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10. Hotspot – Auckland’s Backyard 12. Five minutes with Alex Monteith 14. Laura Rishworth 16. Learning to Fly 28. True Perspectives 42. Cape to Cape Escape 49. Bikini History 52. Bikini Bible 62. Sunglass Guide 64. Gallery

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editor’s note hello summer I hope you have all had a wonderful winter and managed some time down the snow during the past few months. For many this has been a time of year where people have headed for more distant shores in search of warmer water. This winter Bec Woods and friends hit the tropical oceans of Indonesia where they scored excellent waves while getting a new perspective on life. As we go to print I am heading to Bali to spend a week at the Surf Goddess Surf Retreat. The itinerary talks of morning yoga sessions on the beach followed by exquisite food and personalized surf lessons. I can’t wait and look forward to telling you all about it in the Xmas issue of CURL. Thanks as always to all of you who have sent feedback on the magazine, I enjoy reading your letters and look forward to initiating some of your great ideas in the future issues. Even though it is still cold outside we hope to warm you up with our hot bikini bible, full of the latest styles you’ll see on the beach this summer. Look forward to seeing you all there. Lynne

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Auckland’s backyard story prue o’toole | Image by taylor laura

Great Barrier Island, just a 30 minute plane ride from Auckland airport, is a picture perfect sub tropical Island with few locals.

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The Island is covered in Manuka bushes and boasts white sand beaches and great surf. All seven beaches; the bar, Awana, Kaitoke, Medlands, Palmers, Okiwi beach and shark Alley shore up awesome breaks all year round with The Bar serving up waves which are world class. Until recent times GBI was a sleepy Island inhabited and visited by friends and families of locals and ex locals only but it is becoming more and more popular as an Island getaway. People that do come to visit GBI are always surprised that so few people visit the barrier instead choosing Wahiki and the North Island as Great Barrier has such a great vibe, with something for everyone and not least an abundance of great surf! Better yet the breaks can be uncrowded and female surfers, although still at a premium, are steadily gathering pace. In winter the waves are uncrowded and you may only see 2 girls paddling for any of the Islands many breaks but in the summer up to five gals may be out and although the Bar may be crowded it is still easy to find some water to surf all to yourself on a good day. (A possibility which would be unheard of ..) Traditionally surfing has been a male dominated sport and so female surfers have been few and far between but the tides are changing. Aotea Surf School, the Islands original surf school, has three coaches and one of them is female. The surf school holds lessons on Medlands beach 7 days a week during the summer period and is renowned for getting anyone with a little enthusiasm up and standing in their very first lesson. Having a female coach is a great way to make the sport more approachable to women and (at the time of writing) today’s surf lesson was 100% female students and in general it is a 50:50 mix. Aotea Surf School’s founders, Isaac and Kelly, both homegrown Barrier boys, say ‘surf lessons have been very popular with the girls and female students often stand up faster than the guys as they seem to have more patience and listen to the instructors more intently. With just 800 inhabitants, dreamy summers and hard winters the Island is pretty much self sufficient with a few locals involved in producing a selection of natural ingredients to be utilised in skin care products. Danvers founder of Great Barrier Island Bee Co which benefits from the islands homegrown manuka honey says: ‘our products use natural ingredients and contain no parabens etc etc, our lip balms are loaded with Manuka Honey & Beeswax to sooth, nourish & protect. We have one for surfers which clips onto your wetsuit! So there’s plenty to get excited about on Great Barrier Island so put it on your places to visit this summer! More info check out: www.thebarrier.co.nz n

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Alex Monteit h interview by lynne dickinson

This month you can check out artist and surfer Alex Monteith at the Govett-Brewster Gallery in New Plymouth. Where did you grow up and how has this influenced your outlook on life? I grew up in Northern Ireland before coming to Aotearoa NZ

when I was 9. My family moved to Palmerston North. The large distances involved in our family travel means I’m really pretty hardwired to move around and that suits surfing in Aotearoa NZ. Can you give us a little background on your surfing? I’ve been surfing

about 20 years. My most important moment in relation to surfing was when I got a driver’s license at age 15, so I travelled all the time to surf both to the Wairarapa (White Rock) and Taranaki (alot of the South Taranaki breaks up to Stent and Rockies in the 90’s.) Then I started competing here at Uni age and by then I was living in Auckland. My fav places to surf are Taranaki, Rags / Whangaroa and the Ahipara Points, and in Ireland my local was The Peak and Pampa in Bundoran, with a few other favourite waves around Easkey. I live at Karekare near Auckland so I can surf any time the conditions come right - before or after work :) What is it you love about surfing and the ocean? I like really cold dark spots as it seems to be what I grew up on - grey heavy or misty days and glassy conditions - point breaks mainly. I love the challenge of surfing and how close to the water environment you become; also on a decent wave you can’t think about anything else other than the wave you are riding.

How would you describe your artist style and where do your influences come from? What inspires you? I’ve done about 5 years worth of

projects now that experiment with high-speed, adrenalin culture or extreme sports like motorcycle racing, surfing and acrobatic flying. I make contemporary art - performance and video art mainly. The art works often involve working with groups of people who are engaging in an outdoor activity in interesting geography (rather than cultural activities in urban or interior environments). This is the third time in forty years that the Govett-Brewster gallery has been dedicated to one artist. What can we expect to see at the exhibition? The exhibition present a range of pretty intense projects.

You’ll see onboard-video antics made at 300 kph with motorcyclists, projects made with 3 RNZAF airforce Iroquois and their pilots doing Alpine training in the South Island, moto-X projects at Ahipara, a project made with the RNZAF Red Checkers acrobatic pilots in C-4 Air trainers and a large surfing project made with 30 surfers at Stent Rd, Taranaki plus two political activist projects; Waitangi Day Auckland in 2008 and Waitangi Day in Parihaka 2009. Each project is quite intense and involved the participants engaging directly in their activities of surfing, flying, riding and driving. n

Mandy’s Island

Earlier this year photographer Kat Hawke joined Mandy Ryan on a trip to the Maldives. Here’s a sneak preview of their trip which will be featured in the next issue of Curl. words and image by kat hawke

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Sitting with my feet dangling in the warm turquoiseblue water off the back of a 90ft cruiser, I wondered how I could possibly even be on the same planet that the rest of my life existed on. Long stretching coral islands fringed with tall palm trees swaying in the warm equatorial breeze, with amazing waves peeling around perfectly formed reefs off picture postcard perfect uninhabited islands. It was hard to believe that there was not another surfer to be found here. I felt like I was a million miles away from the hectic rat race that is my home Sydney! I had been invited on a trip of a lifetime by Wayne from Line Up Surf to join him and a select few on a rare surf adventure in search of unridden world-class waves that where rumoured to be found, by those who dared, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. My friend Mandy and I had just arrived in paradise following 72 hours straight travelling. After three different planes, two long boat rides and who knows how many hours of waiting around in airports, we were finally living the dream; 12 days surfing some of the most perfect and isolated waves in the world, and only six other people to share them with. Everyone on the trip had the same ambition as us; eat, sleep, chill, and most importantly surf!

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Laura Rishworth has just been chosen to represent the NZ women at the ISA World Games later this year in Peru. The “Olympics” of surfing, Laura will find herself up against some of the best in the world. We caught up with Laura to see what has made her get this far. Who has been the biggest influence in your life? Mum and Dad have been the biggest influences on my life, it was Dad who got me into surfing, as a kid I can remember him pushing me into waves on my boogy board and loving every minute of it. And not many people can say that their mum is both a naturopath and massage therapist. I’m truly lucky to have a mum who knows exactly what you need if you are unwell or can give you a rub when you are sore. Mum has taught me a lot about eating right and how to stay well, I can count on my hand the amount of times I’ve been to the doctors in the last ten years.

