During one of Sydney's recent swells Richard James chanced upon Isaac Buckley and Tim Taplin whipping each other into the local speedway.

Monday's big east swell got into most nooks and crannies of the Sydney coast, however the size and strength overpowered many spots turning them into closeouts.

Fortunately Australia's most easterly point also has an abundance of surf. All photos by Richard James.//STUART NETTLE

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