From the Vault Archives — Surfing World

"I had never seen anything so big move so fast so loud."

By Vaughan Blakey POSTED: 2 years ago

From the Vault: Today the surf was massive

Fiji 2012: “I’ve never been more scared in my life.”

First printed in The Surfing World, February 1963 and recreated in SW Issue 400: The Best of Surfing World

By Surfing World POSTED: 2 years ago

FROM THE VAULT: Hawaiian Triumph

First published in February, 1963.

Attacking Sunset Beach was one of AI’s favourite pastimes. Attacking Kelly Slater was another. Combine the two and you got a man who needs no further motivation to go absolutely beserk! (Merkel/A-frame)

By Surfing World POSTED: 2 years ago

Andy Irons: Open Door

Magic moments at Sunset Beach

Like so many great rivals Andy and Kelly found room for friendship and love in the years proceeding their fiercest battles. But crikey it was fun when they wanted to destroy eachother! (Joli)

By Sean Doherty POSTED: 2 years ago

Andy Irons: When We Were Kings

Kelly Slater Versus Andy Irons

By Ozzie Wright POSTED: 2 years ago

How To Make Werewolf In A Leather Jacket Surfboard Wax

Stuff made, for the sake of making stuff

MP by McCoy

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

Tom Carroll On Michael Peterson’s Awe Inspiring Session At Newport Pool

“I didn’t want to be the one who got MP washed across the rocks. That was a lot of pressure for a kid!”

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

What’s Your Favourite Surfing World Cover Of All Time?

Take a trip through surfing folklore and reignite your grommethood passion.

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Jock Serong POSTED: 3 years ago

The Short History Of Wetsuits

The water doesn’t insulate you. The trapped gas does

Big Kirk Willcox – a better bloke you'll seldom find. (Bob Barker)

By Reggae Elliss POSTED: 3 years ago

“I never wanted to write people off. Surfing to me was something to celebrate.”

Surf journalist, Kirk Willcox, shares wisdom from a life spent in the ocean.

Phil McNamara as shot exclusively for SW by Michael Fanning. Friendship and trust aplenty.

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

The Secrets Of Surf Coaching Explained By Phil McNamara

Heed His Wisdom From A Life Spent In The Ocean

Image by Hanrahan

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

What It Feels Like To Paddle Bass Strait

With Brad Gaul

Albe Falzon, filming Morning Of The Earth, 1971. (Frank Pithers)

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

Lost Conversations With Albe Falzon

From the cutting room floor.

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Jock Serong POSTED: 3 years ago

The Short History Of Snorkelling

In a world before smartphones, when people actually had to think of things to do for flat day fun.

The trademark layback. (Aitionn Courtesy of Thrust: The Simon Anderson Story)

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

We Speak With Simon Anderson About Relationships, Surfboards And The Future Of The WSL

Take Audience With The Originator Of The Thruster

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 years ago

Hypotheticals With Reggae Elliss

The Editor, Radio Star, Snow Guru & 30 Year Caller of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Reveals The Unlikely Truth!

"Ultra violet rays bad. Lotion good."

By Jock Serong POSTED: 3 years ago

The Short History Of Sunscreen

Squeezy tubes full of fragrant goo