Category Archives: Surfing

Kim Churchill – Detail of Distance review

2 May ’12

Kim Churchill – Detail of Distance Indica Australia / MGM The young gun of Aussie Blues and Roots releases strong follow up.   The Aussie twang of coastal lad Kim Churchill bellows out in his second album, Detail of Distance.  … Continue reading →

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Fair Ohs – Everything is Dancing review

1 Apr ’12

Last week I reviewed Fair Ohs – Everything is Dancing.  It’s the first lil bit of published writing I’ve done in about a month so it felt bloomin’ great to get the fingers tapping again.          … Continue reading →

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Fanny Vids 16 (Gabriel Medina)

20 Mar ’12

 

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The waves we remember

8 Feb ’12

I’ve always enjoyed rating the waves that take my breath away.  It’s a good way to help remember my greatest personal achievements in surfing. I rode my longest wave at La Puntia, in Pichilemu, Chile.  I slotted into my first… Continue reading →

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Fanny Vids (15) Missed and matched

31 Jan ’12

Here are a few vids from the last week or so. It’s a bit of an eclectic bunch of vids.  Ranging from Jamie O’Brien pushing the ‘odd factor’ in his free surfing pursuits, to a longboarder (Taylor Jensen) who thinks he’s riding… Continue reading →

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Are YouRiding Kirra?

3 Jan ’12

First off, Merry Christmas and happy New Year’s!  I trust you all made-use of this celebratory season, and distributed alcohol-fuelled abuse to all that deserved it! To kick-start the year, I thought I’d unveil some vintage surfing footage.   Many a great soul… Continue reading →

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Fanny vids (14) Sterling Spencer – Surf Madness

16 Dec ’11

Are you taking the piss mate?  You havin’ a go?  What’s wrong with wearing Crocs™?  I’m just learning how to SUP™.  Give us a break! Those are the responses I’d imagine Sterling Spencer has received after releasing his latest 40… Continue reading →

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Who are you trying to convince?

12 Dec ’11

To The Fifth Column and Surf Media 2.0, You continue to tell us ‘The Message’ is what you’re all about.  With annonimosity being a key part to your position, because the messenger is not important? Well that’s cool, but… I… Continue reading →

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Fanny Vids (unlucky number)

21 Nov ’11
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The ASP – a communication viewpoint

18 Nov ’11

I haven’t been in the marketing game for too long, but I can certainly say I understand the fundamentals.  I can also confidently say I understand the way social media works.   As much as the next guy anyway. I don’t… Continue reading →

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Fanny Vids (Ke11y will become Twelly)

11 Nov ’11

As you all know by now, Kelly is 11 times world champ. There were a few blunders along the way, a miscalculated title crowned, an ASP head dismissed, and an answer to my article about drug testing in the ASP.… Continue reading →

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Is it time for drug testing in Professional Surfing?

3 Nov ’11

With the anniversary of Andy Iron’s passing upon us, it’s a good time to take a look at the state of professional surfing, in particular the use of drugs by our best athletes. It’s time to wash away the sugary… Continue reading →

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