Swellnet Sessions

Swellnet Sessions

Slater at Trestles

Sat 22 September 12:00am

Yesterday Robert Kelly Slater racked up his 50th WCT win when he clinched the Hurley Pro at Trestles over Joel Parkinson. It was Slater's 6th Trestles trophy and rocketed him back into contention for this year's world title. It was yet another diamond day for the 11-time world champion.

ASP photographers Kirstin Scholtz and Sean Rowland captured the champ as he moved around the competition, patiently dealing with media and fans, and ruthlessly disposing of his rivals.

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Slater at Trestles

Sat 22 September 12:00am

Yesterday Robert Kelly Slater racked up his 50th WCT win when he clinched the Hurley Pro at Trestles over Joel Parkinson. It was Slater's 6th Trestles trophy and rocketed him back into contention for this year's world title. It was yet another diamond day for the 11-time world champion.

ASP photographers Kirstin Scholtz and Sean Rowland captured the champ as he moved around the competition, patiently dealing with media and fans, and ruthlessly disposing of his rivals.

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Pitstop Hill August Report

Fri 21 September 12:00am

No booze, no food, no smoking, no sinful speech and no waves in sight. DoesnÊ¼t really sound like the components of an all-time surf trip does it? However, from very early on in the month, it was apparent that it was more than just the muslim community that would be observing the religious practices of Ramadan.

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Pitstop Hill August Report

Fri 21 September 12:00am

No booze, no food, no smoking, no sinful speech and no waves in sight. DoesnÊ¼t really sound like the components of an all-time surf trip does it? However, from very early on in the month, it was apparent that it was more than just the muslim community that would be observing the religious practices of Ramadan.

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Byron Bay in the rear vision mirror

Thu 20 September 12:00am

Spring has been slow going on most of Australia's East Coast, particularly so from Byron Bay north. To remind us of the good times ol' Pearce Leal has kindly submitted some mid-Winter gold from Byron's season of plenty.

All photos Pearce Leal. And hey, while I've got you, Pearce works for a photographic travel business, World Photo Adventures, click the link for a quick trip 'round the globe

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Byron Bay in the rear vision mirror

Thu 20 September 12:00am

Spring has been slow going on most of Australia's East Coast, particularly so from Byron Bay north. To remind us of the good times ol' Pearce Leal has kindly submitted some mid-Winter gold from Byron's season of plenty.

All photos Pearce Leal. And hey, while I've got you, Pearce works for a photographic travel business, World Photo Adventures, click the link for a quick trip 'round the globe

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Tristan McCaffery

Patrice Geraghty

Wed 19 September 12:00am

And here we have Sydney's Tristan McCaffery exercising his dexterity by linking sections while remaining pitted in the Mentawai Islands.

Did he make it? After 25 frames under cover, does it matter?

Sequence by Pascal Geraghty.

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Tristan McCaffery

Patrice Geraghty

Wed 19 September 12:00am

And here we have Sydney's Tristan McCaffery exercising his dexterity by linking sections while remaining pitted in the Mentawai Islands.

Did he make it? After 25 frames under cover, does it matter?

Sequence by Pascal Geraghty.

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South Coast Slide Night

Tue 18 September 12:00am

Chris Lovell looks back on a bountiful trip to the NSW South Coast taken in August. As Chris explains it the locals took the bulk of the sets - which is to be expected - but he and his mates got a travellers share of the swell.

Chris is now in Indonesia and by the look of the charts scoring again. Keep an eye out for more photos.

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South Coast Slide Night

Tue 18 September 12:00am

Chris Lovell looks back on a bountiful trip to the NSW South Coast taken in August. As Chris explains it the locals took the bulk of the sets - which is to be expected - but he and his mates got a travellers share of the swell.

Chris is now in Indonesia and by the look of the charts scoring again. Keep an eye out for more photos.

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Off The Beaten Track

Fri 14 September 12:00am

When a large swell hits the Southern Tasmanian coast local surfers usually flock to the known bays and points, seeking shelter from the size and winds.

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Off The Beaten Track

Fri 14 September 12:00am

When a large swell hits the Southern Tasmanian coast local surfers usually flock to the known bays and points, seeking shelter from the size and winds.

