The SV Journal
Explore the people, places, and culture that shape the SV lifestyle. From surf adventures to behind-the-scenes stories, dive into the heart of the ocean community.
Shayne Nienaber
Shayne Nienaber is a professional freelance photographer on the Gold Coast, Australia, with a style consisting of creative and energetic imagery. Shayne has travelled much of the world with camera in...
Amy Markham
Our next interview is with Amy Markham (Amy Pearl Photo), another Gold Coast local. Residing in Currumbin, the ocean has played a huge role in Amy's life and is expressed...
Meet The Winner - Ryan Hill
2019 PHOTO COMP WINNER: Meet the winner of the Tee Pee Surf 'PEOPLE' category - Ryan Hill. Born and raised in South Africa, now living on the Central Coast of Cali, Ryan's career has...
Eden Pogonoski
Eden Pogonoski - 21 years of age and residing between the lush green escarpment and some of the most pristine beaches in Wollongong. Unfortunately for some close by who have endured hard...
Josh Bystrom
Our next interview is with Gold Coast local Josh Bystrom. With covers and features in Surfing Life mag, Australian Geographic, Surfline, Swellnet and Surfing World (just to name a few)...
Ryan Miller AKA Bad Boy Ry Ry
We were lucky enough to ask WSL favourite Ryan Miller AKA Bad Boy Ry Ry a few questions about life on the tour, mixing with the best in the industry...
Noosa local makes waves in Hawaii - Cooper Davies
From the paradise that is Noosa Heads, Queensland - Cooper now travels the world surfing and competing. He's a full-time frother and shack hunter who won the 2018 Australian open men’s...
"By The Sea" with Isabell Cook
For our next instalment of the Gage Roads Summer Surf Coast series we catch up with another beloved Torquay local and total shredder Isabell Cook. We’re down in Anglesea after...