Swellnet Dispatch
Richard Brewer (1936 - 2022)
Thursday 02/06 22
While he enjoyed guru staus, Dick Brewer's ideas were borne from an engineering mind and tested in the world's most radical waves.
Fijian Communities Reject World Wave Project Proposal
Thursday 26/05 35
Plans to alter tropical reef hit with a Fijian sidestep.
Watch: Seb Steudtner's Guinness Wave
Thursday 26/05 8
Let's raise a glass to Seb's big arse wave.
The Bells Beach 50 Year Storm - Voting Begins
Tuesday 24/05 8
It's the down-home surf comp where the public decides who's paddling out.
Seaweed Snack Innovator Harvests His Underwater Garden
Tuesday 24/05 27
When Ash Sutton realised his seaweed had a similar texture to lolly snakes, his business mind kicked in.
Behind The Shot: Toby Manson
Monday 23/05 18
When bad timing turns worse turns good.
Did the Surf Industry Kill the Future of Wetsuits?
Thursday 19/05 76
A thought-provoking article that could possibly be well-hidden advertorial.
Autumnal Vignettes
Wednesday 18/05 26
A celebration of the king of all seasons - autumn!
How Sam Bloom Survived Devastating Injuries To Become World Para Surfing Champ
Saturday 14/05 13
Now a two-time world para surfing champion, Sam Bloom's rehabilitation journey took her from a life of despair and fragility to hope and resilience.
The Fight to Take Back Hawaii
Thursday 12/05 39
For over a century, Hawaii has been in the hands of outsiders. Now native Hawaiians are reclaiming their culture, language and land.
2022 and 2023 Wildcards Announced
Wednesday 11/05 18
Four surfers score free entry. Take it at face value or try and unpack the WSL's labyrinthine criteria.