Stories Archives — Surfing World

Mediocrity does have its benefits... although we can't think of a specific example, so we're going to distract you with this picture of Gabby spraying champagne in Mick Fanning's face. At least we think it's Mick... but maybe not? We can't see his face, maybe that's you getting showered with victory bubbles? Maybe they spelt your name wrong on the cheque? Maybe you are a champion after all? (WSL)

By Nick Carroll POSTED: 9 hours ago

Surfing Illusions: “I Coulda Been A Contender”

Smoke And Mirrors Exposed!

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Jock Serong POSTED: 1 day ago

The Short History Of Legropes

In an absolute emergency, they’ll secure boards to your car roof or your dog to your wrist for walkies.

By Jock Serong POSTED: 6 days ago

The Short History Of The Surf Bike

By Jock Serong POSTED: 2 weeks ago

The Short History Of Stickers

Peel in.

By Nick Carroll POSTED: 2 weeks ago

This Board Is Gonna Go Soooo Good!

As if you can even tell.

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Jock Serong POSTED: 2 weeks ago

The Short History Of The Surf Mutt

They can stand on a board but they can‘t surf

Image by Jason Childs.

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 weeks ago

Mark Matthews Called It The Best Wave Of His Life

And It’s Also One Of Our Sport’s Greatest Injury Comebacks

Tappin’ a bit of Bugwan steeze in da Islands. Lesson to all kids. You want your turns to throw water? jump on a singley! (Shorty)

By Surfing World POSTED: 3 weeks ago

What You Didn’t Know About Mick Fanning & Michael Peterson Explained By Rabbit Bartholomew In The New Mag

Cooly connections and a special edition of SW!

Image by Ed Sloane

By Nick Carroll POSTED: 4 weeks ago

WHY THE SURF IS NEVER SIX FOOT

Another surfing illusion debunked by Nick Carroll

Deano couldn’t believe Mick missed this swell! You could hear his mad cackle echo all the way to NZ on this one! (Juan Medina)

By Surfing World POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Dingo Morrison Opens Up About His Best Mate Calling It Quits

Then proceeds to get funnelled out of his mind at Kirra, in the new issue of SW!

Mick and the future unknown. Image by Corey Wilson from SW 396

By Surfing World POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Barton Lynch Shares His Thoughts On Mick Fanning ‘The Competitor’

The pursuit of perfection explained in the new issue of SW!

By Vaughan Blakey POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Mick Fanning To Become Australian Cricket Captain

And Wilko drops a clanger tribute to his mate and hero

Illustration by Nanda Ormond

By Jock Serong POSTED: 1 month ago

The Short History Of Deck Grip

And the rising trend of nipple rash.

This easter Mick Fanning will attack the Bells bowl one last time. And although his old mate Kelly Slater is out for the event with a bung hoof, and although we are guaranteed not to see a repeat of the incredible 2012 Bells Final (one of their all-time match ups, and quite possibly the best Bells final ever), there is certainly no love lost between these champions, in a future ripe with possibility. (Jon Frank)

By Surfing World POSTED: 1 month ago