dedicated sites + brochure (No nsr link).
https://www.visitphillipisland.com/listing/phillip-island-national-surfing-reserves/
https://www.visitphillipisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015-National-Surfing-Reserves-Phillip-Island-Brochure-low-res.pdf
***Tourism Australia (Australia's most popular beaches)
https://www.australia.com/en/things-to-do/aquatic/australias-most-popular-surfing-beaches.html
Sites with rare NSR links
****Oz Beaches
https://www.ozbeaches.com.au/pages/national-surfing-reserves-of-australia
**Australian Coastal Society
https://www.australiancoastalsociety.org/blog/2017/december/20/national-surfing-reserves/
Findings: NSR need respect from Surf Industry before seeking more political clout.
Swellnet can best finish National Surf Reserve review with fresh 'pollie push'
https://www.swellnet.com/news/swellnet-dispatch/2019/06/12/brad-farmer-calls-ministry-coastal-and-marine-resources
NSR site does link to WSR site.
http://www.savethewaves.org/programs/world-surfing-reserves/reserves/
World Surfing Reserves (See above review)
tbb will apply same blowtorch as NSR.
WSR site Map doesn't recognise Noosa WSR? No Name/Logo
WSR doesn't link to Oz WSR sites re: following.
Nov 2017 / March 2018 T Shirts? now 2020 (TBA) (tbb hints at Cabarita NSR stasis)
https://www.noosaworldsurfingreserve.com.au/about/#history
Noosa WSR site:
[Pause] Historical reboot
tbb applauds Saltwater History but not talk of crude canoes?
Canoes are regarded as engineered weight-ratio marvels(Resin/Stitched/Tied....)
Mountain legends example childrens ocean play around mothers. Men as swimmers!
WSR Pioneers
1865 Archer's Party were first of the new surf bathers to region.
1876 Shepherd's cruises introduced riotous surf bathers to Noosa Point.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184997505?searchTerm=Tewantin%20surf%20bathing&searchLimits=l-state=Queensland|||sortby=dateAsc
tbb is saying historical research will empower WSR more richly than stickers.
Noosa Code of Conduct -Avoid Swimming near Surfers? [Craft avoids Swimmers!]
Should then WSR Surfers be banned from NP with Chem Slabs & Hunting Dogs ..
Bodysurfers been riding Noosa twice as long as boardriders & get bulldozed out?
Starting to think Noosa Toffs are wiping all pre Sticker Surf History from WSR.
Note: tbb attended GC Bodysurf Comp (Hand Planes only?) End is nigh for #1 surfers!
Noosa WSR site fails to recognize humble beginnings (No NSR link)
WSR/Tourism Noosa (main partners?) links fade to grey & go nowhere fast.
No links to Noosa Festival /Boarding Office Museum /Surf Cams/Surf Qld/WSL
This applies likewise to all Oz WSR site links
Gold Coast site does awkwardly link to 'WSR' but not 'Oz WSR Noosa site' or NSR's.
However one oddity came to light that luckily grants GC WSR iconic status.
[M1] GC WSR (Exits Signs) are on par with W.H./ Theme Park signage...(M1-#1)
tbb informs this is a major upgrade as Qld Govt long prohibited {GC welcome signs}. https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/589cdd208f1b3bc274211c48a83e0bef
How does Oz WSR compare to Signage on Global Stage.
Portugal Ericeira WSR - Info Surf Shack
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/546b6618e4b057f574524327/t/55843d34e4b0ac30e0222f62/1434729782521/LR+ENH+WORLD+SURF+RESERVE.jpg?format=750w
(WSR Lookout Maps)
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/FX3MK9/ribeia-de-ilhas-beach-ericeira-world-surfing-reserve-portugal-FX3MK9.jpg
(The Radical Sabbatical with WSR numbered Surf Spots) Donna +Brandon {Epic}
https://the-radical-sabbatical.com/2015/03/12/surfing-portugal/
Findings: Clearly show Oz WSR's appear lacklustre in need of Surfing peer respect.
