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Injuries and Wildcards – Fiji Pro 2017

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Here’s the latest regarding the upcoming Outerknown Fiji Pro: Kelly Slater – In He’s not officially OUT, anyway. Slater withdrew from Rio citing back problems and, if you do the math, he should still be out of action for Fiji. The thing is: Slater simply won’t miss his maiden event as principal sponsor. And he’s … Read more

Contest Wash-Up – Oi Rio Pro 2017

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Rant The purpose of the first few pages in a story is to get the reader hooked. Australia served that purpose well in 2017 with its (mostly) good waves and excellent surfing. Usually the next part of the narrative arc requires some background or character development; a context through which the mounting tension can be … Read more