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It's Competition, Jim, But Not As We Know It

Surfpolitik

It's Competition, Jim, But Not As We Know It

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 23/11   20
Traditional surf contests are restrictive and outdated

Kelly Slater: Speaking for the Affirmative

Surfpolitik

Kelly Slater: Speaking for the Affirmative

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 16/11   45
Can a nude nut be the greatest athlete ever?

The History of Patriotism

Surfpolitik

The History of Patriotism

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 10/11   17
A clever Septic once said, 'Patriotism is the last bastion of the scoundrel'

Brad Farmer: Leaving Plenty in Reserve

Surfpolitik

Brad Farmer: Leaving Plenty in Reserve

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Monday 08/11   18
When was the last time a surfer made a political statement?

We Shall Fight Them on the Beaches: Riot in Peru

Surfpolitik

We Shall Fight Them on the Beaches: Riot in Peru

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 02/11   10
Drew Courtney was punched in the head a number of times

If It's Sharks Then This Must Be November

Surfpolitik

If It's Sharks Then This Must Be November

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Friday 29/10   5
Let the shark stories begin!

The New Empire of the Sun

Surfpolitik

The New Empire of the Sun

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 27/10   3
China is the future and I, for one, welcome our new surfing overlords.

Mitch Coleborn: Time For The Naked Truth

Surfpolitik

Mitch Coleborn: Time For The Naked Truth

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Friday 22/10   9
There is a belief amongst surfers that advertisers rule the surf media

Freemasons & Kneeboarders

Surfpolitik

Freemasons & Kneeboarders

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Thursday 30/09   24
An outsider discovers surfing's secret society

Reforms on the Reef: Fiji's Surfing Utopia

Surfpolitik

Reforms on the Reef: Fiji's Surfing Utopia

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Friday 24/09   11
When the shit hits the fan the first people to leave are the expatriates
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