The long-running CT event at Snapper is at risk as a dispute between the Queensland Government and the WSL worsens.

Lately they've been hitching a ride on strong north-easterly winds, said final year marine biology student Lawrence Scheele, who has been tracking and photographing the blue fleet all summer.

Ambushed by size, the gang pushed their limits.

Mesmerising footage of Kirra, filmed from both water and land.

COVID caused a trio of Sunny Coast surfers to pivot from coloured singlets to clips and Home Bros is the result.

"It was an extremely difficult decision to cancel one of the most iconic events on the Championship Tour," said WSL Asia Pacific General Manager, Andrew Stark.