Phil Jarratt

About The Author

Phil Jarratt is a journalist, author, publisher and film-maker with more than 50 years 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 largely surfing and sport-related biography. He lives in Noosa Heads, Queensland, and surfs every day there are waves.

Series by the Author

Books by Phil Jarratt

Great Sporting Sites: Australia
By Andrew Clarke, Gordon Bray, Phil Jarratt and Alan Whiticker
Great Sporting Sites: Australia showcases the iconic fields, racetracks, and stadiums that reflect the nation's passion for sport. From the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Mount Panorama to the legendary Gabba and Constitution Dock, explore the stories, legends, and moments tha...
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Immortals of Australian Surfing
By Phil Jarratt
​Fully illustrated profiles of Australia's top 12 most legendary surfers.

The Immortals of Australian Surfing celebrates our greatest ever board-riders. It takes the Immortals concept used elsewhere in sport and applies it to the surfing, choosing the best of the best from o...
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