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The Surfer's Encyclopedia Surferpedia is an encyclopedia of surfing, which is similar to Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. They are both powered by the same program - MediaWiki. Both allow visitors to review and modify articles simply by clicking on the edit this article link. However, Surferpedia differs to Wikipedia insofar as it covers more surf-related topics in far greater detail than would be appropriate on Wikipedia.	Behind Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia Bondi Stories is a literary journal publishing diverse genres, including poetry, fiction, reflective and scholarly essays, memoirs, review essays and interviews; covering the history, culture and people of Bondi Beach, Australia. Bondi Royalty Margaret Dupre Fuck Off Trog Greg Webber The Lost Valley Philip Leadley The Hep Pit Robert Conneeley Windansea Ronnie Silcock Bluey Mayes John Sullivan The Beach Scene John Witzig The Hill Crew Cheyne Horan Panache Bruce Channon Salty Harry Nightingale Bondi’s first larrikin George Bergman "All beaches have a local crew, guys that have paid their dues, done their time and earned their spot in the lineup. But, few beaches are as universally known and ridiculed as my local. Bondi is known, to the real core local surfers, as Scum Valley. The term was coined way back before the beach became a magnet for media tycoons, yuppies, cafes and would be actors, when big Maoris and bikies ruled the streets and tough pubs were the norm." ~ Phil Leadley, The Lost Valley
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Did you know... Biomimicry is a design principle whereby inspiration is taken from natural patterns and processes in the development of new technology. The surfer stereotype has changed with the evolution of the sport? Broceanography refers to the knowledge involved in predicting exactly when and where to surf on a given stretch of coast. G-Land was first surfed in 1972 by Bob Laverty and Bill Boyum. The Bra Boys are named after the Board Riders Association (BRA) of Maroubra. Surfing Reserves are officially recognised surf breaks that are zoned for protection, because of their iconic status within the Australian surfing community. Tropical Cyclone Kerry wandered the Coral Sea for 3 weeks. Nat Young tried to register surfing as a religion. The Cobra is the name given to the surf break also known as Speedies, when a confluence of surf conditions creates waves that resemble a cobra poised for attack. Many surf films and stories are based on the quest for perfect surf, which characterises them as Outdoor Literature.	Best ever pics...