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The 2001 Shark Island Challenge

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The 2001 Shark Island Challenge

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Dan Dobbin
Thursday 15/05   32

Notes from the wildest surf contest ever staged in Australia.

The 1992 Coke Classic At North Narrabeen

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The 1992 Coke Classic At North Narrabeen

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Stu Nettle
Sunday 16/03   52

Generational change, design revolution, and a controversial format all unveiled on the Narrabeen sands.

How Byron Bay Transformed From 'Reeking' Abattoir Town To Coastal Hotspot

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How Byron Bay Transformed From 'Reeking' Abattoir Town To Coastal Hotspot

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Mark Bannerman
Sunday 21/08   106

Formerly an industrial hub with a piggery, an abattoir, sand mining, and a whaling station.

On This Day: The Volcom Fiji Pro Swell at Cloudbreak

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On This Day: The Volcom Fiji Pro Swell at Cloudbreak

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 08/06   69

Exactly ten years ago, the Volcom Fiji Pro was cancelled, precipitating a big wave session for the ages.

On This Day: Curren Wins Haleiwa

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On This Day: Curren Wins Haleiwa

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Stu Nettle
Sunday 21/11   118

Riding a logoless Maurice Cole reverse vee in November 1991.

Jay Moriarity's 'Iron Cross' Wipeout At Mavericks

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Jay Moriarity's 'Iron Cross' Wipeout At Mavericks

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Stu Nettle
Thursday 19/12   27

It's been twenty-five years since Jay Moriarity, then an unknown sixteen-year old, paddled out at big Mavs and went down in a blaze of glory. No inflatable vest. No worries.

Phil Byrne and the loss of gloss

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Phil Byrne and the loss of gloss

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 30/04   27

They call it Pro-tech now!

On This Day: Robo almost rings the bell

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On This Day: Robo almost rings the bell

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 17/04   30

"If that wave had come off, things could've been different" - Adam Robertson on being cruelled by Parko at his beloved Bells

On This Day: Pottz begins his '89 campaign

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On This Day: Pottz begins his '89 campaign

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 05/03   22

By beating Brad Gerlach at Steamer Lane, Martin Potter kicked off a record hot streak.

On This Day: Kelly Slater wins the Pipe Masters on the Deep Six

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On This Day: Kelly Slater wins the Pipe Masters on the Deep Six

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 12/12   18

And kickstarts the short(er) board revolution.

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