Sophie Goldschmidt has stepped down after three years. 

Whilst we're yet to see the Queensland swell window light up with classic, sizeable point surf, there's been a reasonable supply of useful trade swells to keep the open beaches active.

Join Russ Bierke and Darcy Piper, as they head out into some isolated Aussie coast in search of some fun slabs.

A magnet for pelagics and the big fish that follow them.

Surfers in Texas are a patient lot.

Has he found the secret to this year's CT success?