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Covid-19, Swellnet, and the way forward

Surfpolitik

Covid-19, Swellnet, and the way forward

Surfpolitik
Ben Matson
Sunday 29/03   924

To say that we’re in at time of unprecedented upheaval seems kinda irrelevant now.

The Great Reset

Surfpolitik

The Great Reset

Surfpolitik
Steve Blackley
Tuesday 24/03   111

This year, change has been foisted on the world, but surfing - when we all return - is still in our hands.

Queensland gets serious about protecting surfing reserves

Surfpolitik

Queensland gets serious about protecting surfing reserves

Surfpolitik
Phil Jarratt
Wednesday 04/03   100

Today's stakeholder meeting in Queensland is the first serious attempt to legislate for surf break protection since Bells Beach in 1971.

Carry out your own rubbish

Surfpolitik

Carry out your own rubbish

Surfpolitik
Mick Lawrence
Wednesday 04/03   32

A public service announcement from our man in the south.

Surfers left in the dark over Ballina ocean pool

Surfpolitik

Surfers left in the dark over Ballina ocean pool

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 18/02   49

“We’d consider surfers to be key stakeholders. So why haven’t they spoken to us?”

Scrapping the Big Wave Tour and launching Strike Missions

Surfpolitik

Scrapping the Big Wave Tour and launching Strike Missions

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Monday 02/09   95

By scrapping the Big Wave Tour, the WSL can increase the exposure of big wave surfers. What might that mean for some of our more secretive waves?

The Need To Know, Since 1770

Surfpolitik

The Need To Know, Since 1770

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 10/07   79

Exploring the long and vexatious history of surf reports.

The Wozzle goes carbon neutral

Surfpolitik

The Wozzle goes carbon neutral

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 05/06   86

The WSL wades into the climate crisis with its own raft of initiatives.

Reserving judgement

Surfpolitik

Reserving judgement

Surfpolitik
Phil Jarratt
Wednesday 05/06   13

How many World Surfing Reserves is too much of a good thing?

Looking for an answer, Phil Jarratt goes right to the top.

Watch: Island Home

Surfpolitik

Watch: Island Home

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 14/05   80

A short film about waking from a slumber and fighting for what you believe in.

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