"A silhouette of Kye Fitzgerald laying a turn, complete with sprinkled reflections of light off the water and a seagull flying in the background."

"In the age of PWC-fueled high-profile big wave performers, a crew of Maverick's purists are pushing the envelope of big-wave gun design progressivism with a traditional objective- to paddle into and surf the biggest waves possible with one's own two arms and staying alive. Pat Curren shapes Maverick's surfer John Bowling a single-fin gun that sees some serious water (and air) time."

"The surfboard crafting world's masters of fin design, including George Greenough, Curtis Hesslegrave, Chuck Ames, and Andy Dovell, discuss their research efforts toward better understanding fin dynamics and design progression. Thef foil, rake, and flex patterns involved in single-fins, twin-fins, thrusters, quad-fins, and even some fin-wings are discussed in detail--fancy stuff. "

The land and water photography of Bondi local Bill ""Don't call me a Hero"" Morris reflects his ability to scope out any situation and thrive within the physical circumstances.