steven arklay

Elements Aligning

The locals would have you believe that spring is a terrible time in Vicco - the waves are small, the footy season finishes, there's too much wind - and there's some truth in what they say: the footy season does indeed finish.

Like anywhere at this time of year Vicco has its moments - it just requires a bit of patience for the elements to align. Recently, local photographer, Steve Arklay, was on hand when the elements did just that.

Elements Aligning

The locals would have you believe that spring is a terrible time in Vicco - the waves are small, the footy season finishes, there's too much wind - and there's some truth in what they say: the footy season does indeed finish.

Like anywhere at this time of year Vicco has its moments - it just requires a bit of patience for the elements to align. Recently, local photographer, Steve Arklay, was on hand when the elements did just that.

On The Lip

Classic images from Vicco's recent run of swell: A golden sunrise paddle out; a committed bottom turn and top turn; the timeless quality of Bells and Winkipop in full flight.

All of them spoiled by the dirtiest mo I've seen in a while. 

Photos by Steve Arklay.

On The Lip

Classic images from Vicco's recent run of swell: A golden sunrise paddle out; a committed bottom turn and top turn; the timeless quality of Bells and Winkipop in full flight.

All of them spoiled by the dirtiest mo I've seen in a while. 

Photos by Steve Arklay.

Papua Part 1

During the new year break Victorian shooter, Steve Arklay, headed north to Papua New Guinea on a surf trip. All of the exposed reefs fired. This is the first series of photos from Steve's trip.

Papua Part 1

During the new year break Victorian shooter, Steve Arklay, headed north to Papua New Guinea on a surf trip. All of the exposed reefs fired. This is the first series of photos from Steve's trip.

The Hook Up

The water photographer hook up... Unless the wave is a compact and predictable reef hooking up with a well-ridden barrel is one of the hardest things a photographer can do. For his part, Darren does his best to stay concentrated on the job at hand, knowing all the while that Steve has hooked him up on a screamer. Sequence by Steven Arklay.//STUART NETTLE

The Hook Up

The water photographer hook up... Unless the wave is a compact and predictable reef hooking up with a well-ridden barrel is one of the hardest things a photographer can do. For his part, Darren does his best to stay concentrated on the job at hand, knowing all the while that Steve has hooked him up on a screamer. Sequence by Steven Arklay.//STUART NETTLE