After a tumultuous year, including filing for bankruptcy in the US, Quiksilver are seeking salvation in a private buyout. The deal would see Quiksilver International taken off the sharemarket and into private hands - and also consider a merger with Billabong.

Australian surfers may not have heard of Patch Wilson, but everyone can appreciate the first two waves in this clip.

As the surfing diaspora spreads, what were once isolated coasts reached only by the adventurous, are becoming surf tourist destinations. Papua New Guinea is one such place and if handled correctly its newfound popularity may be a blessing for locals.

Ruler edge perfection reeling down a North Coast point break during the recent Cyclone Victor swell.

Epic conditions for the Honolua Legends competition this year, with big meaty bowls without the crowd.

Here's another perspective of the TC Victor swell across that (now) legendary Sunny Coast sand bar. It also shows just how ledgy the wave is too.

This is quite possibly the best wave that's ever rolled through the Sunshine Coast. And it went completely unridden!