During Easter Cowaramup Bombora sprung to life under a clean 15-20 foot swell. The regular crew of chargers, including Antman and Zac Haynes, got stuck in, as did big time blowins, Greg Long and Twiggy Baker.

"It went wrong when he hit a bump mid-face and lost his balance. But he still didn't grab rail, he committed to that thing like a BASE jumper." So says photographer Leroy Bellet of this ill-fated barrel ride by Ben Serrano.

100 metres of the reef is exposed with soft corals taking hold and many species of fish and rays gathering around the new habitat. For surfers, the exposed reef is a sign that the bay is deeper and more wave energy will reach the bank. Predictably, some are interpreting it as the first step in 'the return of Kirra.'

After he bombed out of the Bells Beach Pro Jeremy Flores hit the road. The young Frenchman found quality at a few of Vicco's more recognisable locations. The vid includes a hip swinging cameo by John John Florence.

Now that the fanfare has subsided, a self-confessed Morning of the Earth fan takes a critical look at Andrew Kidman's tribute film - Spirit of Akasha.