WSR could steer Govt Tourism towards NP Signage then similar protection.
This needs grass roots coordination from ground up to NP Reserve status.
WSR hosts Govt $10m/yr WSL Safari. Shot Gun Wedding entitles WSR to half.
WSR feeds Museums empowering festival stalls & comps to WSL<(Respect)>WSR
This format can best be presented to Govt as a seasonal Coastal Tourism Surf Safari.
tbb civic audit is presented to inform & assist WSR...I wish WSR all the best...
truebluebasher, 1575720524
Global Wave Conference
10th Feb 2020 - 14th Feb 2020 Gold Coast. SCU.
Hosted by Gold Coast Surfing Reserve. / re: Andrew McKinnon
https://gecko.org.au/event/gold-coast-hosts-global-wave-conference-2020/
Goldie tbb is fully supportive of conference...prefer it free & on the beach.
http://www.globalwaveconference2020.com.au/
One thing!
Recommend a progressive eco twist to planned paddle-out.
Firstly the price already excludes many.
Add a Paddle out of 100-200 to intentionally coagulate surfer's pollution.
Beach lovers only see: 'Privileged Pacific Garbage Patch rear ending the World'.
WR line in the sand would turn more heads with zero harm to environment.
Add nothing, harm nothing wade-swim circle harmonises whole beach to sea better.
Share WR giant beach flowered Pandanus Garland to draw attention.(Zero Harm!)
Even more so with nudists...no denying 100% commitment to the cause turns heads.
Circling & Facing outwards surfers can then befriend the whole wide world !
Hugely symbolic outpouring of love to the world vs A List circle of Toxic navel gazers.
A twist on tradition shows that Surfers are engaging the world & making sacrifices.
World respects a surfer's send off just don't abuse or politicise sacred surf culture.
Be honest crew...line in the sand has been crossed & it paints surfers as bad guys.
tbb dislikes toxic craft but respects boardriders because we all love the ocean.
Global Wave Conference 'no pollution ring' shows unity & commands attention
100% compliments Wave Conference theme & sets surfing free to be.
World would applaud such sacrifice...tbb would salute the sincerity to our ocean.
truebluebasher, 1650659978
swellnet crew congratulate North Devon.
1st UK Surf Reserve & 12th World Surfing Reserve.
https://www.northdevonsurfreserve.org/
https://www.savethewaves.org/north-devon-announced-as-12th-world-surfing-reserve/
Gold / Sunshine Coasts WSR are a good model for Devon / Cornwall WSR.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/north-devon-beats-cornwall-win-6904134
truebluebasher, 1683336494
swellnet / Oz crew congratulates North Devon WSR #12.
WSR Approval + Announcement continues with (Dedication) + Inauguration
*Approved Jan 2021 *Announced April 2022 (*Dedication May 2023) *Inauguration 12 May 2023
We are here...(May *Dedication)
North Devon WSR webpage / News / Excellent Video Series
https://www.northdevonsurfreserve.org/launch
12th-14th May Inauguration Times / Dates / Towns
https://www.northdevonsurfreserve.org/launch
WSR
https://www.savethewaves.org/north-devon-announced-as-12th-world-surfing-reserve/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInv2m2rbf_gIVA2h9Ch1ZxQoiEAAYASAAEgLX0PD_BwE
North Devon WSR dedication by The Guardian complete with WSR Safari Guide / Map...Yew!
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/05/north-devon-uk-first-world-surfing-reserve#:~:text=North%20Devon%20joins%2011%20world%20surfing%20reserves.&text=The%20reserve%20stretches%20seven%20miles,hand%2Dhewn%20redwood%20planks%20here.
Museum of British Surfing
https://www.facebook.com/MuseumofBritishSurfing/photos_by?locale=en_GB
Surfing England
https://www.surfingengland.org/#
WSR ~ 20 Years Pow Wow / Surf Council Tribal Elder speakum with Swallowtail Tongue
https://www.savethewaves.org/save-the-waves-is-20-years-old-what-does-two-decades-look-like-a-message-from-our-ceo/