Why surfing? I’ve always had a love of the ocean and every place the family has lived we have always been by the beach. I’ve always been involved in sports and done a bunch of different water sports but surfing has stuck. At the end of the day there is really no sport like it, you are not only moving along the wave but the wave is also moving you. It gives you a feeling that no other sport can. I’ve never known a sport which interests so many different kinds of people and creates such an intense passion within them that you’ll see both the young groms and the old boys out in the water both having a great time.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? The best advice I’ve been given has come from both my parents. From a young age they’ve instilled in me the belief that I can do anything I set my mind to, and if I really want it and believe in my abilities then I will excel in anything I choose to do. But most importantly whenever things get tough and I’m faced with difficulties and I feel alone they’ve said I can always turn to God for assistance. And so far so good even though sometimes things haven’t always worked out the way I had initially hoped, a lot of the time it’s ended up working out even better.

What is it about competition? I’ve always had the mindset to be the best at anything I do. So you could say I’ve always been very competitive whether it’s been in sports or not I like to do well and I definitely like to win. Surfing is probably one of the hardest sports to do well in competitively because there are so many variables and some things are just out of your control. But I love a challenge and if it wasn’t hard I’d probably get bored easily and find something else to do. For me there’s a huge feeling of accomplishment when you are surfing great and getting rewarded for it.

What does it mean to be a Bahai? I think because I am a Bahai this has meant that I see life and the way things work out a lot differently to others. Being a Bahai is part of who I am because the values and beliefs Bahai’s hold is part of my everyday life. Because it is the newest world religion the ideals and fundamentals of the Faith are current and address the problems happening in the world toady. Ultimately the purpose of the Bahai Faith is to unify all the peoples of the earth in one universal cause and one common Faith. I want to use surfing as a platform for sharing that goal with those interested. What was your first surfboard? I was nine when I got my first surfboard it was an old 6’0” Hot Buttered board that was the best Christmas present ever, I was so happy to have my own board and no longer needed to use my boogy board which I used to practice standing up on and ride to the sand.

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What have been your biggest highlights? The stand out highlight for me this year would definitely be winning the nationals and being crowned 2010 Open woman’s national champ, it’s always been a goal of mine to get that title, so I’m so glad to have finally gotten there. And I feel I can can go from this point knowing that I’ve gotten the title and I now want to look further a field, by competing internationally on the WQS (world qualifying series). What career would you pursue if surfing or any other sports weren’t your focus? If surfing or any other sports weren’t my focus, I’d probably pursue a career in television, I reckon it’d be pretty sweet to get paid to be a TV presenter you’d get to meet heaps of different people, possibly travel and it would definitely be a bit more interesting than your routine desk job. Shout outs? O’Neill and Jordon surfboards for your support. n

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Professional surfing has come a long way since the days of “Busting down the door”. Although those surfing today are still incredibly passionate about surfing it have become more of a sport and less of a “lifestyle” choice. Surfers now have access to high performance coaches, sports scientists and performance analysis like never before. For those surfers fortunate 16

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enough to be sponsored by Red Bull they have this at their fingertips and more. Camps are held regularly to help the surfers train, set goals and realise their true potential. Sally Fitzgibbons and Sofia Mulanovich attended two Red Bull camps earlier this year; the Project Air Camp in Australia and the Women’s Only camp in Peru. Here’s what they learned... Sally joins the boys for the ‘Hell Session’ workout on Lennox Head Beach. ©Mark Watson

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Project Air Australia There’s a sign at the entrance to the basketball court at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation facility near Byron Bay, Australia that reads, “No Skateboarding!” Which is ironic really, given that half the court lies hidden beneath one of the most unique skateboard ramps in the world. The ramp boasts two roll-ins that dip down from opposite sides toward symmetrical wave-shaped bowls. The bowls propel the rider towards ‘lips’ which sit at a mellow 30degrees and can be attacked frontside or backside. Beyond these, a large pit awaits, filled with spongy cubes of foam, the kind daring freeride moto-x freaks use to cushion their falls when practicing new tricks. Measuring seven-feet at its highest point, the ramp is embryonic compared to the aweinspiring creations of the X-Games and Dew Tours, but it has not been designed for skateboarders. No, this ramp has been designed for surf-stars and Red Bull Surfing’s Project Air has drawn them in droves. There’s Mick Fanning from the Gold Coast, the reigning two-time Men’s ASP World Champion. There’s former Women’s World Champion Sofia Mulanovich from Peru. Young Aussie superstars Sally Fitzgibbons and Julian Wilson are both in attendance. Then there’s the Tahitian ‘Spartan’ Michel Bourez, Frenchman Tim Boal and South Africa’s wunderkind, Jordy Smith. Plus a heap of Red Bull’s junior team. It’s an inspiring talent pool to say the least, bubbling to the point of overflow. Next to the ramp is a bungy trampoline, which if you’ve never seen one is really something else. With its mess of legs and cables jutting awkwardly skyward, it kind of resembles a giant spider and is a training apparatus more common to sports like gymnastics. Appropriately harnessed, it allows athletes to leap and perform multiple backward and forward flips. According to people that know, like Red Bull’s High Performance Coach, Per Lundstam and High Performance Manager, Andy Walshe, who share around 20 years experience training with Olympic athletes, the bungy tramp is an excellent way to fine tune one’s spatial awareness, and even if you make mistakes you never seem to land flat on your face. Not far away, waiting just above the high-tide line on a long stretch of deserted beach are two jet skis fitted with water-ski style tow-ropes. Boasting a grunt-worthy 240 horsepower engine each, they’re aquatic beasts that have more than enough muscle to whip even the world’s heaviest surfers, like Jordy, into anything resembling a wave at speeds they could never acquire by natural means. And assuming your pilot likes you and has nothing better to do, they’ll whip you into more waves in 20mins than you could catch on any crowded day. At a glance – and it attracted many from curious local residents – Lake Ainsworth has been transformed into a veritable surfing wonderland. The underlying premise of Red Bull Surfing Project Air is simple enough; via repetition and guidance within a controlled environment, the surfers will be able to attempt

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boasts a well earned reputation for being a quiet relaxed place without the noisy unsociable antics associated with most beachside camp grounds. As the week progressed it was interesting to watch the transformation as Piha got ready to host the Worlds largest surf event. Tents and platforms were erected and more and more groms arrived daily in preparation for the event. To understand the significance of the ISA World Games you really need to compare it with the Olympics. As ISA president, Fernando Aguerre, explained (in quite a dashing Argentinean accent I must admit), “our events are known as the “Olympics” of Surfing, athletes don’t come here to win money, they do it for the honour of representing their countries. Enjoying great days with kids from all over the world is what makes this event 20

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so special. We bring the surfing tribe spirit to New Zealand and upon departure; we will leave as New Zealand’s new ambassadors.” After listening to him speak at the media conference I came away with a new sense of patriotism and a real respect and admiration for what the event was all about. For once this event was not about prize money but about pride in your country. Fernando also explained that being in the ISA World Games is like being an Olympian; it is something that no one can ever take away from you and an experience the participants will keep with them for life. The opening ceremony was held the following day at Mission Bay. Following the parade of Nations the teams were given a traditional Maori welcome before the mixing of the sands ceremony. It was quite a moving experience especially when the New Zealand team

performed the haka. It was finally time for the competition to begin and after one of the warmest summers on record I was looking forward to a week at Piha, hanging out at the beach watching the competition. Unfortunately Mother Nature had different ideas and decided we’d seen too much settled weather and unleashed her fury on the country (and Piha in particular). So the competition kicked off in less than ideal conditions. By day two the swell had increased with wave faces reaching over 10 foot. However, with the wave increase also came the galing onshores so conditions were extremely challenging. It also made for less than ideal spectator conditions and by the second day I found the Hawaiian girls’ team manager, Megan Abubo, huddled on the beach in jeans, ugg boots, jumper and a woolly coat!

