Keen surfer Kiwi White eyes the waves from afar these days. Debilitating pain and fatigue from mesothelioma — cancer of the lung from asbestos exposure — keeps him on the shore. Diagnosed in May, the stoic 75-year-old from Eyre Peninsula says ...
Beyond great waves - protecting surf ecosystems
Take a look at the Guarda do Embaú World Surfing Reserve, an incredible example of a surf ecosystem. The coast and surrounding lands ...
Odd happenings in the ocean: Abandoned by great whites, Cape Town is now short of whales too
A survey of the population of southern right whales off the coast of Cape Town has shown the second-lowest incidence ...
Britain: Jesus Longboard Classic – wrap & photos
After last year's double postponements of this popular event, organisers Christian Surfers UK in partnership with Tubestation were very pleased ...
The Amazon’s pink dolphins giving lives back
Physiotherapist Igor Simões Andrade gives monthly sessions to children with a range of physical and mental disabilities by taking them swimming ...
The Shane Gang is coming to Surf World
Surf World Gold Coast will be hosting Surfing Industry Icon Shane Stedman and the launch of his best-selling book The ...
The Station Boardstore - the real deal in Crescent Head
JJ Starr has opened The Station online board store, in the old cop shop no less, and its something different ...
The deal was announced on Tuesday, bringing to an end 50 years of private ownership for Rip Curl. The brand ...
Vale Jack Eden, Australian photojournalist and publisher, who has passed away aged 88 from Parkinson's Disease. Picking up his first camera ...
“Pure shock!” A longboarder’s close encounter with a great white
Devon Zimmerman had only just paddled out at Orleans Beach at Cape Cod when surprise surprise: “I thought a little seal ...
"We're not going away”: Patagonia Australia boss rebukes Alan Jones
The Australian director of clothing brand Patagonia has hit back at radio presenter Alan Jones, saying the company was "not ...
Passing the Torch – the kids have spoken
“Normally I’m all for robbing banks,” jokes Wayne Lynch, surfing pioneer and genuine Australian cultural icon, “but I’m not sure ...
Humpback playing in the line-up with surfers and dolphins! Watch the vid.
From Alasdar Evans: A juvenile humpback whale graced the line up in Western Australia playing in the waves with dolphins ...
ISSUE 100 - What’s in it? Mick the Mighty Proofreader brings the inside info
Yes it’s our 100th issue of PLB, and copies have landed at the homes of all our Australian subscribers, while the US and ...
A brilliant day in Britain: The Saunton Classic - wrap, results & photos
Looking at the opening conditions on the morning of The Re-Re-Scheduled Saunton Longboard Classic 2019, it was definitely a case ...
Gerry wins the Pilsner from Fine Surfcraft by Andrew Warhurst
When we phoned Gerry Prietto he happened to be driving and his wife Christine answered and put the phone on ...
“Camel Finds Water” - a short film with surfer-seafarer-dreamer Trevor Gordon
Trevor found the hull of an abandoned fishing boat in a field. He brought it home and built it back ...
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