The Coastalwatch Isolation Salvation – No.6
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COASTALWATCH | LISTS
Is anyone else here losing it? It's okay, you're not alone. Nope, not in the slightest. Six weeks and counting of a-isolating and a-locking down and a-quarantining is taking its collective toll on a lot of us. But we will get through it. To give you some surf-distraction respite we've again combed through the archives to pull together some stoke inducing content. Iconic surfers at 70s Burleigh, Mick's best of Kirra surfing, and the story of Robbie Page, amongst other gold. We hope you're hanging in there, looking after yourself and doing your best to stay stoked. – CW
Froth An All-Time Swell
Unseen 70s Burleigh Point Footage
Dick Hoole blows the dust off a couple of unseen 16mm film rolls from the late 70s. Terry Fitzgerald, Mark Richards, Joe Engel, Cheyne Horan, Michael Peterson, Wayne Bartholomew, Rick Neilsen and a few we can't identify blowing up.
Surf Books You Mightn't Have Read Yet
Book Excerpt: The Robbie Page Story from Australia's Century of Surf
Tim Baker's wonderful in depth history of Australian surfing tells the story of Robbie Page's incredible surfing career that included spending 66 days in a Japanese prison. Read the excerpt here.
A Classic Read
Sean Doherty Profiles Jack Robinson at 14
From the Robinson’s rural property they could see the eastern glow of the approaching firefront, and they’d heard it long before they saw it. Young Jack had time to grab just one earthly possession before they fled. For the best 14-year-old surfer in the world the decision was easy. He packed seven surfboards into a boardbag, threw them on the family Landcruiser, and with his Mom, Mersina, drove for the safety of the coast. In the car Jack reasoned that if the fire got to the beach they could paddle out to sea on them.
Timeless List
14 Underrated Moves In Surfing
From paddling out no matter what, to forgiving an accidental drop-in – read 'em, remember 'em, do 'em. Read them all over here.
Icon x Icon
The Best of Mick Fanning Surfing Kirra
Kirra on the Gold Coast is home to a lot of incredible surfers. There are a handful of standouts, some might say Mick Fanning is one. As a Kirra Surfriders Club life member, he has been a dedicated member of the grassroots club since his teenage years and has been privileged enough to score some pretty epic waves over that time.
Have A Laugh
Best of Weak Wrap
JOB & Anthony Walsh Take On Sharks & Ozzie Wright Surfs Faster Than Dolphins Swim
The Coastalwatch Isolation Salvation – No.7
From a classic Kirra swell from the vault, to the history of rock-offs, here's five quick distractions to keep the stoke burning.
The Top Five Reasons Why Mason Ho Is So Magical
Ronnie and Vaughan are back for Season 2 of The Hold Down
Interview: West Aussie Shark Survivor, "Those Blokes Are Absolute Heroes and Without a Doubt Saved My Life"
"I didn't see it coming at all..."
Watch Mick, Parko and More Go to Battle in Episode 1 of New Aussie Surf Show, 'Rivals'
Tested: Quiksilver Mens Highline Pro 1mm Zipperless Steamer Wetsuit, Eight Months Down the Track
Maurice Cole: The Nightmare That’s Turned Into A Blessing
Nick Carroll: The Travel Boom Lies Ahead
Interview: West Aussie Shark Survivor, "Those Blokes Are Absolute Heroes and Without a Doubt Saved My Life"
"I didn't see it coming at all..."
Tested: Quiksilver Mens Highline Pro 1mm Zipperless Steamer Wetsuit, Eight Months Down the Track
The Wear and Tear Update
Maurice Cole: The Nightmare That’s Turned Into A Blessing
A video message from the legendary surfer and shaper
A Beaut New Asher Pacey Film, Slater on Aussie Ninja Warrior, and Which Tag-Team Will Win the WSL's New Pool Comp?
This Week In Surfing: Ten Things from Surfing & the Internet on the Week That Was August 7 2020
Sean Doherty: “Girls Can Be Grommets Too!”, Pam Burridge in 1979
An excerpt from the wonderful new book, Golden Days: The Best Years of Australian Surfing
Tested: Quiksilver Mens Highline Pro 1mm Zipperless Steamer Wetsuit, Eight Months Down the Track
The Wear and Tear Update
