Books

Patting the Shark
Patting the Shark Tim Baker was living the dream. A best-selling and award-winning surf writer with a beautiful family, a lifetime of exotic travel

Surfari
Surfari All surfers dream of shedding responsibilities and answering the siren call of the ocean swells. For most, it is an ideal that recedes

The Surfer and the Mermaid (with Ted Grambeau)
The Surfer and the Mermaid (with Ted Grambeau) The Surfer and the Mermaid is a stunning children’s book bringing together the creative talents of

Australia’s Century of Surf
Australia’s Century of Surf Australia’s Century of Surf marks the centenary of the great Hawaiian Olympic swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku’s visit to Australia in

Thrust – the Simon Anderson Story
Thrust – the Simon Anderson Story In October 1980, struggling with small waves on the fledgling pro tour, Simon Anderson stuck three fins on

Surf For Your Life (with Mick Fanning)
Surf For Your Life (with Mick Fanning) Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning may only be a young man but he’s already experienced more

THE RIP CURL STORY
THE RIP CURL STORY The Rip Curl Story is the remarkable tale of two young surfers – Doug ‘Claw’ Warbrick and Brian Singer – who

OCCY
Occy Child star at sixteen, ranked third in the world at seventeen, winner of the Pipeline Masters at nineteen – Mark Occhilupo looked set

BUSTIN’ DOWN THE DOOR
Bustin’ Down The Door Bustin’ Down The Door is a story of unfaltering self-belief, of immense hardship and struggle, and of hilariously wild

HIGH SURF
High Surf Tim Baker has profiled the surfing world’s most inspiring characters, encountered over two decades of surf writing, to highlight the life lessons