The Search 01

In this story Louie Hynd finds his own princess of a left with only him and the sea life to share it with.

Into outer orbit…

Like some of the best stories, this one began with a whispered rumour of some far-flung islands.

Whether it’s from the top of an Alaskan mountain or the top of the chairlift at your local resort, we all take the time to gaze at our surroundings.

There are levels of surfing perfection. At the highest level everything comes together.

Over the years, Rip Curl’s flagship Search boat the Quest 1 had been a home away from home to the Rip Curl girls, but alas, she is no more. Earlier this year she unfortunately sunk – just a week before the girls were due to go on a Search trip.

We had been Searching for 6-months. Anytime, anywhere. Wherever Ben Matson at Swellnet could direct us into a meaningful swell.

What is it that makes us Explore? The restless urge to pack up and go.

None of the girls have surfed Teahupoo, but figure the lefthander Skipper Bert has sent them out into might be in a similar league.

See the Rip Curl Searchers as they sail into isolated perfect left & rights points, jump ship & gouge heavy tracks in virgin waves.

An Indian ocean sojourn, on The Search are Tom Curren, Damien ‘Dooma’ Hardman, Gary Green, Chris ‘Davo’ Davidson & Others.