There are people all around Australia whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea; people who have found solace in the ocean. Life Around the Sea is an odyssey around Australia and an exploration of remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea. This book will transport you to coastal villages, hinterland hideaways, remote beaches and solitary bays that form the backdrop to these unique lives. Their personal stories, told by surf writer Alex Workman and captured by Russell Ord’s evocative and breathtaking photography, are a testament to the boundless beauty, mystery and inspiration of the ocean
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Main image: Surfing the Pass in Byron Bay with calm focus and quiet strength. Photograph: Russell Ord/Life around the Sea
Fri 13 Jun 2025 17.00 CEST
Morning lines at Bondi. A solid crew already out getting their waves in before work – city backdrop, ocean rhythm. Start the day the right way.
