Last chance to win trip for two to Banyak Islands
Friday 26/08 10
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Swellnet Dispatch
Mark Mathews on taking charge of the situation
Friday 26/08 1
After eight months out of the water Mark Mathews is back paddling his favourite slab, and he's keen for another tilt at Jaws this coming season. Here he chats about the injury plus how equipment can quell the fear of what's below.
Darren Handley has a secret formula
Thursday 25/08 33
It involves nothing in the way of rocker, volume, fins, or foil, but Darren Handley has a formula for making the world's best boards for the world's best surfers.
Highlights from Finals Day at Teahupoo - video
Thursday 25/08 6
After 55 CT wins over 25 years, Kelly Slater put yesterday's epic triumph up there with the best. The highlights reel deserves some sort of award too.
Kelly Slater nails a win for the (old) ages at Teahupoo
Wednesday 24/08 31
11-time World Champion Slater beats John John Florence for the 55th CT victory of his career and his 5th at Teahupoo. “When I look back, that will for sure be one of the best wins I have ever had,” said Slater after the siren sounded.
Kelly Slater's perfect heat at Teahupoo - video
Wednesday 24/08 1
Kelly drops succesive perfect tens in his Round 5 heat at Teahupoo. It's the third perfect heat of his career.
The Falls Music & Arts Festivals line-up announced
Tuesday 23/08 4
From Lorne to Marion Bay to Byron Bay and now also to Fremantle, the 24th instalment of the The Falls is the biggest yet. Check all the acts here.
Palikir Pass now within easier reach
Tuesday 23/08 23
As of September Air Niugini will begin flying to Micronesia putting the jewel of the Western Pacific within easier reach.
Billabong Pro Tahiti scrapes through Round 2
Monday 22/08 5
Wilko and Wilson survive elimination as organisers run in 'relatable' conditions at Teahupoo.
Hockey Dad: From Windang to Washington
Saturday 20/08 7
America is going to hell in a handbasket, but the good news out of the US is that two lads from Windang are spreading sonic joy around their fair land. Swellnet chats with Billy Fleming, surfer, suss judge, and drummer of Hockey Dad.
West Oz from above - video
Friday 19/08 0
Dreamy aerial angles of WA's finest lining up.
Alex Gray // Sandal Tan - video
Wednesday 17/08 0
The latest edit from Alex Gray featuring Salina Cruz, Cloudbreak, and Puerto Escondido, the common thread being hollow barrels and brown feet.