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April 19, 2011

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL – MAY 5th

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BELLS

Adam Robertson won the local trials for a wildcard spot in the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach this week. Robbo is no stranger to the event having won the trials 6 times. In 2009 he surfed his way through to the main event and into the final where he finished runner up to Joel Parkinson. This year Robbo will match up with Way of the Ocean co-star Kelly Slater in the first round of competition. Here is what Kelly had to say about the match up. Best of luck to everyone, the forecast looks great!

Uncategorized | adam robertson, asp, australia, bells beach, kelly slater, new surf film, rip curl pro, victoria, way of the ocean, WCT | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 01:30
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April 14, 2011

+1

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore. An outward curve, or one of a series of such curves, in a surface or line; undulation.

Uncategorized | australia, matt kleiner, new surf film, perfect wave, ryan kleiner, secret spot, surfing photography, way of the ocean | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 13:50
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April 10, 2011

ROADS LESS TRAVELED

There is a certain excitement felt when venturing down unknown roads for the first time. In the forefront, there is always the anticipation of finding your own slice of paradise and reveling in your own quick witted decision to take the 2nd left after the 3rd dirt road leading straight to perfection. In reality, the ever persistent thought of failure lurks over the shoulders while you can only hope that today is the day. Well, this day was exactly that, The day.

Uncategorized | 2011, asher pacey, australia, circulate pictures, matt kleiner, new surfing movie, secret spot, surf film, wave photography, way of the ocean | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 02:44
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April 6, 2011

NBFF

We are excited to announce that Way of the Ocean: Australia is an official selection for the Newport Beach International Film Festival. Check back for dates and show times.

Uncategorized | adam robertson, asher pacey, australia, circulate pictures, craig anderson, jordy smith, josh kerr, kelly slater, matt kleiner, new surf film, newport beach film festival 2011, surf movie, surfing, taj burrow, way of the ocean | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 13:41
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COVER ME

Another cover for Way of the Ocean co-star Craig Anderson, this time its the cover of Surfing World Magazine. Ando is recognized as having one of the smoothest styles in the world and we think you will agree when you see the movie.

Uncategorized | australia, circulate pictures, cover shot, craig anderson, new surf film, surfing world magazine, way of the ocean | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 13:41
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April 3, 2011

DARK & STORMY

A small stormy day on the Northern Coast of NSW with Josh Kerr and Nick Vasicek. There were a few little ramps on offer and some pretty cool lighting. That’s one of the great things about Australia, the dramatic lighting that can pop up for just a brief window and turn an otherwise boring session into something pretty unique.

Uncategorized | WAY OF THE OCEAN @ 15:41
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