Nadja De Col improving her aerials off the water ©Alfredo Escobar

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Hawaiian surfer, Tanner Hendrickson was one to watch, both due to his outstanding surfing and pretty impressive bod!

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The most impressive surfer of the competition, Brazilian, Gabriel Mendina

Mick Fanning and Sally Fitzgibbons during a tough workout ÂŠMark Watson

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Learning to Fly

Sally Fitzgibbons refining her maneuvers ©Shorty

Sofia Mulanovich preparing for her next ride ©Shorty

and refine aerials that would require months or even years of unaided effort in the open water. Borrowing training concepts first introduced when Red Bull built double Olympic gold medal winner Shaun White a private half pipe in the Utah mountains, Red Bull Surfing Project Air is an evolution of the company’s pioneering effort with its surfers last year in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands. There the surfing performance coaches championed the introduction of GPS technology to measure paddle speeds, wave velocity and manoeuvre trajectories, along with hydration and lactic acid tests to measure the surfers’ fitness and recovery rates. At the height of the venture, superstar Jordy also pulled off one of the most stunning moves ever executed in the sport; a twisting, corked rodeo flip. Captured by cameramen using state-ofthe-art high-speed equipment, the vision won “Clip of the Year” at the industry’s esteemed Surfer Poll awards night, yet more ominously, Jordy’s feat signalled the beginning of a new wave in performance surfing. Mick Fanning is having a blast on the imported toys, but is still taking precautions. On the ramp he dons wrist protectors, knee and elbow pads, as do most of the elite crew. Jordy’s a little more confident and reveals that he used to skate quite a bit when he was a kid, even if it has been a few years. After a cautious start, it’s not long before the big South African is sweating up a storm. The grommets, however, dive straight in. Kolohe, Conner Coffin and Evan Geiselman, all from the USA, have grown up with skateboard ramps in their backyards and they’re not even wearing tshirts, let alone helmets or any protective padding. As they go trick for trick, attempting all manner of grabs and the occasional bold variation that they’re forced to abort, they’re heckling the hell out of each other. It certainly appears as if they’ve the potential to change the sport, even if it will take them a few more years of running. But hands-down the greatest progress come from the girls, Sofia Mulanovich and Sally Fitzgibbons. Sofia graduates from “petrified” and “shi!#ing myself” to rolling in and airing into the pit with just a few days of practice, while via Sally we see the purist intentions of the camp truly manifest. Literally within minutes of executing a clean ‘Indy’ grab into the foam pit one afternoon, Sally swaps her helmet and skateboard for a wetsuit and surfboard, and replicates the move with flawless precision in the briny after being whipped into a wave by a jet ski. The move elicits a wild round of hoots from the gallery assembled on shore to watch. “The idea for us is to just put these sorts of things in front of them so they can get a taste; but really we’re just scratching the surface with this,” explains Walshe, who usually cheers loudest when he spots progress. But in this instance, the loudest applause is from Sally’s peers, including World Champ Fanning and Jordy, the bloke responsible for the perfect rodeo flip. If someone asked you if Red Bull Surfing’s Project Air experiment is working, what more proof would you need? n

Sally Fitzgibbons practicing her maneuvers in the controlled environment of the foam pit ©Shorty

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Women Only in Peru

Right: Sally Fitzgibbons, Nadja de Col, Sofia Mulanovich and Maya Gabeira ©Agustin Munoz Main: Sally Fitzgibbons shredding the waves of Peru ©Alfredo Escobar

Like it or not, surfing is a man’s world. For a woman, carving out a spot in the lineup is hardly an easy feat. The criticism is that girls are less extreme, less powerful, less innovative. Therefore, the highest praise a girl’s apt to get is that they surf like a boy. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), Sofía Mulanovich (PER), Maya Gabeira (BRA) and Nadja de Col (PER) are out to prove the world otherwise. That’s the main reason the four of them congregated on the Peruvian shore earlier this year. As part of the Red Bull Surfing Girls Only camp, it was time to show the doubters that when it comes to highperformance surfing the girls can throw it down just as hard as the boys. An intimate performance camp with four coaches on hand, Sally, Sofia, Maya and Nadja came to Peru to brush up on their techniques and hopefully elevate their game to an even higher level. Around the world the surf media has lauded this current generation of women as the ones who are apt to shatter the gender barrier. “I believe we still have a long way to go, but we have moved a step forward,” explains Sally. “I believe it’s possible to get to where the men are, we just need to work on some of their techniques.” “Training with guys is good for the girls because men are very competitive, which leads them to try harder every time. The girls see this, and learn from it,” says Andy Walshe, high performance manager for Red Bull Surfing. However, girls-only training sessions are also special, and are specifically focused on how the female body operates in motion. Furthermore, the female mind is a whole different world in which the coaches must immerse themselves. “Female psychology is very different from male psychology,” says Walshe. “In a setting as intimate as this, it is much more likely that the girls come out of their shell and let us know what their goals and dreams are. We want to get to know them better, so we can help them.” Being only amongst girls is not better or worse than having practice with boys; it’s just different. During the last mixed camp, Red Bull Project Air (February 2010), the coaches asked all the surfers www.curl.co.nz// 25

Nadja De Col and Maya Gabeira test their cooking skills. ©Agustin Munoz

Maya Gabeira practicing aerial moves on a skateboard ©Agustin Munoz

Maya Gabeira warming up for her next session ©Alfredo Escobar

Sally Fitzgibbons in her element ©Alfredo Escobar

what they preferred: a girl’s only and a boy’s only camp, or a mixed camp. The poll came out with a 50-50 split decision. No one could say with 100% certainty they would rather have one over the other; both camps are effective and have their own benefits. The camp’s small group was yet another unique feature: only four girls took part and enjoyed the intense days of practice. “Having coaches as great as Dan Ross, Shane Beschen and Andy Walshe almost to myself is amazing and great for my surfing,” said Sofia. Young Nadja de Col also reaped the benefits from the experience. “Even though you know who the coaches are, you really notice what amazing surfers they are when they see you surfing,” added Nadja, “and they come over to you and tell you to move your foot this way, or five centimeters to this side, and suddenly, you are able to maneuver in ways you never thought possible.” The idea behind a camp as small as this one is that the coaches can concentrate on the needs of each surfer and tailor a program to help each of them individually. “Large groups don’t allow much one-on-one time with the surfers. In the Lima camp, we’ve had plenty of it,” explained Dan Ross, coach for Red Bull Surfing. And he’s not lying. Individual analysis for each girl’s surfing technique was the recurring theme during the camp week. While the surfers were off at sea, one of the coaches would videotape every move they made, so they could see what they were doing and how to improve it as soon as they hit the shore. This coaching method, known as instant video analysis, was complemented with further video analysis once the girls arrived at the Red Bull beach house in Señoritas. An overhead projector was the star of the living room, constantly showing the videos on one of the walls, while the surfers gathered with the coaches to go through their moves and mistakes in a more personal manner. “Each surfer is different and has to work on different things,” said Walshe. “The training regime we planned for Sofía is different to that 26

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of Sally’s, which is also different to Maya’s and Nadja’s.” The surfers’ nutrition was another important topic discussed during the camp. Surfers use up a lot of energy while at sea, and it is very important for them to know exactly what to eat and drink to make up for the loss. Fish is usually one of the main sources of protein in the surfers’ diet. “We usually include fish in our diet because it’s so easy to get, as we are always working by the sea,” says Ross. While at camp, the girls learnt a new way to cook fish: making ceviche. Renowned local chef Christian Bravo arrived at the Red Bull beach house to give the four girls a private lesson on how to make this traditional Peruvian dish. But the Red Bull Surfing Girls Only camp was not all work. There was some play mixed in there. During one afternoon, Sofía, Sally and Nadja learnt something about ancient Peru. The girls traded their surfboards for “caballitos de totora” (traditional boats made with canes, that are still used by fishermen), and tried to surf the waves just like the ancient Peruvians from the Moche-Chimú culture. After a few failed attempts and some wipeouts, the girls could finally dominate the boats. “It was amazing and really fun,” said Sofia. “However, it was really hard to stand up and maneuver because the boats don’t have keels, and they weigh a lot.” The high performance training in the camp showed the most modern surfing techniques. During the five days that the Red Bull Surfing Girls Only camp took place there were specific trainings for aerial maneuvers (using a trampoline and a skateboard to simulate the action at sea). The girls also worked on their paddling technique, their wave selection criteria and nutrition. A mock competition that simulated the heats and rounds of a WCT tour stop was the grand finale. “This week has helped all of us. Each one came with an idea of what she wanted to improve on, and achieved it”, said Maya. “Now we just have to use what we have learned, and show everyone how capable women can be when they’re turned loose in the sea.” n

