"The sand had just started returning but then it all went sideways when Cyclone Oma hit."

Rabbit surveys the scene a fortnight out from the Quiksilver Pro.

And the return of John John!

Can a sixties-era design be mixed into a modern high performance shortboard?

For Fitzgibbon, who has just recovered from a fractured shoulder, it's her third Surfest title.

A surfer-first mentality that also engages the fans!

First Point Noosa provides the stage for another epic Noosa Festival.