After a long and seemingly endless hibernation, Her Majesty finally woke up.

"Enjoy the power surf and good music".

Another record year of warmth and some amazing sea surface temperature readings off the East Coast last weekend.

Despite suffering an ankle injury and some incoming flight errors prior to the start of the Jeep World Junior Championship, Finn McGill managed to rise above to claim the coveted 2017 title.

Here's hoping we don't experience a state-wide outbreak of full body lycra suits, as recommended by the authorities.