Noa Deane and Shaun Manners bring the sizzle.

A ditched board. A reckless move. The moment may have passed but the memory of it lingers.

Surfers occasionally get a bad rap from mainstream society but the lineup is a model of co-operation. It’s an example of how people with conflicting values can get along.

Miraculous makes, wicked drop ins, and brutal wipeouts, you know what to expect.

Set to run from April 1st, the Newcastle Pro will attract "tens of millions of avid surfers" to the steel city.