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The road out to Piha is a winding, narrow one that takes you from the heights of the Waitakere Ranges down to the beaches of Piha. The sight from the top of the Piha hill is one that never fails to impress, no matter what the weather or surf is doing. The day we arrived it was picture perfect; the sun was shining and the surf was pumping. It was a quiet day when we arrived, still a week before the ISA World Games were scheduled to start, and Piha was still a sleepy surf town consisting of one shop and one café. You could see why Piha had been chosen as the location for what is described as the “Olympics of Surfing”. Not only is the surf consistent and challenging, it also a real showcase for the natural beauty that is NZ. We had booked in to stay at the Piha Domain Camp, right opposite the main beach. I love camping, I love the simplicity of life in a tent and food cooked on a camp stove, but I can honestly say that I don’t have a great deal of love for camp grounds. They are usually very noisy, very cramped and the complete antithesis of everything I love about camping. We arrived on a Saturday night in our Base4 campervan, prepared to suffer a poor night’s sleep amongst the masses and were amazed to find a spacious family orientated campground with the best gatekeepers you could ask for. Run by an outgoing and hospitable host, Fiona (for the Waitakere Council) the camp

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Hawaiin surfer, Alessa Quizon won the silver medal after this impressive performance. Sofia Mulanovich working on her surfing technique ©Agustin Munoz

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There were a few rules on the Mangalui –ngulu boat that held nine of some of the best and most diverse women surfers in the world. Number one rule was E.O. It means ENGLISH ONLY. This rule was numero uno (yes that was a contradiction) because I, like many other Aussie’s, use the excuse that we live on a rather large island in the middle of nowhere and have no need to speak another language.

Oh how this small town girl could not have been more wrong as us English only speakers, (Claire Bevilaqua (AUS), Sage Erickson (USA), Sarah Beardmore (UK), Paige Hareb (NZ), Serena Brooke (AUS) and myself Rebecca Woods (AUS)) had to listen to Sofia Mulanovich (PERU), Ornella Pelizzari (ARGENTINA) and Claudia Goncalves (BRAZIL) speak in a Spanish/ Portuguese mix while only guessing what they were talking about. Oh and they totally took no notice of rule number one! Our boat was such a motley mix and melting pot that no one could have walked away not richer for the experience. With Blue Crush two currently under production in South Africa, this boat trip, with nine diverse women from all areas of the globe, came together for ten days on one boat in the Indonesian Mentawaii Islands. To me this is proof of the increasing global popularity and growth of the female surf industry. It is no longer just a masculine, aggressive sport, an unattainable arena for girls to enter, instead it is now an amazing free spirited lifestyle that allows every person to express themselves and their emotions on a wave face. Some call it a lifestyle, some call it a sport, some call it a hobby and it can be whatever you want it to be but underneath it all, the basis is fun. We all journeyed to Padang and headed out to sea mid June. Our goals were to surf amazing waves, get photos for sponsors from the talented photographer Simon Williams, as well as footage for a half hour show on a television series called ‘A Surfer’s Paradise’, produced by Matt Gye. Matt has been piecing together the core values and stories of many surfer’s across the globe, this boat trip was going to be a different piece for Matt and a non-stop adventure for the rest of us. For boat trip grommie, Paige Hareb, who is in the wide eyed and bushy tailed, adventurous beginning’s of her tour life, this was a trip she was definitely not Sofia Mulanovich, charging in Indo

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missing. She described going on this boat trip as “an opportunity she has dreamed of from a young age”. However, for other first timers like Sage Erikson this was going to be a test. Observing her seasickness bands cutting into her circulation on her wrists, ten days on a boat with eight girls she didn’t know that well, all sharing one room (8 bunks in one cabin), one bathroom and one television mixed with foreign food and previous experience of boat sickness, perhaps apprehension was an understatement for her mood. As the boat left port over the mellow ocean sway of waves some of us crusty sea dogs cracked our first Bintang for the trip and settled into telling stories from our previous Mangalui experiences. The land bound creatures aboard scurried for the sleep cabin trying to rest away the insecurity of being on water. Waking early in the morning, to what sounds like a jackhammer next to my ear as the anchor is put down, I know we have reached our destination for our first session. I also know, having one of the first time skipper’s of the Mentawaii Island chain Matt Cruden guiding our boat, that we’ll be at the best spot in the area. Excitement bubbled over as I scramble out of my bunk, fall onto Sarah Beardmore sleeping under me and bumble onto the deck to check where we were. Thinking I was all cool because I was up first I nearly bump

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completed. Dinner was a blur with everyone on deck around the family table; food, drinks, laughter and bed. The next few days were a fair bit more mellow than the first day, the swell dropped and we had some super fun and playful sessions in the area known as ‘The Playground’ which has about 10 locations in one area to surf with everyone relishing in the fact that pretty much every time we surfed it was a different surf location. In between our surf sessions the chef on board made us amazing meals and when we weren’t surfing we sat around and talked stories and gossip on the deck while getting our bronze on (with lots of sun cream of course). We had been told we were going to get a swell when we arrived on the boat and it was going to hit on about the 4th day in the afternoon. It is amazing how advanced forecasting is now, we were sitting in the line up on this particular day and like clockwork at about midday the ocean began to move. We were out at a left hander where a bigger board was needed and many of us were under-gunned on 5’8 inch boards. We were sitting in a mixed line up with a bunch of Hawaiian guys, when the ocean rose out of nowhere to black out the horizon. Claudia was furthest inside, Ornella, Sofia and I were 4th from the inside. This wave was by far the biggest wave I have seen since Hawaii last year because all the waves on the World Tour for females consist of two-foot onshore beach breaks, so my heart was awoken from a very large big wave slumber. I thought Claudia was gone for all money, this 8ft plus barrelling thick lip was going to land directly on top of her. As I was paddling to scratch under the thing I realised Claudia had motored past me. To me Claudia looks like a model, not someone who would win a paddle battle against any man in a line-up but she was out of the way of danger faster than anyone and we all squeaked under this monster and were screaming when we came out the other side laughing. It was then we turned around and saw the carnage of the rest of the girls on the boat who were on the inside when this thing broke. Claire, Sarah and Paige were MIA (missing in action). Exchanging the 32

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filled with smoke we realised what she was saying. Thankfully her light had only short circuited, sparked, set the wood a little on fire then put itself out. The quote of the trip then became, ‘I am on fire’ and was only spoken in the finest Argentinean English. Sage and I also had a dig at Hollow Tree’s and I was stoked to get a nice little barrel and paddle to the safety of the boat with my skin still in tact. At night we generally moored at a protected and quiet spot that was as flat as a pancake; half the time you forget you are on a boat and sleep comes easily. Our dinner conversation erupted in a massive debate about whether fishing or soccer/football was the biggest sport in the world; as well as how bad Australia went in their opening game of the world cup; how New Zealand drew their first game and carried on as if they were champions of the world; how Brazil were good but Argentina were better and they were going to win. Oh and how Peru never qualified, so Sofia would sit on the fence until someone was wining and then say that she was going for them. The swell started to drop again and the boat antics started. While Serena was doing some Snapper rocks tail slides I was busy removing

