Jamie Brisick was on the world tour in the 80s and early 90s, an era when off-field decadence was part of pro surfing’s raison d'être. These days Brisick is one of surf culture’s finest scribes. In ‘Last Dance in Brazil’ Brisick reflects on a moment in time when his Quiksilver contract is on the line and he has two contests to dig himself out of a hole. Meanwhile, a myriad of distractions beckon in Brazil.
Read the full feature in our latest mag, Issue 592. The Captain Goodvibes Collectors Edition is on stands now, available for purchase online or subscribe to Tracks premium through the link below.
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Ross Clarke-Jones on the dilemma of winning heats on a 1980s world tour that rewarded victors with heat progression and losers with a wild night out. 🍻
This week’s poddy is brought to you by our mates at Better Beer. Our guest for the sixth episode of the Tracks Podcast hosted by Luke Kennedy is with none-other-than Ross Clarke Jones. The one time star of Mad Wax, winner of the Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Invitational and revered big wave surfer. In a colourful and candid conversation, Ross discusses his early influences, the rivalry and friendship with Mark Sainsbury, a wild trip to Thailand as a teenager, Mad Wax fame, Good times on the pro tour, winning the Eddie Aikau Invitational, driving fast dealing with fear and how he saved Luke Kennedy’s (podcast host) life at sunset. So strap yourself in cos this one’s a lot of fun.
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The landscape at Bells and Winki wrapped in the kind of silvery ribbons surfers will happily sell their souls for.
Make sure to check out the ‘Full Circle’ feature on Steve Ryan in our new mag. Steve has been photographing surfing in Victoria for the better part of half a century. Issue 591 is on stands now, available for purchase online or subscribe to Tracks premium through the link below.
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During the fabled, Volcom Pro, 2012 swell at Cloudbreak, Mark Healey had the presence of mind to rip off his leg-rope off and ditch his board when the green mamba rolled through.
Make sure to check out the ‘Healey Inc’ feature in our new mag, which details Mark’s unique career in pro-surfing. Issue 591 is on stands now, available for purchase online or subscribe to Tracks premium through the link below.
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We must strive to cultivate feelings of kindness, compassion, and love for others, viewing our fellow human beings as brothers and sisters, regardless of their race, nationality or religion. A warm heart can bring joy to our own lives and to the lives of those around us.
Kicking out with blind faith my Tow-in driver will be there. If not, all the training gets put to good use.🏋️♂️
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