Category Archives: Australia

Bra Boys filmmaker presents Fighting Fear (Video)

Bra Boys filmmaker presents Fighting Fear Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:51p.m. By Kate Rodger The filmmaker behind Bra Boys, Australia’s highest grossing documentary of all time, is about to release his new film. Another story borne of the Sydney surf scene, Fighting Fear is a far more personal tale of friendship and how important your … Continue reading Bra Boys filmmaker presents Fighting Fear (Video)

Follow Rip Curl team rider Owen Wright on Facebook and Twitter @RealOwenWright

Follow Rip Curl team rider Owen Wright on Facebook and Twitter FOLLOW OWEN People eager to follow Owen Wright’s success and World Title path can now do it through his personal Facebook and Twitter pages . Owen will be taking various photos and penning snippets of information that will provide insights into his life on … Continue reading Follow Rip Curl team rider Owen Wright on Facebook and Twitter @RealOwenWright

Volcom Surfer blinded in club

VIA – MANLY DAILY Photo: David Vlug faces permanent partial blindness in one eye after an incident at the Shore Club. Picture: Braden Fastier. Surfer blinded in club 19 Oct 11 @ 05:32pm by Lauren Dickson CHAMPION young surfer David Vlug faces permanent partial blindness in one eye after an incident at the Shore Club … Continue reading Volcom Surfer blinded in club

Sick Video: Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right

Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right by Slicks and Decks 3 hours ago Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right from Slicks and Decks on Vimeo. “slicksanddecks.com are happy to show that team rider Brad Hughes walked away (on a jetski) from a brutal 2 wave hold down at The … Continue reading Sick Video: Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right

Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos

VIA – AU NEWS YAHOO Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos One of Perth’s busiest beaches was plunged into chaos yesterday as dozens of swimmers came to grief in big swells and wild brawls broke out between groups of drunken youths. On the hottest day in Perth since March 25, lifeguards were called to … Continue reading Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos

Stephanie Gilmore voted sportswoman of year

VIA – HERALD SUN Stephanie Gilmore voted sportswoman of year AAP October 13, 2011 6:20AM Stephanie Gilmore has been named the sportswoman of the year in a poll of more than 40,000 people. Picture: AP AP SURFER Stephanie Gilmore has won the inaugural Women’s Health sportswoman of the year award. Voted on by more than … Continue reading Stephanie Gilmore voted sportswoman of year

SICK VIDEO: 48-Camera GoPro Array Captures Surfers in Frozen Time

Bad ass…I want one. VIA BTL NEWS 48-Camera GoPro Array Captures Surfers in Frozen Time October 11, 2011 | By Staff GoPro released a new video for international surf brand Rip Curl, which uses its first mobile, waterproof 48-camera array to capture never-before-seen perspectives of two-time world champion surfer, Mick Fanning, doing what he does … Continue reading SICK VIDEO: 48-Camera GoPro Array Captures Surfers in Frozen Time

Random Posts on Australia

79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport

  VIA – AU SPORTS YAHOO   AAPDecember 9, 2013, 7:03 pm The brutal surf at the world famous Pipeline in Hawaii has claimed it’s first victim, with Australia’s retiring former Pipeline Masters champion Kieren Perrow suffering a dislocated shoulder. In the final heat of his career, the 36-year-old dislocated his shoulder in a heavy … Continue reading Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport