The sea serves as solace and salvation for Barry, a decorated Victoria Police Sergeant of over 30 years, who founded Operation Soul Surf (OSS) — a surf therapy program helping police, fire, ambulance, and defence personnel use the healing power of the ocean to manage work-related PTSD.
Frankston odd couple, Trixi and Tabitha, are not your average dogs. Both girls can surf. Tabitha enjoys launching herself off the jetty onto a board, while Trixi takes a subtler approach. They can also commandeer the little boat their owner, Gina Proietti, built for them. Tabitha has the added skill of surf lifesaving which she rapidly deploys on command.
Mornington Peninsula women of all ages are riding a wave of success in surfing competitions and their accomplishments are something to be celebrated.
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni Last year Sarah Wanat and a small group of women started a grassroots group called Peninsula Surf Sisters. Its vision is to connect, support, and empower…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni Georgia Fish wakes up in the morning, walks out her door and straight down to the beach to practice her surfing; it’s an easy walk for the…