Author: Mike

Called ‘Shipwrecks’ from a wreck back in the 70’s most of the wreck had broken down over the years since. That was until a few months ago when a tug boat towing a barge ran aground causing a new wreck that was meters off destroying the whole wave. Rumors of broken tug engine or drunk […]

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There is nothing quite like first discovering a surf break that has been on your destination list. The adventure is even more exciting when you have to find the place first. The place I had on my radar for quite some time was ‘Nikko’ situated somewhere on the Nusa Dua coast of Bali. I had […]

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There is nothing like a fresh autumn swell alongside perfect conditions & a bunch of great surf spots to choose from. I was about to experience just this on the South Coast of NSW. However the danger, believe it or not, can also be having too many options…On this occasion I had a handful of […]

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With the world climate we are experiencing now, sickness, death, pain, suffering, panic, isolation, hardship, worry, uncertainty, all due to the devastating Corona Virus, I wish to show massive gratitude for our recent Bali trip. We left just a few days before the talk was for Aussies to return from overseas & returned all ok […]

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Over my 35 odd years of surfing, as you can imagine, I’ve had my share of hold downs. However, this one has to top them all. Although ‘Shipwrecks’, on the beautiful island off Bali named Nusa Lembongan, is an awesome wave, it can take some work and put you in some scary situations. Over the […]

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