In blustery conditions, North Steyne Boardriders won the Opens and Freshwater the Juniors.

"On one side, the raw, powerful energy of the ocean, and on the other, the industrial hum of machinery."

Disconnected thoughts on the state of slab surfing.

The WSL Finals Day highlighted the unjudged nature of style. Here, Steve Shearer riffs on what those in the booth don't see.

Surfers on the Bellarine Peninsula may want to give the area a wide berth.