Category Archives: Australia

Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell

VIA – COOLUM NEWS AUSTRALIA Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell Russell Jackson | 28th August 2011 MONSTER surf terrorised those in the water and some on the shore at Teahupoo but not Australian big wave rider Koby Abberton who had a great time at the infamous Tahiti break. The Maroubra surfer flew in especially for … Continue reading Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell

Locals Are Pissed: KI surf festival shockwave splits coastal community – #SurfReport Australia

VIA – ADELAIDENOW KI surf festival shockwave splits coastal community Emily Watkins From: Sunday Mail (SA) August 27, 2011 10:00PM A ROW has erupted between Kangaroo Island locals over a proposed surf and music festival. The festival is expected to bring thousands of revellers to the pristine tourist spot. While many see it as an … Continue reading Locals Are Pissed: KI surf festival shockwave splits coastal community – #SurfReport Australia

Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf – #SurfReport

VIA – THE LEADER AUSTRALIA Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf BY EMMA PARTRIDGE 26 Aug, 2011 12:00 PM A MAN believed to be aged in his 50s is in a critical condition after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Cronulla this morning. A Cronulla lifeguard said the man was surfing behind … Continue reading Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf – #SurfReport

Surfer dies after mishap at Sydney beach – Australia #SurfReport

VIA – SMH NSW AUSTRALIA Surfer dies after mishap at Sydney beach August 26, 2011 – 3:15PM A man has died after going into cardiac arrest at a beach in Sydney’s south. The 58-year-old was surfing at North Cronulla this morning when his leash snapped and he lost his board. Council lifesavers and members of … Continue reading Surfer dies after mishap at Sydney beach – Australia #SurfReport

Teahupoo: Huge swell excites Durbidge

I like Bede! VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Huge swell excites Durbidge The Australian August 25, 2011 12:00AM AUSTRALIA’s Bede Durbidge admits surfers are finding the suspense tough as Billabong Pro organisers prepare for a monster swell at the intimidating Teahupoo break in Tahiti. A third consecutive lay day was called yesterday, as a forecast storm … Continue reading Teahupoo: Huge swell excites Durbidge

Broadcaster Graeme Moody dies in surfing accident

VIA – STUFF NEW ZEALAND Photo: SORELY MISSED’: Veteran broadcaster Graeme Moody drowned while surfing off the far north coast of New South Wales. Broadcaster Graeme Moody dies in surfing accident BRONWYN TORRIE Last updated 05:00 25/08/2011 Veteran radio broadcaster Graeme Moody has died in a surfing accident in Australia, a day before he was … Continue reading Broadcaster Graeme Moody dies in surfing accident