Wilkinson claims victory at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Sunday 03/04 25
Following a win at the opening stop of the season on the Gold Coast, Matt Wilkinson has gone back-to-back to start the year with today’s emphatic victory.
Conlogue wins Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach
Saturday 02/04 1
Courtney Conlogue claimed victory today at the Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach, defeating Sally Fitzgibbons in perfect three-to-five foot waves at Bells Beach.
The House of Hot Stuff - video
Friday 01/04 19
Hot Stuff surfboards: The name is as much a part of the Gold Coast as MP, Rabbit, PT, or Kirra. This year the label chalks up forty years in business so Paul Hallas has created a documentary looking back upon their history.
How champion surfer Kelly Slater is shaking up fashion
Friday 01/04 8
"Let's be frank, the least welcome fashion accessory is a halo. For all the chatter about ethical fashion, there's a reason it remains niche: most consumers just don't care."
Slater's ethical line of clothes, Outerknown, may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.
The last of El Nino at Jaws - video
Friday 01/04 0
The fat lady of Maui gave an encore yesterday as the curtain closes on an incredible El Nino season.
Mick Fanning, Winkipop, and gangster rap - video
Friday 01/04 0
Mick, Carissa, Steph, and Caio tear apart Winki on the Brazilian nightly news.
Agave And The Spirit Of Board Making
Thursday 31/03 8
Tequila is made from the Agave plant which is native to Mexico, however it also grows wild in the Adelaide Hills. Cass Selwood finds a different use for Agave, making a wild home-made shortboard from pilfered stalks.
Felipe Pomar: On Winning World Titles, Riding Tsunami, And Surfing Until 100
Thursday 31/03 10
In 1965 Felipe Pomar won the world championship. It was the first among many milestones for the gently spoken Peruvian, some he strived for, others were matters of circumstance, such as his 1974 tsunami ride.
Local surfer attacked by shark on NSW south coast
Thursday 31/03 12
UPDATED: Last night Brett Connellan was mauled by a shark while surfing Bombo near Kiama. The quick thinking of his mate almost certainly saved his life.