Tracks Mag Issue 599 - Behind the cover

On the cover: Keanu Miller by Sam Venn

“The morning was super heavy! A few of us went down at first light when the swell was maxing and at its peak. A few mad men – Ben Sawyer, Cholo and Brendo – were out there at the time but gave us the report that it was almost unmanageable. The swell dropped out super quick and we got out there by mid-morning. The green/brown water was off the back of some real heavy rain and a massive winter system that hung around for weeks. The mid-morning continued to pump with local guys like Keanu (Miller) always putting themselves in the perfect position. He’s one super stylish dude who knows the wave so well. Most waves that day he took off on you knew he was going to line up with the camera. I remember this one being the biggest, hollow cavern. I remember being in the tube with Keanu feeling the drawback from the spit thinking how much power and energy there was. I pulled through the back after this, which was the second in the set, and copped about seven more waves on the head and was pulled to the inside.”

Issue 599 is on stands now, available in newsagents or online via link in the bio, where you will also find out more about what’s included in this issue.