Bombora - The Story of Australian Surfing

Bombora - The Story of Australian Surfing

2009 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

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A definitive history of surfing in Australia, Bombora tells the story of Australian beach culture through our surfing champions, writers, pioneers, entrepreneurs, mavericks, legends, drop-outs and drop-ins.

Directed by Paul Clarke

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