Ever heard of a “talking heads” documentary that is funny, endearing, thrilling, witty, sad, life affirming, exciting and informative? No? Neither had I, until recently. Hang onto your boardshorts, surfboards, and sunscreen, because I’m going to let you in on a secret… involving one of the most uplifting and entertaining cinema experiences I have had in ages. It’s a film is … [Read more...]
“Oh, the times they are a changing… ” – Surfing in style
No sport has had more influence on contemporary fashion and style than surfing. Arguably basketball has impacted on street wear somewhat as well. Perhaps baseball a teensy bit too. Of course soccer shirts have long been somewhat of a fashion statement. Golf and tennis, on the other hand, have had no impact what so ever on contemporary fashion... that is unless you are a golfer … [Read more...]
A very strange summer (1966–1967) – when surfers became sporting gods but social pariahs!
In a strange quirk of history while one of Sydney Northern Beach's greatest ever surfers was winning the world title in the USA, public authorities back in Australia were banning his wonderful sport! On a windy Sunday morning a few dozen surfers were enjoying some fun, little waves at the protected southern end of Palm Beach. Around mid-morning the patrol captain of the … [Read more...]