The Australian Mick Fanning, former world champion and current number one screams off the bottom and sizes up the section ahead of him. In Supertubos the Rip Curl Search is on hold, because off the massive swell that hit Peniche, the biggest surf in a decade! But the guys are having fun!!

Photo: Rip Curl Live

The Avengers VI may seem like another one of those rock & roll discoveries of the 1960s, endlessly fascinating to the mavens of surf music but easily overlooked by most listeners, but the answer is no… These guys were not only good, they were superb, and all the more remarkable for a band whose median age was around 16!

This legendary surf album has originally recorded in 1966 and is one of the finest instrumental albums ever recorded. The original vinyl is a collectible and is worth a couple of hundred dollars but the real value is the music. The album consists of cover and original songs with great organ/piano riffs and surf guitars. If you’re a surf music buff then this album is for you!

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Just another day at the office? Richard Vaculick clocks in, Ours in Sydney, Australia

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What a great day! Yudi Andika, along with his family and a few friends, narrowly outran the Dec 26th 2004 tsunami when it decimated his village in Aceh, Indonesia. They lost loved ones and possessions, but life just had to roll on. Here’s Yudi, living it to the full at home.

Photo: Stephen Jones

Felipe Dantas, all the way from Brasil, savours the taste of a Lagundri Bay smoothy. Nias, Indonesia.

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Everyone knows that the waves in Indonesia are superb. To get away from the crowded Bali waves and heading for a more exotic experience, try to go to Nias Island, where you’ll find Lagundri Bay. The accommodation is simple but comfortable, the food is excellent and the local people are warm and friendly! The waves here are guaranteed to be uncrowded (or less crowded!).

Above the Bones is Mishka’s third release. Mishka is a Rastafarian born in Bermuda, and infuses plenty of his religion into the music. Even if you’re not Rasta and are just looking for good music, it’s hard not to enjoy this album. The music itself is a blend of Reggae, Rock, Roots, Blues and other styles.

They compare Mishka’s music to Jack Johnson, and on a some tracks that can be true. Still, Mishka’s Rasta roots and personal style set him apart from JJ. Mishka definitely has a relaxing style that is a great stress reliever. It helps to block out everything around you and dream about hanging out at the beach.

This is a laid-back musically diverse release that will appeal to those who need to kick back, think of the beach and relax. The sounds that are collected on this record are perfect for the summer and make it easy to relax. This is definitely worth exploring for those who like Reggae music.

Official website // MySpace // Above the Bones at Amazon // on Ebay.

Dane Reynolds and the 10 point tube ride that gave him another heat win over Jordy Smith. Happened today at the Billabong Pro in the cold waters of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.

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