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back on the boat and I think about the rat race I am again about to join when I arrive home in a few days. We have our last two fun surf and snorkel sessions of the trip on the last day and all begin to pack our mess that is sprawled from one side of the boat to the other. Everything is then locked away for our bumpy ride all night

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back to port. The music starts pumping, the Bintang’s are flowing, the dancing starts up and the small 2m by 2m deck up the back turns into a pumping break dancing space. The hand plant and worm that Sarah Beardmore is renowned for are suddenly extra hard to balance and land due to the swell hitting the boat. Every time someone fell on the ground it was a stacks on with everyone landing on top of each other with scrapes and bruises all round. Being surrounded by these amazing people for ten days straight has shown me the power of the human spirit. Some girls or guys (especially non-surfers) may read this and think how they could not think of anything worse than living through some of the happenings of the last ten days, especially the carnage and ask why would we put ourselves through this? It is the challenge; that feeling of putting something in front of you and asking yourself to do it even if you may not know if it is possible. You either succeed or don’t succeed, but you know at the end of the day that you have tried. The age old saying of it is better to try and fail then to not try at all (and live with regrets) happens to all of us in everyday life, we just may not recognise it. Food for thought...On a personal note, I feel that so many females have poor role models and sometimes get lost in the wilderness of societies expectations instead of living for their dreams and beliefs. Coming from Australia with a fairly liberated democracy it is very interesting to observe young girls and the females who are placed in front of them as role models and how this influences them. For example Paris Hilton. I am glad this is now changing to Taylor Swift and Dakota Fanning, Beyonce and Rihanna. There is no direction for the youth. Half the time young girls think putting nice clothes and make up on will be the answer to all their dreams and not taught that it is amazing what a person can achieve once they put their mind to it. The nine females on this boat are everyday females who have found a passion for something and stuck to it with the belief that nothing is unattainable. Sometimes the surf industry questions how to market females in the sport but I really am not sure why it is such a problem when mothers and daughters at every beach I go to and sons and fathers alike comment on the level of girls surfing on our boat. One South African friend we met along the way said we had “totally changed

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his perception of female sports women in the world”. What it really comes down to for most females is that if you are not a sexualised object in the surf industry you are not recognised. However, I feel that every female on this boat is amazingly talented and beautiful in there own right, and should not just be objectified. I love how the rest of the world is slowly changing, you can be talented and rewarded for such talent like Pink and marketers find a niche for them but you cant be just talented in surfing, you must also be a model (attractive is not good enough, model standard only). With many guys stuck in the past and the surf industry following with the mentality of “I will never date a chick who surfs better than me” we still have a long way to catch up. At the end of the day most girls don’t surf better than the guys and most don’t care to compare

themselves to others or how their boyfriend surfs. It is just a shame the ego of our sport holds back the whole industry and it is passed on from one generation to the next, even if their mother’s are the best females in the world. The divide of the sexes is old school, can we all not just respect each other in the water and enjoy the creativity of our unique sport because it is true ‘only a surfer does know the feeling’. To the people out there who just love surfing for the waves, the vibes, the experience and the feeling, it is you who keeps the spirit alive and I am grateful for your existence. To the other eight women and all the crew from the Mangalui thankyou all for making this trip an amazingly diverse, exciting and different experience! n

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We started our journey on a Sunday night as Dimity and I jumped into Dad’s old ‘landy’ and the three of us bounced our way down south to Margaret River. Margaret River is a wonderful little town that has become a haven for surfers, artists and anyone in general who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It was originally a chilled out little farming/timber town that became very popular with alternative lifestylers in the sixties and, more recently, one of Australia’s premier wine growing areas. The end result of the melding of these groups, combined with the natural beauty of the area and its world class surf breaks, is that Margaret River has evolved into a spectacular smorgasbord for food, wine, art, scenery and surfing. With the new freeway now completed, Margaret River is only a three hour drive from Perth and a visit to WA is not complete without a trip to this unique area. We arrived at our timeless little Margaret River cottage at around 12 that night and were greeted by our fellow ‘Billabongians’ Ellie-Jean Coffey and Ryan Callinan and the camera crew Coops and Jai. The house is situated half way between the town and the beach on a nice big green property with incredible views out over the valley. We unpacked quickly as the forecast was showing that the surf would be amazing for the whole week, so we were up for an early start the next morning. The ‘early’ was forgotten about as we ended up sleeping in till about eight or nine. We all got up and had a quick breakfast and hopped into the ‘landy’ in search of some western jewels along the ‘Cape to Cape drive’ (driving from Cape Naturaliste near Dunsborough all the way down to Cape Leeuwin near Augusta). The ‘Cape to Cape’ coastline is scattered with hundreds of waves- all world class. A common mistake made by ‘Cape to Cape’ wave searchers, including myself in the past, is to check out the first spot they come to, thinking it’s pretty good but that the next one might be better, and moving on to the next break. The ‘check the spot move on’ continues until the end of the road when you suddenly realise that the first place you checked was the best. A bit like buying a pair of shoes!!

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So here is a low down of the waves (big and small) and food (feasts and feasts) we sampled in the week that we were down south. Bumping up and down again in the old ‘landy’ along the famous Caves Road towards Cape Naturaliste (the northern end of the cape) we took a turn, after about 30mins of driving, and started to roll down the hill but stoped half way to check the surf. We looked out over a beautiful bay called Smiths Beach that has two really good waves, Smiths which is shallow reef break that breaks left and right and Super tubes which is a really, really shallow reef that barrels right. We made a decision, after about 20mins of looking, to go and surf Smiths. It was really fun,

about 2-3ft with the occasional bigger set. They rolled down the line giving heaps of opportunity for turns. After our session at Smith’s we felt a well deserved visit to the chocolate factory was in order. As soon as we walked in the smell of rich chocolate made our taste buds start to tingle. This all happened before we even had the chance to make our way to the free samples!!! It was like a scene out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, three girls eyes all lit up and they thought they were in heaven. We made our way over to the free samples keeping an eye out for Oompa Loompa’s along the way. As soon as we had eaten our fair share, and probably a bit more than the recommended teaspoon full, we filled up Dimity’s pockets

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with as much as we could fit in for a snack for later. That night Dimity and I cooked up our special peanut satay stir fry, which is truly a taste that you can’t ever forget, and provides good energy for the next day. It wouldn’t have been possible though without a couple of quick stirs from Ellie haha. It tasted great and we wouldn’t have surfed so well the day after if it wasn’t for our culinary creation. Overnight the swell jacked up to around the four and half to five metre range. When this happens, the surf starts to get really solid along the south west coast and the outside reef breaks called bombies, about a kilometre

offshore, start to break. People take out their jet skies to tow ‘the bomies’ and surf the places that come to life when it gets past the four metre mark. We had no time to waste today as the surf was firing! We drove into Gracetown which is half way between Margaret River and Yallingup. It’s a big bay that picks up heaps of swell. The bay is a good indicator of the size of the rest of the waves along the coast which gives you a bit of direction on where to go. We all got very excited when we drove into Gracetown and saw how big the swell was. Corduroy lines fanned into the bay and hit North Point - a world class right hander. It

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was about solid 10 to 12ft, with the occasional bigger set rolling through and about 60 people in the line up all scratching for a wave. Our original idea was to surf North Point, but with the amount of crew it would have been hard to have a fun surf and get some shots, so we decided to go further north to a break called Injidup Car park. It is a really fun wave with heaps of power that unloads onto a shallow reef and it was about eight foot and glassy as it is protected by the wind. For Dimity (coming from the Sunshine Coast), big boards didn’t exist in her quiver, so she didn’t have a board to ride in the solid waves. Seeing as she is a little smaller than me I gave her my regular favourite board as it would be the perfect step up for her. Wrong decision haha. She snapped it on about her fourth wave! Her excuse was that the foot indentations that I had made were in the wrong spot for a natural footer and that was obviously the reason for the snappage haha. The snapped board was soon forgotten and the next day we ventured further south down the coast to a remote beach break 48

