The swell wasn't the best direction for the point on Monday - 'twas a touch too south so breaking off the reef a bit. Still, it was double overhead, offshore all day, and the locals knew where to sit for those that hit just right.
Fifty years after the 1964 World Titles at Manly, which attracted 400,000 television viewers, professional surfing has repeatedly failed to reach the heights its adherents believe it deserves. The Sage of Noosa, Phil Jarratt, strokes his chin and ruminates on a not-so-modern quandary.
South Coast groms Russell Bierke and Sean Mawson go wave for wave at a slabbing left near home. Put together nicely by Max Zappas.
"My first real experience with SurfAid was nearly 10 years ago after the Boxing Day tsunami in December 2004. It was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life."
More footage from the last big swell at Namibia. Donkey Bay is the correct name for the wave now known universally as Skeleton Bay.
Craig's usual enthusiasm ratcheted up a few notches during the re-telling with only a few words audible amongst the gibberish: 'empty', 'barrels', 'grinding', 'ohhh...'
Craig's usual enthusiasm ratcheted up a few notches during the re-telling with only a few words audible amongst the gibberish: 'empty', 'barrels', 'grinding', 'ohhh...'
One of the better days this year at Sydney's premier reef breaks. Featuring Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson, Karl Attkins, Spud Salazar, Mark Mathews, Ian Lloyd, Pama Davies and Hayden Blair.
Take a look at the photos in the gallery here. Good surf photos, yes? Well, sit back and listen as they have a backstory that'll make you appreciate them just that bit more.
Take a look at the photos in the gallery here. Good surf photos, yes? Well, sit back and listen as they have a backstory that'll make you appreciate them just that bit more.
