Victorian era

Could these shots have been disguised as any other location? The low angled sun, the steel grey water, the oysters-off-the-rocks offshore, and of course the head-to-toe rubber, each is an intrinsic part of the Victorian winter surfing experience.

Victorian era

Could these shots have been disguised as any other location? The low angled sun, the steel grey water, the oysters-off-the-rocks offshore, and of course the head-to-toe rubber, each is an intrinsic part of the Victorian winter surfing experience.

Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day: In naked admiration of a Victorian beauty

The risks we take

Surfpolitik

The risks we take

Surfpolitik
blindboy

Surfing is an inherently risky business, and while it's hard to calculate the exact risk we can detach ourselves from any emotional component. Following the death of a surfer at Tamarama, blindboy examines the data that is avaialble.

Mike Maxted
Wave of the Day: Mike Washer wrapped in clear blue Perthection
Daniel Sykes
Wave of the Day: Last wave in - Brock Jeffrey-Warren, Victoria
Jughead Allport
Wave of the Day: JV Hi-Fi - Joel Vaughn, 10-years-old and upwardly mobile

Makua Rothman wins the Billabong Pico Alto - news and photos

“I just want to say I love you to my daughter who was born two days ago,” Rothman said. “I wore her hospital bracelet the whole time."

Makua Rothman wins the Billabong Pico Alto - news and photos

“I just want to say I love you to my daughter who was born two days ago,” Rothman said. “I wore her hospital bracelet the whole time."