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called Boranup. You definitely need the ‘old landy’ for this mission as it is a gnarly four wheel drive track. It is one of the prettiest beaches that I have ever been to with powdery white sand and turquoise blue waters. It is a great place to spend the day with friends surfing perfect four to six foot A-frame beachies. We stayed there all day and surfed our brains out. The final day of our trip arrived and we were blessed once again with perfect offshores all day and a nice running swell. We surfed one of my favourite places in the world - Lefthanders. This reef break was pulsing at 3-4ft with a perfect mechanical lefthander that ran for about 50 metres. We surfed all day again, this time, in the company of a massive pod of dolphins. The whole trip was truly blessed with all day offshores everyday, and a solid swell to start that slowly decreased each day and enabled us to surf those western jewels scattered along the ‘Cape to Cape’ coastline in the south of WA. This trip, in any surfer’s diary, would have to go down as an amazing week of surf. Thank you Huey! n

fashion bikini bible

1600BC Evidence of 2 piece swimsuit on Roman mosaics, urns and murals. 1880’s Women used voluminous bathing gowns and entered the water using a “bathing machine” to conceal their bodies being seen from the beach. 1907 ‘Underwater Ballerina’, Annette Kellerman from Australia is arrested in USA for indecent exposure for showing her arms, legs and neck.

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Bikini History

1943 Wartime rationing by the USA ordered 10% reduction in fabric used in women’s swimwear. Off went the skirt and the midriff showed. 1945 Jacques Heins (French) created the two piece bathing suit “The Atome” – The world’s smallest bathing suit. Louis Reard (French) then showed the “bikini” in Paris, shrinking the size of fabric to 30 sq inches total. 1945 Spain, Portugal and Italy banned the bikini. Decency organisations pressured Hollywood to keep them out of the movies.

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1951 The bikini is banned at beauty pageants after Miss Sweden was crowned at the “Miss World Contest” – an unfair advantage! 1957 Brigitte Bardot in “And God Created Woman” created a hot market for the bikini.

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1959 “Gidget” with Sandra Day earns grudging respect from “the guys” 1960 Olympic swimmer Dawn Fraser is reprimanded for removing the skirt off her swimwear in order to swim faster. “Its a bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini” by Brian Hyland creates a bikini buying spree in USA. 1962 James Bond’s “Dr No.” reveals Ursula Andress in one of the sexiest swimwear shoots in history when she emerges from the water with knife on the bikini belt. 1964 Swimsuit Illustrated first front cover shot features a two piece swimsuit. 1966 Raquel Welsh features in a leather bikini in “One million years BC”. The “monokini” emerges and raises moralistic issues. Radical feminists increase their presence and opinions. Crochet also comes in. Phoebe Cates

Raquel Welsh

1968 Australian councils had a three finger rule with respect to the side dimensions of the bikini. Surf life guards discontinued with the ruling in the early 70’s. 1970’s The “thong” emerges in Rio and St Tropez (also known as “dental floss” or “tanga suit”) It makes its way onto teen posters and into car magazines. It was the start of the revolution. 1980’s Bikini sales slow down and Reard’s company in France closes down. However, Hollywood sparks up bikini popularity with the red bikini of Phoebe Cates in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

Halle Berry

1989 Sports Illustrated 25th edition with Kathy Ireland on the cover, carried $35 million in advertising. 1991 Roxy enters the surfing market and makes surfing shorts in 1993. 2002 Halle Barry recreated the exotic scene from James Bond’s “Dr No” in her orange bikini and knife in “Die Another Day”. 2005 Jessica Alba in “Into the Blue” caught eyes by wearing “the blue bikini”. Jessica Alba

This bikini dates back as far as 1400BC where two piece clothing was worn by women in Greece for athletic purposes. However, it wasn’t until 1945 that the modern bikini burst back on the scene in France. The modern bikini was named after Bikini Atoll where they were testing nuclear devices and it is thought that he chose the name because he believed the excitement it caused would be as explosive as that of a nuclear bomb. The bikini was initially considered too erotic, exotic and risqué. Traditional swimsuits were made of wool in 1950’s and progressed to nylon and lycra by the 1960’s. The alternative and more fashionable fabrics of the 60’s and 70’s including velvet, leather and crochet squares, provided only fashion features. The bikini has now evolved to meet the demands of the modern woman who is no longer just a spectator but a participant in surfing. Many swimwear companies now provide bikinis that are beneficial to the active girl and female surfer. Gone are the days where the gals have to compromise to either look good or play hard. Todays bikini demonstrates our social leaps in body consciousness, moralistic issues, sexual attitudes and practicality.

1930’s Holiday films in Germany show some women in two piece swimsuits. Men were allowed to bare their chests in 1930 in Australia. Introduction of lastex and nylon which revealed an incredible silhouette influenced swimwear design.

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16 1. Fox Daredevil One Piece $138.00 2. Von Zipper Instinct bikini $99.99 3. Hive Blue Ring Octopus Collection: Beehive Bikini $90.00 4. Hive Mermaid Collection: Nectar Bikini $90.00 5. Fox Illusion String Bikini $122.00 6. 2Chillies Morocco frilled bandeau top $49.95, frilled mini hipster $49.95 7. Hive Angel Fish Collection: Bee An Angel Bikini $90.00 8. Just Add Water Swimwear Sawfish Keeni AU$99.95 9. O’Neill Spring Fever $89.95 10. Tigerlily Buzios Bikini $149.95 11. O’Neill Good Karma $89.95 12. Roxy Blake Bandeau $79.99 13. Rip Curl Live the Search Bikini $89.99 [AUD$69.99] 14. Rip Curl Treasure Cove Bandeau $109.99 [AUD$89.99 15. Just Add Water Swimwear Wobbegong Keeni AUD$99.95 16. Hurley Kingsroad Tri $89.99

Pretty in these patterned prints.

spots and stripes

Look sensational in these sunny spots and racy stripes.

1. Roxy The Hype Fixed Tri $79.99 2. Kulu Hi Density Spot Black $87.50 3. Moontide Moulded Tri Spot On 14 reversible $63.00 | String Pant Spot On Black reversible $57.50 4. Moontide Dual Cup U/W Balconet Spot on $84.00 | String Pant Spot On Red reversible $57.50 5.Tigerlily Halequin ladybird $199.95 6. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Cabo $94.95 7. Just Add Water Swimwear Gummy Keeni AU$109.95 8. 2Chillies Acapulco balconette top $54.95, skirted pant $49.95 9. Seafolly Beatnik Peps Bandeau $129.50 | Mini Hipster $94.50 10. Just Add Water Swimwear Carribbean Keeni AU$99.95 11. Just Add Water Swimwear Barbelled Keeni AU$99.95 12. Moontide Ruched Halter Havana reversible $84.00 | Ruched Banded Pant Havana $73.50 13. Moontide Trim Moulded Tri Stencil $73.50 | String Pant Stencil $52.50 14. 2Chillies Bermuda frilled bandeau top $54.95, tie side pant $54.95 15. Billabong Boulevard $99.99 16. Billabong Radiate Bikini $79.99

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16 1. Fox Socialite Side Halter Bikini $109.95 2. Fox Twighlight Booty Short Bikini $122.00 3. Fox Rich Girl String Bikini $122.00 4. Von Zipper Glimmer Pastel Bikini $79.99 5.Kulu Looks Like Crochet Aqua $100.00 6. Oneteaspoon Eagles Shadow Bikini $139.50 7. Seafolly Goddess Seps Bikini $256.50 8. Speedo Pinup Vintage Bikini $119.50 9. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Unity $94.95 10. Von Zipper Paisley Lace Bikini $119.99 11. Insight Croatia $104.99 12. 2Chillies Marrakesh Laser Cut Balconnette Top $64.95 Skirted Pant $64.95 13. Kulu Graffix Print $87.50 14. Hurley Puerto Rico - Black $89.99 15. Hurley Puerto Rico - Sweet Pea $89.99 16. Billabong Allure Top $45.99 Bottom $45.99

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Look fabulous in romantic prints.

