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Author Archives: SimonO
Seawall and Shoreline (excerpt) by Bruce Beaver
Posted on February 20, 2012
(…) Tracks at the sea’s edge, gull’s patterns, Pointers of wood and weed, a child following, Tracing the script of the tides and filling the margins With footprints for a passing commentary. I read what the child, the white gull … Continue reading →
Lifeguard Legends from explore.org
Posted on February 17, 2012
The lifeguards of the North Shore of Oahu – starting with the Duke, then to Eddie Aikau, and the current Waimea Bay chief lifeguard, Rick Williams. This 8min video pays tribute to their commitment and bravery. A little heavy on … Continue reading →
Broken ocean
Posted on February 14, 2012
Fact – There are half-billion people who depend on a healthy fishing industry, and one billion who rely on fish as a primary source of protein. Fact – Roughly two-thirds of our oceans and 45% of the planet’s surface lie … Continue reading →
‘Surfari’ by Tim Baker – a review by Rebecca Olive
Posted on February 11, 2012
One of the conversations I increasingly hear amongst surfers – in the surf, in magazines, online – is how to continue to include regular (ie. daily) surfing into lives that include family, work and the inescapable aging process. For many … Continue reading →
Maddening the mind
Posted on February 6, 2012
The five colors blind the eyes; the five musical tones deafen the ears; the five flavors dull the taste. Racing and hunting madden the mind. – Lao Tzu
Mediterranean blue
Posted on February 4, 2012
“You are speaking like an oracle, Mr. Lascaris,” I said.
Posted in Fashions through the Ages, Localism, Stories, Essays, Films, and Comix
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Tagged blue, Egypt, Karalis, manoly, Mediterranean
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Shacks
Posted on January 30, 2012
In the fight to retain the unique recreational shack site of Wedge Island, West Australia, the tight-knit community are drawing on their social affiliation with the site in a bid to have the shacks protected under heritage law. The secluded … Continue reading →
from Dongara
Posted on January 26, 2012
a word about king waves, fish and friends in those regulators from Terry Cockman. For Terry it’s a way of life… after fishing the seas for most of his life in Dongara WA. From ABC Open Mid West WA
80 miles by Megan Washington
Posted on January 22, 2012
Why do I see stars at night? Everyone else sees the light And how did I come this far? I’m sure that I can’t fly Why did you say that to me? 80 miles out on the sea And I … Continue reading →
