Fifty years ago, the average Australian male would lounge around at the beach wearing little more than a brief pair of speedos. Women, on the other hand, were just breaking through the prudery barrier and beginning to wear bikinis that were slightly more revealing than their traditional one pieces. In the 21st century the roles have reversed. Red-blooded he-men of … [Read more...]
Learning to Surf: A woman’s guide to surfing with confidence – by Jaymie Faber
Michelle Connellan (Dip. Sports Management - Surf) and Socrates review Jaymie Faber's "how to surf" book specifically pitched at the needs of women. We also offer a tiny excerpt from the book to whet your appetite. Michelle Connellan The guide is a power to women looking at joining the surf scene. Whilst a lesson or two is still necessary alongside this book, it does cover … [Read more...]
Thursday, November 24 – Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay.
Three days in a row of sweet swell from the Pass to Clarkes Beach and more local beautiful characters were out taking advantage. … [Read more...]
Wednesday 23rd November – The Pass, Byron Bay
I know. I know. I know. There should never be over twenty images in the one post but what the hell. I originally took about one hundred that I liked... managed to get it down to forty... then edited it down to just this measly twenty of so. The Pass has not been this good in ages. We have been so starved of waves. Everyone came out to enjoy the late arvo waves and everyone … [Read more...]
Friday, November 18 – Below Captain Cook’s, Clarkes Beach – Byron Bay
Clarkes Beach joy. Logs ahoy! … [Read more...]