More than blood-dripping artworks, the Gash '7Blades' exhibition is a timely renewal of values: community, integrity, family.

Simon Buttonshaw explains.

"There's an advantage in being up the front there, you can put the brakes on, and let them off."

The renowned shaper downs tools for a tilt at public life.

Meet the fella who takes Wavegarden literally.

"I never aimed to have a CT surfer. I never even wanted to have a team surfer!" 

Meet the bloke catering to surfing's big minority.

"Over the years I've had a few offers to buy Ocean and Earth, but I don't really want a boss."

Peter Troy was the surf world's greatest explorer, but he also had a humanitarian streak and a passion to preserve surf history.

From the carpark at Crescent Head, Shane reflects on his own fortunate life.

A tale about a surfer who followed his curiosity, then kept on going.