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Early Alarm Bell for Rip Curl Pro

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Wed 15th May '13

The big question is whether the Top 44 will hang around for the daily call at the event site, or whether they'll sneak interstate...
Pumping at P-Pass Pounded at Papua

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | 58 minutes ago

P-Pass was 10-12 feet and Slater rode a 5'3" version of the 5'11" 'Deep Six' he rode to victory in the Pipeline Masters...
Rabbit Closes The Door

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Thu 23rd May '13

After 10 years of service as President of ASP International, Wayne �Rabbit� Bartholomew, 54, will be stepping down from the...
Darren Longbottom: Homeward Bound

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Yesterday

His mates that he was surfing with rescued him by jet-ski, getting him back to the boat.
Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Yesterday

And then after travelling halfway around the world and surfing 20 feet+ waves they missed the presentation!
Gigantic Atlantic

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Thu 9th May '13

Late last week one of the largest North Atlantic storms of the last few years provided solid waves on exposed coasts from...
Artificial Reef Blows Out

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Sun 19th May '13

Costs and timing of the artificial reef in Bournemouth UK have blown out far beyond expectations.
Mick's Single Fin

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Thu 23rd May '13

The sight of Mick's fin-free slides and grab-rail airs on a board best suited to straight ahead carving got a few people...
Searching for Michael Peterson

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Sun 19th May '13

For five glorious years 'MP' led the Coolangatta Kids and won virtually every event he contested, including three Bells...
Greenies Give Big Wave Surfing a Boost

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | Yesterday

By all reports it was the biggest and best Maverick's has broken since the mid-90's
King Tides and Killer Sharks

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | 6 hours ago

Yesterdays tidal event was an excellent example of the shortcomings of the mainstream media
The Danger of Artificial Reefs

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | 35 minutes ago

The first thing we should take note of is that surfers do not have exclusive use of the coastline.
Ripples From Wall Street

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | Yesterday

One could say that there is never a good time for an economic crash, though in Quiksilver's case the timing was particularly...
The Politics of Confrontation: Sea Shepherd

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | 6 Comments | Thu 23rd May '13

So while direct action might feel very empowering for those involved, does it make more progress?
The Alley Fish Fry 2009

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Mon 22nd Apr '13

The Alley Fish Fry is on again!
Gone With the Wind

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | Wed 22nd May '13

Unfortunately the NIMBY phenomena has obstructed efforts to place wind farms near urban areas, as shown in the Kurnell example...
Patagonia: The Company I Hate to Love

In: Surfpolitik | by charlie | | 6 hours ago

Surf companies have adopted environmental measures in a very piecemeal way.
The Brown Birds from Windy Hill - New Dates

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by charlie | | Yesterday

Spread the word around, The Brown Birds From Windy Hill are back in town.