Matt Biolos and surfboards as objects of desire
Matt Biolos, who so often plays cupid between surfer and surfboard, explains the mysteries of fibreglass desire.
Matt Biolos, who so often plays cupid between surfer and surfboard, explains the mysteries of fibreglass desire.
Come observe the leisurely life of a drone photographer. No need to set the alarm...
He paints! He surfs! He paints while he surfs! Come enter the colourful world of South Oz performance artist, Henry Jock Walker.
Filmmaker Ben Cregan discusses the pioneering life of Dale Egan. The original surfing punk and father of friction free surfing.
On family, the reason he pulls back on some waves, and why tow surfing is still king.
"It was the biggest and best Jaws ever and I don't know if I'll ever get another shot at it."
It's that ever-so-rare thing: an environmental story that'll make you feel good. People power takes on Coke and wins!
Tim Silverwood speaks to Swellnet about a big win for the little folk.
...and not just any old homes either. The ginger genius behind Firewire is embarking on a "social, economic, and environmental solution to a global problem."
In 1965 Felipe Pomar won the world championship. It was the first among many milestones for the gently spoken Peruvian, some he strived for, others were matters of circumstance, such as his 1974 tsunami ride.
He placed ninth in his first CT! He's never surfed Bells! He can't wait to get to Fiji, and J'Bay, and Tahiti, too!
Swellnet speaks to Conner Coffin, the young fella keeping an old school tradition alive.
Mike O'Leary is an Aussie surfer turned environmental educator. As the founder and CEO of ROLE Foundation in Indonesia, he focuses on environmental issues in a unique way.
"I’ve always said when you feel like you have to go to the beach, then you should be doing something else."
Photographer John S. Callahan took his own advice switching from pro surf shooter to 'spear point' traveller. Swellnet recently spoke to John about the ethics of surf travel, tips to find your own secret spot, and Kelly Slater's wave pool.