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Meet The World’s Most Fearless Surf Photographer … He’s Only 18

Derek MorrisonApr 24, 20190

Launched yesterday, Red Bull’s Chasing the Shot documentary follows 18-year-old surf photographer Leroy Bellet, as he chases the ultimate point of view surf shot at some of the world’s wildest big wave locations. Bellet comes from the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, where he has grown up surfing...

Zen Wallis and Estella Hungerford Win Emerson’s South Island Champs

Derek MorrisonApr 21, 2019September 16, 20190

Zen Wallis defends title at the Emerson’s South Island Surfing Championships and claims his second career win on the New Zealand Surf Series. He is joined by 17-year-old Estella Hungerford who wins first ever title in the Open Women’s Division. Despite a small 1-3 foot swell throughout the three-day event...

Watch: How Epoxy Has Changed The Shaping Game

Derek MorrisonApr 17, 2019April 17, 20190

Surfboard shaper Luke Hughes tells us about the difference between epoxy and PU boards as he walks us through his popular Zorkn model. He shows us how epoxy construction has opened up a slew of options when it comes to flex management and design. Epoxy surfboard construction has been around...

Billy Stairmand Wins Rip Curl Pro

Derek MorrisonApr 14, 2019September 16, 20190

Raglan’s Billy Stairmand wins his third straight Rip Curl Pro title after blowing away a strong field of domestic surfers today at Manu Bay, Raglan. Stairmand was joined by Mount Maunganui surfer Raiha Ensor who claimed the women’s title. Stairmand looked unstoppable all weekend and his relentless performances continued into...

New Zealand’s Richest Surfing Event Makes History With TAB

Derek MorrisonApr 11, 2019July 2, 20200

Surfing in New Zealand is about to make history this weekend with Raglan’s Rip Curl Pro featuring at the TAB. Forget your fantasy surf leagues, this is the real thing with real money at stake. Who’s your money on? Billy Stairmand? Dune Kennings? Maz Quinn? Aimee Brown or Ella Williams?...

Single Fin Mingle: The Best Party Sumner Has Ever Seen

Derek MorrisonApr 4, 2019July 28, 20200

There are very few surf events that don’t rely on a thumping swell to carry them off. When it comes to the Single Fin Mingle it seems a questionable surf forecast can hardly dent the buzz. Hello Zukeen’s Sam Fraser-Baxter dusted off his tweed suit to capture the excitement of...

Watch: Wild Waters, The Fight To Protect The Great Australian Bight

Derek MorrisonMar 19, 2019March 19, 20190

The Great Australian Bight is one of Australia’s least known stretches of wilderness. It is a cauldron of unsung natural treasures, biodiversity, landscapes and waves. A pristine wilderness, it is one of the world’s last unexploited areas and home to thriving coastal communities, whale sanctuaries and more unique marine life...

Watch: Sea Shepherd Surveys Biodiversity Of The Great Australian Bight

Derek MorrisonMar 19, 20190

Early last year, Sea Shepherd Australia invited scientists from the South Australian Government to accompany them on a science expedition aboard the M/Y Steve Irwin to the Investigator Marine Park. This was the first-of-its-kind partnership with The South Australian Department of Environment and Water. What they discovered was a compelling...

Surf Photography: Secret Surf Missions In Our Rural Heartland

Derek MorrisonMar 13, 20190

Surf photographers go to extraordinary lengths to capture our waves and those who surf them. One of New Zealand’s finest even employs SAS-level training and wears a specially made sniper suit to roam the coastline completely undetected. He does it to capture line-ups that you’ll never find. He makes sure...

Artist Profile: Aaron Kereopa

Derek MorrisonMar 8, 2019August 12, 20190

Raglan surfer and artist Aaron Te Whanatangi Kereopa chats about his journey, following his mischief, taking the risky road and how his talent has guided him into an incredible place in his art and life. Since that first day he picked up a knife and surfboard more than 20 years...

Jack Tyro: Chasing the North Star

Kiwi Shaper Simon Jones Integral To Italo’s Raglan CT Win

Watch: We Are Coral Gardeners – Film 2.0

Meet The World’s Most Fearless Surf Photographer … He’s Only 18

Zen Wallis and Estella Hungerford Win Emerson’s South Island Champs

Watch: How Epoxy Has Changed The Shaping Game

Billy Stairmand Wins Rip Curl Pro

New Zealand’s Richest Surfing Event Makes History With TAB

Single Fin Mingle: The Best Party Sumner Has Ever Seen

Watch: Wild Waters, The Fight To Protect The Great Australian Bight

Watch: Sea Shepherd Surveys Biodiversity Of The Great Australian Bight

Surf Photography: Secret Surf Missions In Our Rural Heartland

Artist Profile: Aaron Kereopa