14 1. Moontide B/C Banded Tri Jazz reversible $95.50 | Tie Pant Jazz reversible $73.50 2. Billabong Bliss Bikini $89.99 3. Moontide B/D Booster Bra Duet $99.50 | Wide Tri Side Pant Duet $73.50 4. Insight Pop Tropical $111.99 5. Insight Connie $159.99 6. Von Zipper Icing on the cake Bikini $99.99 7. Insight Otto of Rose $104.95 8. 2Chillies Martinique Tiered Frill Tri top $54.95, Frill Tie Side Pant $49.95 9. Insight Catching Cowboys $104.99 10. Roxy Evangelista Tri $79.99 11. Moontide Dual Cup U/W Balconet Provence $78.50 | Fold Down Pant Provence Reversible $73.50 12. Tigerlily Silver Shimmer Bikini $179.95 13. Tigerlily Helenita Bikini $109.95 14. Moontide Moulded Tri Switch Reversible String Pant Switch Reversible $57.50 15. Kulu Hibiscus Glow $100.00 16. Rip Curl Coco Beach Bandeau $99.99 [AUD$79.99]

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16 1. Hurley Kingsroad Multi $109.99 2. Fox Daredevil String Bikini $115.00 3. Hive Slider Collection: Pollen Bikini $90.00 4. Hurley Lynx Black $89.99 5. Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly One Piece $299.99 6. Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Bikini $399.99 7. Ed Hardy Dedicated To The One I Love Bikini $329.99 8. Christian Audigier Cash Rhinestone Bikini $399.99 9. Rip Curl Monsoon Wideband $99.99 [AUD$79.99] 10. Hive Turtles Collection: Beehive Bikini $90.00 11. Hive Reef Swirl Collection: Stinger Bikini $90.00 12.Fox Basic Instinct String Bikini $122.00 13. Rip Curl Aquatica Tri $79.99, [AUD$69.99] 14. Roxy Carrie Underwire $89.99 15. Hive Signature Print Collection Beehive Blue $90.00 16. Rip Curl Exotic Bikini $89.99 [AUD$69.99]

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Sarah Christensen photographer Page designed by Janelle Baptist

I fell in love with the ocean the minute I first jumped in it. I grew up swimming, snorkelling and splashing around in the sparkling turquoise waters off Western Australia. Amongst my most magical memories of swimming with dolphins and seals are the many hours I spent lying on the ocean floor, staring up at the sun streaming down through the blue in slithers of gold. Or being completely mesmerised by the tiny silver bubbles streaming off my Dad’s flippers as he snorkelled ahead. I began to wish there was a way to capture this collision of colour, texture and light. When I discovered surfing at the age of 15, my oceanic obsession only deepened. Weekends and holidays were spent on trips down south or up north chasing waves and fun, and days at school were spent dreaming of the sea. In an effort to record these adventures, I borrowed cameras from school and started experimenting. However it wasn’t until University a few years later, where I studied writing and photography that my snapping developed into another obsession. I had finally found a way to capture the sparkling visions of water, light and colour that had filled my head for all those years before. My camera began to accompany me everywhere from trips overseas to photo expeditions shooting sprinklers in the late afternoon glow of the Perth suburbs. Shortly after Uni I swapped sunsets for sunrises and moved east to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. I gained experience with a variety of different photographers and saved all my pennies for overseas snow, surf and photo trips. Highlights include Chamonix, Sumbawa and Japan. Based in Manly, I now work as a freelance photographer in between my adventures around the world. The next adventure is a surfing trip to India and Sri Lanka. My work has been published in various surfing publications and online galleries such as Bluesnapper (www.bluesnapper.com.au), Learn to Surf Locality Guides (www.learntosurfguides.com.au), and Manly Surf Guide (www.manlysurfguide. com). More of my work can be seen on my own website - www.photographysc.com

How To:

Spring fitness Shantelle Ekermans tells us how to spring into shape...

Hi ladies. So it’s Spring time, the season of growth! Just like those emerging buds, our plans begin to take our body into shape. Now I know it’s still a little chilly outside, so here’s some simple, at home exercises that will get you motivated and moving towards that summer body!

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1) Push Up “I must, I must increase my bust!” Start with an elevated position ideally on your toes (on your knees as an easier option), with your hands shoulder width apart. Descend towards the floor until your elbows are 90 degrees, keeping your elbows pulled in towards the ribs. Then push back up to the start position squeezing the chest muscles. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions for toning. 2) Dips “Time to tone the triceps aka bingo wings!” Sit on a chair and place your hands under your bottom so that you can hold onto the edge of the chair. Shift your weight forward and hang your hips off the edge. Bending at the elbows, drop down to 90 degrees, then push back up to full extension. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions for toning. 3) Sumo Squat - “Target those inner thighs and bum!”Stand with a wide stance, feet angled at 45 degrees (toes pointing outwards). Drop down low pushing your bum out and knees out over your toes. Keep your back up

and shoulders pulled back. Then return to start positions. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions for toning. 4) Bridge - “Toning the back of out legs” Lie on your back with bent knees and extend one leg straight out. Pushing through the heel of the foot in the floor, elevate the hips squeezing the bum. Dip the hips down and then push back up just before touching the floor. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions on each leg for toning. 5) RFL Abs - “Army Abs” Lie flat on your back with bent knees and arms by your side. Slide the hands forward along the floor reaching to your toes, using the abs to crunch forward. Do not let your hands leave the floor. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions for toning. 6) Mountain Climbers - “Cardio Climber” Start in a standard push up position. In quick succession, draw one knee at a time in to the chest. Gain momentum but maintain good form keeping the hips and bum low. Do 3 sets of 1minute to get the heart rate going!

Bethany Hamilton

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Learning to Barrel Ride with Bethany Hamilton Bethany Hamilton is currently amongst the top surfers in the world. However, we all have to start somewhere, and Bethany shares with us some tips to get us inside the green room. Getting barreled is one of the funnest things in surfing! It starts with taking off. It is important to get a clean entry so you have time either to pull in right away, or bottom turn and set up for the barrel. You can start practicing in little close out beach break waves or a mellow reef break. Setting the right line for the barrel is key. This depends on the wave - either a high line or a low line. It is good to watch a local surfer or some one who is ripping and reading the waves really well. You can

learn a lot from them. As you enter the barrel keep your eyes open (haha, I used to close mine!) and focus on the exit. Your eyes are what guide you. You can also guide with your hand; kind of just aim for the exit. Sometimes when I don’t think I’m going to make it I figure I’ll just try to go as far as I can; then I’ll surprise myself and actually make it out! Just have fun and enjoy the inside of the barrel! Until next time, Bethany

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www.surfersvillage.com Rider: Tim Boal / Photo: Agustin Munoz/Red Bull Photofiles / Design: ID

