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SURFBOARD REVIEW: Aloha Magic Mushroom
Three everyday surfers test out this versatile shorty. More.


SURFBOARD REVIEW: Hayden Shapes Hypto Krypto
Four everyday surfers test drive this high profile all rounder. More.


SURFBOARD REVIEW: The Meyerhoffer Horsepill
Four everyday surfers test drive this summer-lovin' MIni-Simmons style quad. More.


El Mar, Mi Alma - The Sea, My Soul
El Mar, Mi Alma follows Rasta, Parko and friends down the Chilean coast exploring the sea and the heart of the nation... Photo: Alfredo Escobar. More.


The Ninth Wave - Brian Beilman
Brian Beilman describes The Ninth Wave Book. More.


The Ninth Wave - The Rock Star Ending
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


Thrust - Part 3
Thrust is the biography of one of Australian surfing’s most revered figures, Simon Anderson, published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his design breakthrough, the three-fin Thruster. More.


Thrust - Part 2
Thrust is the biography of one of Australian surfing’s most revered figures, Simon Anderson, published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his design breakthrough, the three-fin Thruster. More.


Thrust - Part 1
Thrust is the biography of one of Australian surfing’s most revered figures, Simon Anderson, published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his design breakthrough, the three-fin Thruster. More.


The Ninth Wave - Throwing the dummy
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


BELLS. The beach, the surfers, the contest. #2
As the swell lights up the coast in time for the 50th annual Rip Curl Pro, the Bells book chronicles the longest running surf contest, giving account for the inspirational characters, waves ridden, and titles won. Preview two, Peter Drouyn's story told by Westerly Windina... More.


BELLS. The beach, the surfers, the contest.
As the swell lights up the coast in time for the 50th annual Rip Curl Pro, the BELLS book chronicles the longest running contest, giving account for the waves ridden, inspirational characters and titles won. More.


The Ninth Wave - We go now
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


The Ninth Wave - Drowning In Your Sleep
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


The Ninth Wave - The Skin Trade
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


The Ninth Wave - Tornado Water
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 6
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Scott Bauer tells us about the first big swell of the season. More.


The Ninth Wave - Finding Yourself
Stories from 'The Ninth Wave' More.


Cactus: Surfing Journals from Solitude
Cactus is the travel journal of a close group of surfers who found a sacred spot in the remote South Australian desert to explore their surfing and their souls. More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 5
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Stu Gibson tells us about the highlight of his photography career. More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 4
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Trent Mitchell describes the beauty and ferocity that is Cyclops. More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 3
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Ted Grambeau recalls the hectic heli mission behind this serene image shot during a big swell in South East Queensland. More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 2
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Long time photographer Stu Gibson recounts his first ever shark sighting in Fiji... More.


The Ninth Wave - Preview 1
The Ninth Wave tells the stories behind 100 of the great surf photos of the modern age. Trent Mitchell talks about the opening spread of the book… More.

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Surfing World: Issue 335 – March 2013
Life and Death of the Coral Reef. A Special Surfing World Investigation. A Coastalwatch Plus exclusive. More
Interview: Remembering Michael – MP's Mum One Year On
Big Sky Wire: A year after his passing, Joan reflects on the life of her first son. More

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