The Sweet Potato by Firewire
Thursday, 11 August 2011 16
Everyone aspires to be a celebrity chef nowadays - even shapers.
The 80's Blast by Lee Stacey
Tuesday, 19 July 2011 8
The 80's desire to rip, tear and lacerate is stamped all over the board
Grommets In Wonderland (Alternative title: 'To Be Young And Free In Taiwan')
Tuesday, 19 July 2011 3
I am in southern Taiwan. I am checking out a lefthand pointbreak.
Whatever happened to the Lazor Zap?
Thursday, 16 June 2011 26
The Lazor Zap has a chequered history; born from a period of great experimentation but largely forgotten in favour of the conventional thruster, its popularity mirrors the success of its most famous pilot - Cheyne Horan.
Retracing history at Queenscliff Bombora
Monday, 6 June 2011 18
It was fifty years ago today that Dave Jackman rode the bommie
Under the Big Top
Tue 17 May 12:00am
Cory Roberts shines a clear light on the Snapper circus in this series of photos. From full-tilt action at the tip, where the performers make it appear so easy, to sublime moments down the point that almost appear contrived ("Tell the dolphin to jump now!").
All photos by Cory Roberts.
The Man Who Would Build Our First Artificial Reef
Tuesday, 17 May 2011 164
When I look at a wave, I think about what the bottom shape is that is creating that wave
A Surf Lesson With Tony Abbott
Tuesday, 10 May 2011 26
Tony admitted he's not a good surf instructor so he brought along one of his professional surf instructor mates
While We Were Sleeping
Thu 5 May 12:00am
Way back in Easter...yeah, a whole two weeks ago...the East Coast was lumbering under a solid flat spell replete with persistent onshore winds. To make matters worse WA, SA and Vicco especially, were pumping during the five day break.
Rather than hit the highway south or west, Pete Crichton jetted to Fiji and scored Cloudbreak in all its thunderous glory.
Squinting Through The Half Light
Thu 5 May 12:00am
You know the ritual...
The TV weatherman points to a promising feature on the map and says a few heartening words.