Tim

Bo al

Living with all of the oceans toys words by megan abubo | image by spencer suitt

I grew up at Waikiki Beach where there was no such thing as a “surfer” . You were a beachboy or you were a beach girl. At that time there were not many beach girls so I was so lucky to be one of few women to get to run with the boys out in the surf. Growing up in Waikiki and Hawaii for that matter I learned to appreciate every ocean tool for mother natures changing ocean moods. There is not one board or instrument that works at all times. I wanted to be like the beach boys as a kid, I wanted to ride everything, most importantly I wanted to be a waterwoman. I learned to surf on a single fin lightning bolt, as I progressed I moved on to a shortboard and with each maneuver I would improve and my equipment would expand. Shortboarding was by far the most challenging for me because it was not easy and there was so little foam under my feet so every wave was difficult at first. I think that was why I was mostly hooked on shortboarding as a kid cause it was fast and cool and hip. But growing up in Waikiki you have to learn to ride a longboard and I mean a long long board. On flat days I would paddle a 12 footer out and stand up on ripples just to get that wave catching high. I learned to stand up paddle surf from the original Waikiki photographer and first man I have ever seen stand up surf, Mr. Bobby Ah Choy. He used an old wooden canoe paddle to take pictures of tourists so he and his camera wouldn’t get wet, an absolute legend in his time. When I wanted to feel like a gymnast Mr. Cippy Cabato would twirl me around over his head on waves and do off the lips while I was his tandem partner. It was such a rush putting my life in his hands. My favourite thing was canoe surfing and seeing who could stay on the Ama the longest and ride the waves. It was so much fun playing with the canoe like that. I feel so blessed to have grown up as a child in Waikiki because of the amazing wave riding people do down there with

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so many beautiful crafts. It makes you realize is by far the most difficult type of surfboard and appreciate all forms of surfing; it takes I have ever used and yet right now the most the judgement out of surfing and it opens your enjoyable. It is about the challenge and the eyes to being happy in the ocean no matter smile for me these days. what you’re riding because you choose the No matter what you ride as a female best tool for that moment. surfer it’s about having fun and getting the When I moved to the North Shore as a most out of the conditions; whether you ride teenager I got to experience bigger waves and a longboard, which is beautiful and graceful, guns and how fast you could ride a gun with a attack mountains on a gun, glide with an alaia, powerful mountain behind you. I also realized sweep with the best of them on a down wind you don’t need a board run, or just grab a pair to enjoy waves. A pair of of fins. The ocean is a “No matter what you ride fins and some tight bikinis with no borders, as a female surfer it’s about place is all you need to glide no boundaries and a on the amazing powerful place of self expression having fun and getting the shorebreaks around where we make most out of the conditions.” dreams happen and the world. Instead of swimming, I body surf to have as much fun keep in good shape in the spring. Total body possible. Who needs a gym when you have workout! As for my newest craze it is riding an an ocean at your finger tips, just grab your alaia , the ancient Hawaiian shapes with no fins favorite tool and put it to use. I am so blessed and a piece of wood about ½ inch thick. This as a female surfer. n

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Gear guide Board Guide Milkshakes AUD$240/NZD$310 Emma Roby Signature Model. Emma the Pipeline charger loves her new board model: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red goes faster!â&#x20AC;? An awesome board at a very affordable price. www.milkshakesdesigns.com Ph: (+612) 6581 5525

Weapon Surfboards Prices start at $600.00 Australian made. Marcus Gray has been manufacturing surfboards for over ten years, has worked with big names such as Warner, Shane and Green surfboards. www.weaponsurfboards.com.au

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Milkshakes AUD$120/NZD$160 The Flavours Model is available in lots of sizes and three tasty flavours: Wild Strawberry, Banana Rama, and Bubblegum Pop! Free leash included. www.milkshakesdesigns.com Ph: (+612) 6581 5525

T he Bean From $949 also available with carbon rails. The BEAN features a wider nose template that effectively distributes the volume forward on the board creating the perfect platform for immediate start-up acceleration and efficient paddling while retaining standard thickness and rail volume of a performance Shortboard. www.surfindustries.com/aloha www.exitsurf.com

Milkshakes From AUD$300/NZD$385 The Lilly Pollard Signature Model is the exact shape and design that World Tour rider, Lilly, has been ripping on for years. Versatile in big and small waves. You gotta try it! www. milkshakesdesigns.com Ph: (+612) 6581 5525

Primal Futurelite From $950 Enviromently friendly construction method with stronger epoxy resin. These lite boards that have extra bouyancy and speed is what the crew at Primal ride. Come and see us at The Factory. 156C Main Road, Kumeu or contact us on +64 9 4122577 www.primalsurf.com

Milkshakes From AUD$200/NZD$270 Soft Top. Perfect to learn on, and loads of fun even in the tiniest waves; these boards are ideally priced for any girl keen to try surfing. www.milkshakesdesigns.com Ph: (+612) 6581 5525

Primal Short board From $860 With a combined 75 years of board manufacturing experience the crew at Primal can build you a board to your requirements. We specialize in Custom quality boards and sprays. If you are looking at a Longboard, mini mal, fish or shortboard we can give you the right advise and what you need. www.primalsurf.com

N SP Surf Bet ty From $799 inc leash and backpad. 7’6” Funboard - a nicely balanced, wonderfully styled tri-fin egg that performs like a gem. Perfect as a mini-Longboard for young girls or a mid-sized funboard for more advanced Bettys. An ideal board for the recreational or weekend surfer who just wants to have fun. www.surfindustries.com/nsp www.exitsurf.com

Classic Malibu UD$1448 / NZD$1850 9’1 girls performance board. Katdog artwork pictured is AUD$200. Custom artwork can be ordered on any board from $80 - $200. www.classicmalibu.com info@classicmalibu.com

Weapon Surfboards

Prices start at $600 Australian made. Marcus Gray has been manufacturing surfboards for over ten years, has worked with big names such as Warner, Shane and Green surfboards. www.weaponsurfboards.com.au

Starboard Hero From $1900 Opening waveriding to everyone. Unparalleled stability in a board of this length, with turnability defying its 33 inches width. So easy to surf you’ll become an instant super hero. www.supsnz.com

Superfish From $849 The secret to the success of the Super Fish is in its design, the step deck gives a huge buoyancy advantage while maintaining high performance railsand the low entry rocker feeds into a full length concave that helps the board get up and plane quickly. www.surfindustries.com/7s www.exitsurf.com

Starboard Whopper From $1900 Provides stability to paddle through the most turbulent white water and other difficult conditions due to its 34 inches of width. Maneuvering is simple as it turns easily on the spot. Almost impossible to nose dive it catches the smallest of waves with ease. www.supsnz.com

Deluxe Bomber $850 This is a 4’6” paipo bodyboard called ‘the bomber’. An evolution of traditional Hawaiian paipo bellyboards, it surfs faster and smoother than modern bodyboards. Made in NZ from sustainably grown Equadorian balsa and recycled NZ matai. Each board is handcrafted to order. www.deluxeindustries.co.nz

Starboard Big Easy From $1900 Stable to paddle thanks to its 32” width and great glide with the full 12’ length. The generous nose width and mono concave up front provides fun nose riding abilities and lets the board paddle into waves with ease. www.supsnz.com

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Our current World Champion, Stephanie Gilmore at the ASP Banquet earlier this year. Image: ASP/Kirsten

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book review: In this book, Searching for Groundswell, Paul Hersey takes the ultimate surf road trip around New Zealand. His search for the best beach, points and reef breaks takes him on a journey along the 15,000 km coastline that surrounds New Zealand. Paul discovers that many of the sleepy surf communities of his youth have changed, but not always for the better. Find out more by reading the book. To get your hands on a copy simply check out our givaways on www.curl.co.nz

readers story: Go with the flow. At some point during a monotonous flat spell, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve toyed with the idea of a wave making machine, churning out endless barrels of glassy goodness for you and a few good mates. Invention is often birthed out of necessity (the need for waves!) and hence, the FlowRider was born in Texas in 1991. The result, a watery playground, where the weapon of choice is a body board, or a soft finless foam skate/surf board, which demands a riding style akin to that of wake or snowboarding. Jodene Watling took a group of girls to check out the flowrider at Dreamworld. n Words and images by Jodene Watling

art: Born and raised near the beach on Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Shore, Erika Pearce gained appreciation for the ocean from an early age. Her work reflects a love and admiration for the power and beauty of surf and the natural world. To find out more about Erika check her out at www.curl.co.nz

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