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Steve Clements is: Raising Kobi

Surfpolitik

Steve Clements is: Raising Kobi

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Monday 26/08  10

Competitive surfing has a chequered history when it comes to child prodigies. For every teenage sensation that successfully made the leap to a professional career there are hundreds who fell by the wayside. Swellnet speaks to Steve Clements, father of Kobi, who at just 8-years-old is the latest - and perhaps the youngest - surfer to have the spotlight fall his way.

He Came From Outer Space - Part 1

Swellnet Dispatch

He Came From Outer Space - Part 1

Swellnet Dispatch
Steve Shearer
Wednesday 02/03  8

In the absence of any surfing action at Snapper Rocks The Outsider muses on Kelly's campaign last year and the mindset it took to achieve an historic tenth world title.

"Hold these hearts courageously, As we walk into this dark place, Stand steadfast beside me and see, That love is the Province: Of the Brave." - TV on the Radio 'Province'

September 2nd, 2010. Tahiti.

"What is he, a fucking alien? Look at the guy."