Surfers Surviving Shark Attacks and Lightning StrikesSurfing tales can sometimes be compared to fishing stories which often relate to “the one that got away”, or the size of the fish caught on a fi…

What ‘sup’?The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) can be used as the name describes. That is, the rider stands up on the board and paddles using a “long oar” to propel the board through the water. This new…

Most damage to boards isn't done down at the beach.  It's when you have them sitting in storage.  The best way to avoid dings and scratches is to put them in a surfboard cover.  The sec…

As a born and bred Gold Coast local I am probably more qualified than most to give you a run down of the best Gold Coast Surf Shops. Did I mention I won my high school surfing competition? Which was…

How Judges Award Points at Surfing CompetitionsYou finally learnt how to stand up on a board without falling off and now want to join the pro surfing circuit. So how are the judges going to score you…