Notes For A Young Surfer

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This complex look at surf culture explores its inherent masculinity, as well as the violence, racism, misogyny, turf wars, and homophobia that are as much a part of the sport as ocean swells. Both a touching memoir and a sharp social critique, this analysis reveals the unwritten codes that rule all aspects of a surfer's life - from body image and national identity to politics and friendship - and the issues that have imprinted themselves on Australian beaches since the Cronulla riots.

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"Evers writes in a way that should resonate with his young male audience . . . he deserves praise for presenting his own mistakes to help others find themselves and not blindly follow in the wake of others." --Sydney Morning Herald
"Taps into the beauty of surfing and tells the truth about the ugly side of surf culture where young men come into contact with abuse, misogyny, sexual assault, rape and fear . . . Clif hopes the book will encourage young surfers to speak up and challenge the ways of the older generation." --Milton Ulladulla Times

Author Bio

Clifton Evers is a professor of gender and cultural studies at the University of Sydney. He has been a surfer for more than 25 years.