Review: FCS Freedom Helix Leash
FCS Freedom Leash Review: The FCS Freedom Leash promised to be lighter, stronger, with less drag, less tangle – sign me up! Looks like I wasn’t the only one, a lot of online stores sold out quickly....
Ship’s Log Indian Ocean, Day 4: Rain At Roxies
Roxies is a fun little righthander in a picturesque bay that is filled with turtles, occasionally crocodiles and, at times, a boatload of Brazilians (until our skipper evicted them). Going right with just our crew out was a welcome change of pace after two days at busy Macaronis. Like magic......
Five Minutes With: Surf Travel Expert Pete Head
He’s shepherded more Kiwi surfers into world-class waves than you imagine, and he’s tasted the product throughout his 20 years in the game. Island Holidays’ front man and travel guru Pete Head shares some of his travel wisdom with NZSJ. Pete, now 49, is a born and bred West Auckland......
40 Frames: 2023 O’Neill Coldwater Classic Kaikoura
The 2023 edition of the O’Neill Coldwater Classic took place in Kaikoura’s over King’s Birthday Weekend. Here’s 40 Frames that capture the spirit of the event. Enjoy … ...
Smoky Campfires For The King’s First Birthday In Kaikoura
Taranaki surfers Tom Butland and Jarred Hancox stamp their authority on the Open Men’s division at the O’Neill Coldwater Classic held in Kaikoura over King’s Birthday Weekend with Poppy Entwisle winning the Women’s Open division for the second year in a row. It’s hard to say no to a surf......
Billy Stairmand Nails Narrabeen Opener
Billy Stairmand puts on the standout performance of Day 1 at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro, posting a near-excellent heat total of 15.20. Competition is underway at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy, Stop No.2 of the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series. Opening day saw the......
Spencer Rowson & Anna Brock Win Kaikoura Grom Comp
Spencer Rowson and Anna Brock win the premier Under 18 divisions at the final round of The Connect Group SISA South Island Grom Series. The fourth and final event of the The Connect Group South Island Grom Series concluded at Meatworks, Kaikoura at the weekend. The event took place with......
Quick Cuts: Keo Morrison
Amongst a surge of talented young Otago surfers, 13-year-old Keo Morrison thrives on chasing big waves and surfing new spots. Here’s his entry to the C-Skins Quick Cuts … “I love surfing and hanging with my friends here in Dunedin,” he explains. “I live close to the beach and spend......
Saffi Vette Wins Mad Mex Pro
Saffi Vette wins the Mad Mex Pro QS1000 held at Maroubra, New South Wales at the weekend. Saffi Vette and Mikey McDonagh, of Australia, have taken top honours at the 2023 Mad Mex Maroubra Pro World Surf League (WSL) QS1000. The waves turned it on for competitors on an action-packed......
Quick Cuts: Lennox Lindsay
Our latest entry for the C-Skins Quick Cuts edit contest features 10-year-old ripper Lennox Lindsay. Watch as he gives us a master class in being stoked. We’re big fans of stoke here at NZ Surf Journal so when this edit landed in our inbox we couldn’t help but wish we......