Now if you think about how many surf breaks you know of on that map and how many are regularly surfed, that leaves a mass of untapped beaches, points, reefs, and river/harbour mouths that make up the geography of this country’s length. As surfers, sure we want to score guaranteed waves when we set off, and many want to score waves to themselves, but we are also very well aware of those spots which are the go-to regular spots because they have the reputation of delivering time and time again, and generally you know what you’re gonna get. Every so often it’s just nice to take a gamble, throw caution to the wind, knowing you just might possibly get skunked, but that you could also have a unique experience at a place you’ve possibly not been before or for a very long time.
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Trigger Finger
Ask any top surf coach and the two elements they will concentrate on and recommend are a solid bottom turn and being able to develop speed - as they say, speed is your friend, and many of the best surfers on the planet also happen to be the fastest surfers.
THESHAPESHIFTER ROGER HALL
Ladies and Gentleman Choose Your Weapons: How to decide on your next surfboard.
The Olympians
Over 50 years ago surfing’s greatest ambassador of all time, the legendary Duke Kahanamoku, had a vision that one day surfing would become an Olympic sport.
The Gladiator Pit
Born from the era of the Roman Empire, armed combatants known as gladiators would enter the arena also known as the Gladiator Pit to face up against other gladiators, animals and criminals in fierce battle in what was seen as entertainment often ending in death to one or the other.
Rising Grom Asia Braithwaite
There are those young athletes that get into sport who possess natural talent, even the X-factor, yet as the road is usually a far-too-easy passage, they either take it for granted or don’t push beyond their capabilities.
Licence To Score
The adventures behind the wheel of Mount Grom Luke Griffin.
Land Of The Long Lefts
It was the year 1966 and the sport of surfing was sweeping the world.
Theshapeshifter - Roger Hall
Ever heard of a Mini Simmons?
The Road Less Travelled
Take a look at a map of our coastline and you will see thousands of kilometres of coastline, 15,000 to be almost exact, making it the 9th longest in the world.
Then & Now
It was the early 80s and the world of sport was evolving rapidly.
DEFENSIVE DIVING
Don’t assume a sign means you’re safe from careless boaters
Back to school
Uncovering the truth about lifelong learning
The Family Hoard
It was the end of the second week of the school summer holidays in 2019.
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DNA Tracing - CRYSIS POINT
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Miller time!
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A LOT OF ROOM FOR EXPERIMENTATION
WHILE EATING THE DELICIOUS FOOD SERVED ON YOUR TABLE IS EASY, MAKING IT LOOK GOOD IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STORY. ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF THE SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD THAT ATTRACTS YOU TO IT, THERE IS A TIRELESS TEAM WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES MAKING IT LOOK THAT WAY WITH INTERESTING TIPS AND TRICKS UP THEIR SLEEVE. IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE WE SPEAK TO ISABELLA CASSINI ABOUT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, HER PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHING FOOD AND MORE.
FEEL BETTER in 5
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THE PLIGHT OF THE HUMBLE BEE
Our way of life depends upon bees, but these insects are under threat. Samantha Alger is an environmental scientist and pollinator specialist, uncovering the secret lives of bees
ELEMENTS OF SURPRISE
Architects Finkernagel Ross have ensured this London home inspires awe at every turn