A few weeks back Surfline published Shapers Alley, Torquay. Iconic coastline spawns generations of legendary and innovative board builders. Included in the shapers were ambassadors Wayne and Jarrah Lynch, Jordan Nobel and also stocked in store Maurice … continue
Archived Posts: Wayne Lynch
Archived journal posts are listed below from most to least recent. You will find links to even older posts beneath the list.
Uncharted Waters — The Personal History of Wayne Lynch. coming soon..
No one had ever surfed like Wayne Lynch. Raised in the wild, empty waves of his native Victoria, Wayne’s futuristic approach laid down the lines that would come to define modern surfing. Uncharted Waters, a … continue
Recycled Art by Lindy Lynch
The first lady of Patagonia ambassador Wayne, the engaging Lindy Lynch has lived a life submersed in art. Inspired by “turning something old into something new” Lindy has been traversing the decades strolling along the shores of … continue
Wayne Lynch, Sitting Forward.
Wayne and his son Jarrah Lynch combine surfing, sailing and family time on the high seas in New Caledonia. Story by Glen Casey The planning of this Surf trip emerged from two things, the need to … continue
Patagonia Surf Stores — The Wave Riding Collective
The Story Behind Patagonia Surf Stores By Devon Howard The first time I entered the hallowed doors of my local surf shop – Mitch’s on La Jolla’s Pearl Street – it felt like a rite … continue
Paper Sea– Issue One
“Honest Stories And Critical Pictures About Surf, Travel And Art From Around The World” Paper Sea Quarterly is a handcrafted quarterly coffee-table book for women and men who share an affinity for the ocean. What started as … continue
Live With Aloha. Gerry Lopez– ‘Surf Is Where You Find It’ tour.
Gerry Lopez concluded his 3 state book tour ‘Surf Is Where You Find It’ tonight. Events were hosted by Patagonia in Sydney, Torquay and Currumbin. Introduced by good friend Wayne Lynch, Gerry and Wayne chatted … continue
Another Day In The Life Of Wayne Lynch– Part 2
When Wayne dropped out of the competitive scene in the early 70s, he said he “wasn’t interested in fame or money,” and that he wanted to be “just a surfer, not a star.” Described by some … continue
Another Day In The Life Of Wayne Lynch — Part One By Cyrus Sutton
Wayne Lynch is a surfing legend, blazing individualistic pathways in both the performance and the lifestyle. Ascending during a time of great change and experimentation, Wayne took up the mantle personally, redefining what a surfboard … continue
How To Play the Didgeridoo with Wayne Lynch
Surfing legend, Wayne Lynch, gives a lesson on how to play the ancient Aboriginal wind instrument, the Didgeridoo. By using circular breathing techniques and a stylized breath, you will be able figure out different harmonics … continue









