Swellnet Dispatch
Abandoned board ends Sebastian Steudtner's season
Tuesday, 2 February 2021 68
The German big wave surfer suffers a dislocated clavicular, fractured ribs, and torn muscles in both neck and chest.
Poles apart: Adam Warchol and his Pe'ahi colossus
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 24
It was arguably the largest wave ever windsurfed, and it was ridden by a 19-year old who first surfed Pe'ahi just one month earlier.
Behind The Shot: Lance Morgan
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 12
"...the wave ripped off both flippers and the leash wrapped tight around his legs. He got flogged."
Ship of fools
Thursday, 21 January 2021 118
Don't call them travel restrictions. What Aussie surfers are experiencing is enforced planning for the next Indo boat trip. Don't waste a moment!
Vale Ben Aipa
Sunday, 17 January 2021 12
An acclaimed surfer, shaper, and coach, Aipa was the archetypal Hawaiian surfer, yet he didn't start surfing till an adult.
Old guys ruling
Thursday, 14 January 2021 41
With a combined age nearing 100, Peter Mel and Twiggy Baker this month raised the big wave bar, yet it may not be in spite of their age but because of it.
Welcome to the surf town with no empty rentals - it's at COVID capacity
Friday, 8 January 2021 269
The pandemic has brought on a property boom for surf towns as cashed-up city dwellers make a sea change. But while that is great for house prices, it has created a nightmare for some renters.
2020: The year in pictures
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 40
A photo journal by Craig Brokensha of the year that was, 2020.
The best stories of 2020
Thursday, 24 December 2020 19
Great waves, a few angry people, the big wave brotherhood, and sharks.
Come recap our highlights of 2020.
The Pipe Masters isn't a contest but a film set
Monday, 14 December 2020 66
And Erik Logan is was its Executive Producer.
WSL Suspends Billabong Pipe Masters Due To Positive Covid-19
Saturday, 12 December 2020 152
WSL staff have tested positive for COVID-19, including WSL CEO Erik Logan.
