Author: Surfie

You wake early, before the house is properly alive, and you look out at the break. The tide is moving, the banks have shifted, and the sea is doing what…

You step onto a private beach at Christmas and you tell yourself it is only sand and water, that no one will mind. But the law is plain and the…

Liability for surfing injuries in Australia is a complex legal issue. The ocean is unpredictable and surfing carries inherent risks. Surfers must understand their legal responsibilities to stay protected. If…

A surfboard is more than just a piece of equipment. It carries memories of waves ridden and days spent in the sun. Losing a board to theft is frustrating and…

A beach is a place of freedom and open sky. The ocean touches all and belongs to none. In Australia most beaches are public under the law. Private beach access…

A surfer seeks the perfect wave beyond fences and locked gates. The ocean calls but the land blocks the way. Some surf spots are hidden behind private property. Trespassing laws…

The sun rises. The sea stretches out. Waves roll in slow and steady. The morning air thick with salt and the sound of breaking water. A surfer paddles out. The…

In Australia, the beach is a place of freedom, but it has rules born from common sense and respect. Surfers have the right of way near the shore, and boats…

In Australia, the water has its own order. Swimmers always come first. They’re exposed, defenseless against the weight and speed of a surfboard. Surfers, with their boards and skill, have…

It’s 7am. The alarm buzzes. Salty morning air beckoned him to the red sky. The ocean was in his head already. The court could wait. He moved quickly. Suit stayed…