Vale Graham ‘Sid’ Cassidy (1947-2026) (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Pro surfing wouldn’t be what it is today without Sid
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Vale Larry Bertlemann (1955-2026) (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Larry Bertlemann at Burleigh for the Stubbies event, in the late 70s.
Watch: Why Hossegor is the best place to be right now (opens Tracks in a new tab)
The start of Autumn in the South of France is every surfer's dream.
Cracker Day Club: The Gold Coast Label Named After a Surf Check (opens Tracks in a new tab)
How a surf-check catchphrase became a colourful clothing brand.
Day in the Life of Loci Cullen – World Junior Champion (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Learn more about the supernatural teenage talent from Avalon on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Have You Ever Tried A Surfboard Made Out of Cigarettes? (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Ocean advocacy, art and surfing combine into one documentary with the hope of inspiring change.
Watch: An XL Cloudbreak Swell Bender (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Tim Bonython captures four days of Fiji freight trains featuring some of the world's best big wave surfers.
Watch: Liam Turner – Living, Working & Surfing in the Ments (opens Tracks in a new tab)
An Englishman with the best work, life and tube balance a surfer could ask for.
THE LATIN AMERICA DIARIES ENTRY XXI: BUENOS AIRES HAS A SERIOUS SKATE PROBLEM (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Chasing pavement in Buenos Aires with Gael Dobar.
Why You Should Know What’s in Your Sunscreen (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Sol Sista Collective founder Britt James on understanding what's in your zinc, reading the label and why she built her brand specifically for women.
How the Surf Hat Went From Sun Safety to Style Statement (opens Tracks in a new tab)
A few years ago nobody wanted to be seen in a surf hat. Now they're everywhere, worn as much for style as sun protection.
Surf – Skate, Skate – Surf: An Addiction to Movement (opens Tracks in a new tab)
One surfer's philosophy on life in the flow state.
Watch: ‘Caveheart II’ featuring Mason Ho & Sheldon Paishon (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Are you not entertained?
Back to the Bight (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Quick wins are rare when it comes to protecting the ocean, but surfers have the chance to protect the Great Australian Bight this month, while we wait for World Heritage.
A First Taste Of Cloudbreak (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Ned Hart and Lex O’Connor pull the trigger on a Fiji strike mission and get an XL introduction to Cloudbreak.
Naluka – More Comfort, Means More Playtime (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Stylish wetsuits that aim to make the wearer feel elegant and confident.
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