Sydney
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Nominations open for Australian Surfing Awards
Surfer Village &bull Dec 14, 2011
14 December, 2011 : - Nominations are open for the 2012 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame. Surfing's night of nights will be held in Manly, Sydney, on February 16 during the Australian Open of Surfing and will… Full Story »
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Rip Curl offers 'Sense-Around' experience in Sydney
Surfer Village &bull Dec 14, 2011
13 December, 2011 : - Imagine being momentarily transported to the pristine tropical waters of Fiji to watch surfing in a unique way - all while standing on a city street. That's the Rip Curl Mirage Experience, the latest result… Full Story »
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(12/13) Rip Curl Combines World-First Surfing Action Footage with Hi Tech Audiovisual in Sydney
Surfline Surf Wire &bull Dec 14, 2011
PRESS RELEASE Imagine being momentarily transported to the pristine tropical waters of Fiji to watch surfing in a unique way - all while standing on a city street. That's the Rip Curl Mirage Experience, the latest result of the company's endless search for technological leadership and innovation. Combining world-first… Full Story »
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Loved it.
Wannasurf news comment &bull Dec 3, 2011English (Translate this text in English): First catch a plane to Sydney Airport (if u do not live in the area DUH) then go to Cronulla Beach. English (Translate this text in English): First catch a plane to Sydney Airport… Full Story »
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(11/17) Fighting Fear European Movie Tour Gets Underway - Win Tickets
Surfline Surf Wire &bull Nov 17, 2011
PRESS RELEASE The European movie tour of one of the most eagerly anticipated surf movies of the year is about to get underway. And you can win tickets to the European Premiere of your choice by entering the competition on… Full Story »
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'Surf City' - Exhibition at the Museum of Sydney
Making Friends With The Neighbours &bull Nov 9, 2011
The amazing looking exhibition Surf City has just opened at the Museum of Sydney. This exhibition has has been coming together for some time and has seen the curator, Gary Crockett, collaborate with around 40 collectors in and around Sydney.… Full Story »
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Surfing Southeast Florida
Surfing Waves Forum &bull Nov 8, 2011
I'm curious as to how the surf is down south on the East Coast, specifically in the West Palm Beach/Jupiter Beach area. I may be moving to West Palm sometime this year and wanted to get an idea of what… Full Story »
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Earning Miles, Burning Muscle
Surfing News on NY Times &bull Nov 4, 2011
SYDNEY - It's that time of year again. Not to start thinking about the holidays, but to start wondering whether I have the air miles to maintain elite frequent flier status. Recent calculations showed that I needed to make one more long-haul flight. For many, a mileage run can be a dreaded weekend of planes, airports, lounges and hotels. Mine was a weekend of surfing (a new sport for me), trail… Full Story »
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Avalon awaits Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage
Surfer Village &bull Oct 18, 2011
17 October, 2011 : - The Northern beaches of Sydney will be invaded by frothing grommets itching to stake their claim on the regional title, on Avalon beach at the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage this Saturday. The series is… Full Story »
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Sydney studio launches mobile app for Rip Curl
Surfer Village &bull Oct 13, 2011
13 October, 2011 : - Sydney-based mobile application development agency LOMAH Studios has recently launched mobile application 'Rip Curl Live Events' for client Rip Curl, one of the largest global surfing brands. The free app is now available for iPhone,… Full Story »
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Stormy Sunday
RealSurf &bull Oct 1, 2011
Hello Friends, Not the most inviting morning for a surf in Sydney. After a wild, windy and rainy night, it's settled down a little. Rain continues, though not quite as heavily, and the wind is coming from the SE at… Full Story »
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Suckrock
Wannasurf news photo &bull Sep 17, 2011Cronulla legend Geoff Solness surfing Suck Rock in 1985 Location Suckrock (Sydney South, Australia) Full Story »
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Amazing News story. Man catches 7 waves at Swarmi's on lunch break.
Board Collector &bull Sep 16, 2011
After 3 days of solid south swell everyone was on it and it was starting to get hard to get waves at the good spots. When I got to Swarmi's at lunch time on Wednesday the cliff top was packed… Full Story »
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(08/31) Billabong Surf Eco Festival in Brazil: Final ASP South America Pro Junior Series 2011
Surfline Surf Wire &bull Aug 31, 2011
PRESS RELEASE As part of the Surf Eco Festival presented by Billabong, the ASP South America Men's Pro Junior Series 2011 finished off in excellent conditions with sunny skies and waves in the 2-3 foot (0.5-1.0 meter) range today (Wednesday) at Jaguaribe Beach, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Filipe Toledo (BRA) entered the final as the newly crowned… Full Story »
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[Foro] Re:Bells Beach?
Wannasurf news all &bull Aug 28, 2011Bells Beach? Here is a good story for you ... Went to see the Fairy Penguins at Phillip Island (Sharkbait) they don't come out of the water until dark so you freeze your arse off. During the afternoon several members of the party disappeared without a trace ..." The lava in Hanging Rock has a particularly high soda content and the action of rainwater has resulted in an unusual rock known as solvsbergite, or soda trachyte, which is the same rock found at the nearby Camel's Hump on Mt. Macedon. The only other sites in the world of this type… Full Story »
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Wave Tools: For Richie Collins by Richie Collins
Board Collector &bull Aug 26, 2011
The innovation period shapers I respect the most have always been surfer / shapers. Newport Beach prodigy Richie Collins was one of the youngest pro-surfer, pro-shapers in the history of the sport. My friend in LA recently showed me his Richie Collins shaped for Richie Collins competition board complete with sponsors decals and original 80's deck grip. Richie's unique shaping style can be seen in the double flyer diamond tail and super fine foil. The story of Richie's professional surfing career is somewhat of a sad tale and has certainly given me pause to think about ever encouraging my own… Full Story »
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The Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji
Transworld Surf &bull Aug 25, 2011
Los Angeles, CA- August 22, 2011- Air Pacific, Fiji's International Airline, has announced a partnership with Waterman League to be official sponsor of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji from November 13-18, 2011. Air Pacific is honored to be bringing… Full Story »
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(08/25) Duke's OceanFest Builds Bridge Across the Pacific
Surfline Surf Wire &bull Aug 25, 2011
PRESS RELEASE Duke Kahanamoku spent decades sharing Hawaii's gift of surfing with the world, so he would be proud to know that the opening day of the 10th annual Duke's OceanFest in Waikiki today - his birthday - was all about sharing the spirit of aloha and bringing people together in the name of surfing. Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle, and Australia's Warringah Shire Mayor Michael Regan shared a private surf session with a small group of celebrated friends that included Randy Rarick; former Duke Kahanamoku Surf Team members Fred Hemmings and Paul Strauch (California); and Freshwater Surf Life… Full Story »
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(08/22) Duke's OceanFest Lights Up Waikiki Starting Wednesday
Surfline Surf Wire &bull Aug 23, 2011
PRESS RELEASE This Wednesday, in celebration of the 10th annual Duke's OceanFest, Australian Mayor Michael Regan will meet with Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle for a commemorative signing of the Goodwill Beach City Relationship between Warringah Council, Sydney, Australia, and the City and County of Honolulu. The Goodwill Beach City Relationship will be sealed with a surf and signatures on Wednesday, August… Full Story »
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Fine example of the species. Part 2
Board Collector &bull Aug 20, 2011
Here we find an excellent example of the the species.Original early 1980's Geoff McCoy shaped McCoy 'Cheyne Horan' model 'Australian Design' with all the characteristics you would want and expect.Order- Innovation period polyurathane foam and fibreglass surfboard.Family- Northern beaches, Sydney.… Full Story »
