Levi O'Connor Archives - New Zealand Surf Journal

Surf Talent Shines In Chaotic Waves At Kaikoura’s Coldwater Classic

Heath MelvilleJun 9, 2022November 29, 20220

The O’Neill Coldwater Classic surf contest was held on the Friday and Saturday of Queen’s Birthday weekend with Levi O’Connor and Poppy Entwisle taking out the premiere open divisions. Waves of cold southwest rain accompanying small one metre waves off the Mangamaunu urupa on the Friday, building to sloppy two...

40 Frames: The Coldwater Classic

Derek MorrisonJun 5, 2022November 29, 20220

The 2022 O’Neill Kaikoura Coldwater Classic taps into some fun waves as the first bite of winter chews it’s way through the field. Local lad Levi O’Connor and young rising star Poppy Entwisle ride to the top in the Open Men’s and Women’s fields. Kaikoura has a way of charming...

Remembering Pete And Danny

Derek MorrisonSep 25, 2019September 25, 20190

Kaikoura turns it on for the semi-annual Pete and Danny Memorial Contest recently. Glassy conditions and waves in the 3-6-foot range ensure competitors are fizzing at a local righthand point break, but it is the smoky campfires and laughter between two tribes that steals the show. Back in 1995 two...

After The Quake: Hope Springs In Kaikoura

Derek MorrisonOct 12, 20180

In a sheltered bay off the end of the Kaikoura Peninsula columns of bubbles spill out of the sea floor like shimmering mercury and make their way to the surface. It’s a dazzling display, like a scene that belongs in Wonderland. This is Hope Springs, aptly named, and just one...

Under The Clouds: A Film About Stoke By Jonathan Smit

Derek MorrisonSep 27, 2018September 27, 20180

Under The Clouds is a beautiful film that was released by surfer and filmmaker Jonathan Smit in 2015. It features, the single fin, the skater and the shredder in a piece of cinematography that will stand the hairs up on the back of you neck. Sublime edit.