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Saturday 25 April 2020 It's not looking good for surfing in Stage 4 of the Covid-19 lockdown. The briefing today said only limited exercise will be allowed, with details to follow next week, writes Spike.

Friday 24 April 2020 As we await permission to surf from next Friday, hold thumbs that the government views the ocean as a place for exercise where strict Stage 4 protocols can be managed, writes Spike.

Friday 24 April 2020 From paddling in pools with rubber bungies to virtual yoga and pilates sessions to gruelling gym circuits in the garden, South African surfers tell Spike how they're keeping sharp.

Thursday 23 April 2020 In Hawaii, the surf has been firing and there is no lockdown. This is good for the rest of us, because we can keep sane at least ogling the insanity. Here's the latest video from JOB.

Wednesday 22 April 2020 Filmmaker Morgan Maassen turns his mastery on to Imogen Caldwell, 23, a talented surfer from Western Australia. Dream on as you watch her pull into insane barrels around the world.

Tuesday 21 April 2020 Time for some heavy relief! Mystic Atman and Compost Mantiss (Azaniamania, Wavescape, 2013) reappear in a terrifying Tuesday comic strip. It's Poynton Shute’s Coronavirus Novel!

Monday 20 April 2020 What a warped year for WSL rookie Matthew McGillivray. The JBay local was frothing for the 1st tour event on the Gold Coast, then Covid-19 abruptly flattened his curve. He chats to Spike.

Sunday 19 April 2020 Lockdown has meant isolation from nature, and the towns we live in. Here's a gallery of photos from the city to the surf by Sean Thompson, Nicky Newman and Marie Petrelis.