Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 Going Your Own Way: Amp Building with Big-Wave Pioneer Jim Banks 13
2 Jack Johnson: Benevolent Lord of the Surf Roots Scene 36
3 Surfing Soundwaves and Creating Waves of Change Dave Rastovich 59
4 Old Boards Are Like Old Guitars: Getting Inspired Beau Young 93
5 Interviewing Kelly Slater… 112
6 Jamming Steph Gilmore 138
7 The Inimitable G. Love: Coastal Roots Pioneer 162
8 Getting it Done Neal Purchase Jnr 181
9 The Miracle Healing of Mat McHugh 204
10 Lee-Ann Curren… 226
11 Carving Conner Coffin 242
12 Savouring Sobriety Scott Owen 255
13 The Surfing World Could Really Use a Jaleesa Vincent 270
14 From a Beach House in Torquay: Mindset Pete Murray 284
15 Ozzie Wright and Mylee Grace: Punk Rock Parents of Shred and Love 308
Conclusion 329
Acknowledgements 346