It came as no surprise when Ziggy Alberts told us surfing has been a part of his life since before he can remember.
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Category: Insights
Cat of Nine Tale
We pose nine questions to Eddie Wearne, the cool cat of Shed Nine down in Rye, Victoria.
Behind the Lens
I hear Mickey Smith’s narration repeating in my head throughout the day – “If I only scrape a living, at least it’s a living worth scraping. If there’s no future in it, at least it’s a present worth remembering.”
The Road to Patagonia
Made by an Aussie who set out to surf the west coast of the Americas, this doco features awe-inspiring shots of beaches in the middle of nowhere, but it really is a lot more than that.
Do Your Thing
There’s a few people who cross into our path that make us go, “Yes, that’s Smorgasboarder. That’s the grassroots surfing community and everything we hope to celebrate in this magazine of ours.”
Kaleidoscope
Life as a professional kiteboarder with a medley of passions, each as thrilling and colourful as the next, must be nothing short of a wild ride.
Kale Brock
Surfing often lends itself to many branching passions. That’s why we endeavour to explore everything we can in Smorgasboarder, from travel, photography, health and journalism to coaching, film, nutrition and art.
Sweden to Spain By Sail
This is the story of a young Aussie who sailed through the North Sea, eight-metre tides and the busiest shipping lane in the world only to be (temporarily) arrested in Spain.
Gun Show – Carry A Big Stick
Well, when the swell climbs above 10ft, you need something with a fair bit of bloody force — a big stick just like these magnificent big wave guns.
Due Recognition
The induction of Mitchell Rae into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame has truly been one of the highlights of our year here at Smorgasboarder.
Surfing The Law
In the words of our surfing solicitor Hugh Powell, it’s fair to say that these days, surfers are much more of a diverse bunch than they used to be.
Wood Gun With Flyers
Stephen Halpin lovingly crafts hollow wooden surfboards from fish to funboards, guns and malibus under the name of Shapes by Steveo.