Archive for Month: January 2020

Surf News

• The curious case of the air-lubricated surfboard
  Tom Morey (1935-2021) is one of the most influential personalities in surfing history. Among many other design and technological contributions, he is responsible for the introduction of air lubrication in surfboard shaping. It might sound weird and unusual, but Tom indeed tried the unthinkable - putting holes in a surfboard. How could that possibly work? […]
• Kai McKenzie attacked by great white shark in Port Macquarie
  Twenty-three-year-old surfer Kai McKenzie suffered a severe shark attack off the coast of North Shore Beach near Port Macquarie, New South Wales. On Tuesday, while enjoying the clear morning surf, McKenzie was attacked by what authorities believe to be a three-meter (9.8-foot) great white shark. The incident has shocked the local community and spurred a […]
• The story behind Brian Bonislawsky's 'Original Surfer' font
  Brian J. Bonislawsky is a very discreet and off-the-radar font designer. Nevertheless, his professional experience and legacy are rich and spread throughout the world. You could ask, "What does typography have to do with surfing?" Nothing and everything, one could reply. Fonts and typefaces are everywhere. They pop without asking for permission on our phones, […]
• Bodysurfer saved by smartwatch after being swept out to sea
  A 49-year-old experienced swimmer and surfer from Byron Bay found himself in a life-threatening situation while body surfing at Tallow Beach in New South Wales, Australia. On what seemed like a regular Saturday morning surf, Rick Shearman was caught in the surf's impact zone. The situation quickly escalated as he was repeatedly hit by large […]