If These Surfboards Could Talk

The stories behind the history's most infamous and iconic surfboards and riders related by "fearless, funny storyteller," Phil Jarratt. From stories of magic boards that could do no wrong to the frustrations of a stubborn ride that wouldn't turn, there's humour and heart behind each wave. These are the stories that tell a history of surfing. This stunningly illustrated book of yarns resonates with the soul of surfing. Perfect for board and armchair riders alike.

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$45.00 RRP

ISBN
9781922662163

Publish date
29 September 2026

Category
Australia, Music Sport & Trivia, Travel

Format
Hardback

Publisher
HEDS

Page count
320

Dimensions
203 x 244 mm

About the author

Author lives in Noosa, Australia. Phil Jarratt is a journalist, author, publisher and filmmaker with more than 50 years of experience in Australian and international media. He is a former editor of Tracks, associate editor of Surfer and editor and publisher of Australian Surfers Journal. He is regarded as one of the foremost global authorities on surfing and has worked inside the executive ranks of two of the world's biggest surf brands, Rip Curl and Quiksilver, where he was a senior marketing executive for 10 years. He has written more than 40 books covering primarily surfing and sport-related biography. He lives in Noosa Heads, Queensland, and surfs every day there are waves.

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