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The Hinako Islands and 6 need to know facts

The Hinako Islands are a tiny island archipelago 8-10kms off the coast of Pulau Nias. Although it is estimated the area was first surfed in the mid 70's, it wasn't until Tom Curren and the film crew of Ted Grambeau and Sonny Miller featured Asu and Bawa in a 1994 feature film. Since then, Asu and

Ronny Long

6th Nov 2019

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Return to Pohnpei

It seems improbable, but Pohnpei, that verdant, reef-ringed isle in the North Pacific, has an image problem. Or more correctly it has a marketing problem - a mismatch between the waves we see in the surf media and the reality on the ground. You see, ever since Palikir Pass was first exposed to the

Ronny Long

24th Sep 2019

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Rookie Errors in Surf Travel - Health Issue

We have all been guilty at some point in our surf travels of committing acts of stupidity. Seasoned surf traveler, Troy Smith recently found himself enjoying an early season Indo surf trip with a handful of close mates. On about the third day a mysterious stomach bug ravished the remote surf camp.

Troy Smith

17th Jun 2019

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Wave Pool vs Ocean, The Great Debate...

As more and more wave pools come into fruition, more and more surfers begin asking the same question. "Will wave pools change the way we think about surfing?" Just a few years ago, Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch nearly broke the internet with promo videos of surfers riding endless number of beautiful

Camille Brown

9th Apr 2019

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2019 to be a Pivotal Year for Longboarding around the World?

A few weeks before the 2019 Noosa Festival of Surfing, Thomas Alexander, John Finlay and I were discussing the notion that something big was on the move in longboarding. Popularity in the sport is on the rise, equal prize money for men and women and a new-found interest from sponsors gives us all a

Tom Wegner

2nd Apr 2019

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How to Surf Indo On A Shoestring

Credit card maxed out? Utility bills due? Over-worked, under-paid...you are not alone. Here is how you can surf Indo on a shoestring!

Ronny Long

12th Feb 2019

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Rasmus and the Elevator

The leg rope has been a necessary surfing commodity since the mid 70's when surfers experimented with 'home-made' leggies made of rope looped through the middle fin and a soft hanky tied around their ankles. Snapped ropes and limbs followed, but experiment often leads to solution and nowadays the

Geraldine Royal

13th Dec 2018

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Remembering Allan Byrne

Legendary board shaper, Allan Byrne died dramatically in a motorbike accident in Bali in 2013. Good friend and World Surfaris ambassador, David Scard famously scattered his beloved friend and mentors ashes at G-Land shortly after. AB, known for his Byrning Spears and their famous six-channel bottom

David Scard

10th Dec 2018

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5 tips for chasing swells

It takes a certain type of person to paddle into mountain-sized waves, heck, it takes a certain type of person to even paddle out. David Scard is no stranger to big waves and made a name for himself at getting really good at seeking out mega swells all over the world. He started a business known as

David Scard

7th Nov 2018

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Interview with a legendary surf guide

If you have ever been on a surf trip overseas, there's a very good chance the place you stayed had someone in charge of your surfing itinerary. The surf guide plays a pivotal role in your surf trip and they often make the tough decisions on behalf of the group in an attempt to maximise time in the

Ronny Long

6th Nov 2018

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The Importance of Quality Surf Hardware

Surf hardware can make or break a session. If that session is overseas on a much-anticipated trip then you’re in for a world of hurt.

Josh Allen

22nd Oct 2018

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5 minutes with a Surf Photography legend - 'Swilly'

Simon Williams, better known as ‘Swilly’, has been in the line up with lens in hand for over 30 years now. His work has been splashed across hundreds of surf magazines, his camera has captured some of the most influential surfers of our time. If you’ve stumbled across an image that tugged at your

Josh Allen

18th Sep 2018

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11 ways to prepare for your next surf trip

If you are about to head off on your annual surf trip its important to remember an increased wave count equals increased physical activity which can take its toll on your body. Are you prepared?

Ronny Long

25th Jul 2018

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7 ways to add value to your next surf charter

For thousands of surfers around the world, the annual boat trip with your mates is the pinnacle of surf adventure and exploration. For many, this trip can be a dream come true. Everything from the excitement of paying for your spot, the banter with mates in the build-up, getting on the boat for the

Bodhi Safa

28th Jun 2018