Honouring Phyllis O’Donell, First Women’s World Surfing Champion

Honouring Phyllis O’Donell, First Women’s World Surfing Champion

Today, we mourn the loss of Phyllis O’Donell, the first-ever Women’s World Surfing Champion, crowned in 1964. Phyllis will forever be known for paving the initial pathway for all female competitive surfers. At a time when surfing was predominantly...
Team Australia takes overall Bronze at 2024 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

Team Australia takes overall Bronze at 2024 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

Caption: Serena Brooke wins Silver in Women’s Masters (over 40). Credit: Surfing Australia & ISA / Pablo Franco The Irukandjis team secured the overall Bronze at the event in El Salvador. Finals Day provided ideal conditions, with some of the world’s best...
Queensland Champions Crowned in the 2024 Australian SUP Titles Marathon Racing

Queensland Champions Crowned in the 2024 Australian SUP Titles Marathon Racing

Caption: Ke’ale Dorries claims victory in the Open Women’s Marathon Racing. Credit: Surfing Australia The 2024 Australian SUP Titles concluded on 26 October, with champions crowned across five divisions in SUP Marathon Racing. Jonathan...
Surfing Queensland Appoints Mark Flanagan to CEO Role

Surfing Queensland Appoints Mark Flanagan to CEO Role

Surfing Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of lifetime surf industry professional Mark Flanagan to the role of CEO to deliver on growth plans for the organisation. Formerly of Rip Curl, Mark has spent his career driving the development of...

DAY IN THE LIFE: SUZUKI JIMNY XL

The Journey to the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) Queensland Qualifier. Glancing out the window, the weather is perfect for a road trip to the Sunshine Coast. It’s going to be a big weekend, we are headed to the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle, and...