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  • Philippa Anderson - More than just a pro surfer.

    by Brad Bricknell
    Philippa Anderson is so often known as an incredible competitive surfer, but we are so proud to also call her coach, mentor, and a local hero to s...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors

  • PHILIPPA ANDERSON'S BIG CHALLENGE!

    by Brad Bricknell
    Philippa Anderson’s dream is to qualify for the WSL world championship tour, and it’s something the South African-born pro surfer has dedicated her...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors

  • Sharks, Norway and bananas! The Shannon Ainslie story.

    by Brad Bricknell
    What do bananas, great white sharks, the Nordic and surfing have in common: they’ve all shaped Shannon Ainslie’s way of life. And in a big way!  Th...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD Travel

  • Tasha Riding the Wave of Change

    by Brad Bricknell
    How one national team coach and a disabled girl bring a story of hope -covered by CNN. Swimming upstream takes guts. Bringing change takes passion...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD News

  • WORLD CHAMPION RACHAEL TILLY JOINS THE RYD TRIBE

    by Brad Bricknell
    We recently announced that Rachael Tilly  joined the RYD family as a global ambassador! And we couldn’t be more excited about the prospect of joini...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD News

  • Tru Story!

    by Nic Muhl
    Tru Starling is a bundle of pure joy! You can’t help but walk away with a smile on your face after even the briefest of encounters with the bubbly ...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD News

  • Grom Life with Joel Emery

    by Nic Muhl
    Joel Emery, is the quintessential Aussie grommet. From bad wetsuit tans to bloodshot eyes and a cheeky smile, this 12 year old is living the grom d...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD News

  • RYD with Tori

    by Nic Muhl
    Find out a little more about our newest Aussie Team Rider! Vittoria Farmer came into pro surfing via a unique route; and while her path hasn’t foll...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD News

  • Our 2020 surf adventure before Covid-19 #lockdown

    by Nic Muhl
    While we all are looking forward to our next travels, even if it is just up road or along the coast, Ryan Lightfoot (19 year-old competitive longbo...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD Travel

  • Just married and Surfing Sri Lanka during lockdown

    by Nic Muhl
    For most of us getting married and going on a (honeymoon) surf trip – sound like the most idyllic combo. Until Corona shook the world to a standsti...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD Travel

  • Log like Stevie

    by Nic Muhl
    Some logging tips from style master Stevie Sawyer Just like the intricacies of surfboard design, there is far more to J-Bay’s Steven Sawyer than hi...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, Surf Tips

  • Caio’s High Fives

    by Nic Muhl
    The spots Caio Ibelli cannot wait to surf in 2020 Make no mistake about it, being a professional surfer is a job. But what an epic way to be able t...
    Posted in RYD Ambassadors, RYD Travel