The Coffs Harbour wave buoy has gone adrift, but it reveals one of the great western boundary currents of the world.

Every wave is either perfect or perfectly ridden.

While the origin story of the floatation vest is well-known, fewer people know the story about its twin pillar in safety, BWRAG, or Big Wave Risk Assessment Group.

On the news of Tullemans' death, comes an interview with the photographer who was known as much for his character as his craft.

Will the new world tour start with a bang or a whimper?