In recent times, China has witnessed a series of campaigns aimed at persuading people to stop eating shark fin soup. So it is encouraging that, over the past year, shark fin consumption appears to have declined. But can the drop be attributed to marketing pressure or something else?
"I can't remember who first mentioned the Bronzed Aussie concept to me. It may have been PT or Mark Warren. I just remember being appalled at the name and mystified at the concept." Swellnet contributor, blindboy, glances back at one of the most bizarre, yet prescient episodes in the history of professional surfing - the creation of the Bronzed Aussies.
The first event of the Triple Crown, the Reef Hawaiian Pro, suffered out of control conditions at the beginning of the waiting period, abject flatness through the middle, and then bog average surf at the end. At least the sun was shining.
The first event of the Triple Crown, the Reef Hawaiian Pro, suffered out of control conditions at the beginning of the waiting period, abject flatness through the middle, and then bog average surf at the end. At least the sun was shining.
This is Bourez’s second victory at the REEF Hawaiian Pro, having first won here in 2008. His combination of stylish power surfing and impeccable wave selection made him the man to beat through the final rounds of competition today.
In 3 - 4 foot waves at South Curl Curl, the Retail Foot Soldiers trumped the Clubbies at the Jim Beam Surftag Industry Challenge.
"I wouldn’t say that I’m cynical. I say things how I see them. There has been a lot of conjecture about me, a lot of half myths, so one of the reasons I agreed to do the film was to break down those perceptions."
