The Depth Test

Now that the fanfare has subsided, a self-confessed Morning of the Earth fan takes a critical look at Andrew Kidman's tribute film - Spirit of Akasha.

Who knew that a Kiwi sheep farmer invented the jet boat? Or that the science of surf forecasting was developed in New Zealand? Or that a plucky group of Auckland kids, including Allan Byrne, invented wakeboarding?

Phil Jarratt's latest offering might not be quite the book for your surf crazed teenager but for those of us with a longer experience and interest in Australian surfing culture it is required reading.

Uncharted Waters is a fan's film – straight up. It makes no pretense of being otherwise. When you're a grommet you get your idol's autograph, when you're older, and if you have the means and the talent, you make a documentary about them. And that's what Craig Griffin has done.

Summer's coming and mushburgers are on the menu. The waves, however, aren't the only thing taking a culinary bent. At this time of year do the short and squat grovellers with gourmet names hit the market: The Taco, the Dumpling, the Chop Suey etc.