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'Rediscovering an Old Friend' is a new @needessentials short film by Harry Dott featuring #TorrenMartyn and the voice of #SimonJonesDesigns is now online. View here: needessentials.com/pages/fil…
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#JohannaBrebner gives us her 3rd third journal from the road after crossing the Cook Straight to Te Ika-a-Maui, the North Island of #NZ Read and see photos here in the latest @needessentials subscriber mailout: mailchi.mp/needessentials/jo…
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#TorrenMartyn & #LaurieTowner trekked to this remote #Tasmanian reef in response to a recent Southern Hemisphere swell event. See more images with descriptions by Laurie here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/th…
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#JohannaBrebner's 2nd journal was published today. Follow along as she cycles the length of #Aotearoa #NZ towing her surfboard and filming the adventure. In this edition Hahnee joins the adventure. Read here and see more photos from the road and ocean: mailchi.mp/needessentials/jo…
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Before Cyclone Alfred made landfall, it delivered incredible waves along Australia’s east coast. Seizing the moment, #BryceYoung & #LaurieTowner headed north and scored some unforgettable waves - read & see more via @needessentials subscriber mailout here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/by…
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Introducing @needessentials SurfAid Natural Zinc – the perfect way to stay protected in the surf while supporting SurfAid! Profits help bring clean water, healthcare, and food security to remote communities connected through surfing. 🌏💙 Get yours now – needessentials.com/en-us/pro…
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#JohannaBrebner is on an adventure of a lifetime, taking on the length of #Aotearoa #NewZealand by bike - surfboard in tow - experiencing a full range of emotions, as she establishes a deeper connection with the land she calls home. Read about here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/hu…
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All profits from the sale of @needessentials Natural Zinc are donated to @SurfAid, an NGO dedicated to improving the health, well-being and resilience of remote communities in Indonesia and the Pacific that are connected to us through surfing.
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Today, all @needessentials profits will be passed on to Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation to assist with their work helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to connect and engage with education. More info here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/mu…
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Torren Martyn sits down with host @JamieBrisick to talk about sailing, growing up in Byron Bay, self-sufficiency, and sketchy situations at sea. Hit the link to listen on our site, or stream it wherever you get your podcasts. Photo by Ishka Folkwell. surfersjournal.com/editorial…
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We don’t encourage reckless consumption, but, if you need equipment this ‘cyber Monday’ we will pass on all profits from sales to @SURFAID to help with their vital work to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of remote communities in Indonesia.
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Purchase any @needessentials product this December and go into the draw to win a custom Simon Jones Designs surfboard. Details here: needessentials.com/pages/nee…
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@needessentials will not go on sale on ‘Black Friday’ - instead we will pass on profits to @surfrideraus & @Surfrider USA to assist their mission to inspire and engage surfers to protect the world's ocean, waves and beaches for all people. See here: needessentials.com/pages/bla…
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In the lastest @needessentials short film #TorrenMartyn and @surfrideraus national campaigns manager #DrewMcPherson enjoy a memorable day riding unconventional equipment at a remote beach break in the tropics. View here: needessentials.com/pages/fil… Music 'Crystal Sand' by ALI.
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Purchase any @needessentials product this November to go into the draw to win a #LaurieTowner model 7’4” big wave surfboard by Dylan Surfboards. Details here: needessentials.com/pages/nee…
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All profit from needessentials / @SURFAID wax is donated to assist programs including: mother & child health; water & sanitation; combating malaria & malnutrition and community heath education. Read interview w/ SurfAid founder Dr Dave here: mailchi.mp/59e8828bf630/simp…
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A magic day from the Calypte voyage when timing, ocean conditions, and a bit of luck all aligned for #TorrenMartyn '...we’d just landed ourselves in the right place at the right time, it was such a miracle.' Watch full clip here: needessentials.com/pages/tor…
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#JohannaBrebner describes her latest adventure following a swell in today's @needessentials subscriber mailout 'The long-period swell and deep ocean energy stood in stark contrast to surfing on the East Coast'. Read and see more images here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/jo…
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'Lucid Dreaming' is a short film by @needessentials from 2018 featuring #LaurieTowner. Watch what happens when biggest swell in decades hits a remote archipelago: needessentials.com/pages/fil…
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This Spring a series of low-pressure systems has pushed constant swell up into the reef breaks of Vic. #LaurieTowner took the opportunity to test wetsuits in some exceptional longer period wave energy. See more here: mailchi.mp/needessentials/lo…
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