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Canggu Sunset Power Session

Wed 12 September 12:00am

On the backside of the swell Jack went for a swim at Canggu as the sun started to set, capturing Sam Rhodes (teal boardshorts) and Levi Torresi in a high performance power session.

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Canggu Sunset Power Session

Wed 12 September 12:00am

On the backside of the swell Jack went for a swim at Canggu as the sun started to set, capturing Sam Rhodes (teal boardshorts) and Levi Torresi in a high performance power session.

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Saturation Point

Wed 12 September 12:00am

Jack Dekort was on the ground in Bali and saw the lineups reach saturation point with the likes of Rob Machado, Craig Anderson and Ozzie Wright sharing waves with 70 other punters and 20 water photographers.

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Saturation Point

Wed 12 September 12:00am

Jack Dekort was on the ground in Bali and saw the lineups reach saturation point with the likes of Rob Machado, Craig Anderson and Ozzie Wright sharing waves with 70 other punters and 20 water photographers.

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Put Up or Shut Up - Grajagan

Sat 8 September 12:00am

Yesterday Tai Graham won the Put Up or Shut Up tournament at Grajagan, Indonesia. The tournament has a winner-takes-all format with each entrant throwing their own money into the pool at the start of the day. Architect of the contest, Surftimes Editor, Matt George, was the sole judge basing his decision on a loose freesurfing critique.

To read more about the contest click here. Photos below Tim Hain/ISC.

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Put Up or Shut Up - Grajagan

Sat 8 September 12:00am

Yesterday Tai Graham won the Put Up or Shut Up tournament at Grajagan, Indonesia. The tournament has a winner-takes-all format with each entrant throwing their own money into the pool at the start of the day. Architect of the contest, Surftimes Editor, Matt George, was the sole judge basing his decision on a loose freesurfing critique.

To read more about the contest click here. Photos below Tim Hain/ISC.

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Watch This Space

Fri 7 September 12:00am

Jordy Lawler is a young surfer from Sydney's Northern Beaches who's starting to gather attention. While he's got an impressive contest record behind him Jordy ain't being noticed for his conservative, to-the-beach approach. On the contrary it's the theatrical crowd pleasers that Jordy can pull at whim that have him pegged as a next big thing.

These photos by Matt Dunbar.

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Watch This Space

Fri 7 September 12:00am

Jordy Lawler is a young surfer from Sydney's Northern Beaches who's starting to gather attention. While he's got an impressive contest record behind him Jordy ain't being noticed for his conservative, to-the-beach approach. On the contrary it's the theatrical crowd pleasers that Jordy can pull at whim that have him pegged as a next big thing.

These photos by Matt Dunbar.

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Snapshots from a session

Wed 5 September 12:00am

Just five quick snapshots from a whole session, it's not much to represent a greater tract of time. But often it's these instants that stick when we hit the replay button in our minds eye. A flash of lip, the view from within. A surfing life that adds up to mere seconds.

These frozen moments come from Kerry Down. Jughead in the first two shots, Robert 'Rodent' Coote in the last three.

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Snapshots from a session

Wed 5 September 12:00am

Just five quick snapshots from a whole session, it's not much to represent a greater tract of time. But often it's these instants that stick when we hit the replay button in our minds eye. A flash of lip, the view from within. A surfing life that adds up to mere seconds.

These frozen moments come from Kerry Down. Jughead in the first two shots, Robert 'Rodent' Coote in the last three.

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Ziggy Alberts: Generation Z

Wed 5 September 12:00am

Ziggy Alberts first appeared on our radar as a favoured subject of photographer Jack Dekort. Although a talented and photogenic surfer Ziggy has also got game on land. Read an interview with the young Sunshine Coast surfer here or admire the photos below.

Photo compilation by Jack Dekort.

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Ziggy Alberts: Generation Z

Wed 5 September 12:00am

Ziggy Alberts first appeared on our radar as a favoured subject of photographer Jack Dekort. Although a talented and photogenic surfer Ziggy has also got game on land. Read an interview with the young Sunshine Coast surfer here or admire the photos below.

Photo compilation by Jack Dekort.