My name is Tully, I’m 24 years old and live on Cannigal country on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. I am a surfer and environmentalist, currently be competing on the WSL world longboard tour. I’m also studying Environmental science and management at Charles Sturt university and am a proud ambassador for Surfers For Climate. Recent win with Surfers for climate 'Line in the sand campaign' where we got a legistlation through banning all new oil and gas projects in NSW waters. 




Family- Mum Donna and Dad Al, Siblings Gemma and Ben and dog Ruby! Boyfriend Archer at home has his own surfboard brand Archers Surfboards out of Rhino Laminating (my board sponsor). 




Primarily riding my nettleton multiply 9'3 which is a favourite allrounder. Traditional involvement style longboard. 

 

Grew up surfing the beautiful longboard waves of Noosa. Studied Sport & Exercise Science  Busines (Sports management) at the University of the Sunshine Coast  Fitness Trainer at Promovement Studio in Noosa. Run a Surf Coaching business teaching all skill levels in both longboarding and shortboarding disciplines.  President of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve  & Educator and TH7 BodyLabs. 

Lifeguard at Manly Beach with Northern Beaches Council. 

2 x Australian Longboard Champion

Ridden O'Donnell Surfboards for over 10 years

Local Longboard club Manly Malibu Boardriders Club huge contribution to success.

Let us know how it makes you feel to represent your country?

Representing Australia is the ultimate honour, representing the Australian longboard community at the ISA games is something I wont take for granted knowing the surfers who have represented in the past, they have inspired me and now its my turn to inspire the next generation. Having the opportunity to show up and perform for your country to win personally and for the team is something unique and special to the ISA World Games.

As you competed in this event before/what was your experience/what are you looking forward to this time in El Salvador?

This will be my first time to El Salvador after qualifying with the Australian Title last year, the wave at El Sunzal looks amazing long right hand point which suits my skillset growing up in Noosa & Burleigh on right hand point breaks. Excited for the challenge and enjoying each step of the experience.

And please provide some background on where you grew up surfing, major wins and career goals.

Noosa was the start for me learning to ride longboards from 8 years of age at First point around the Noosa Malibu Club, Moving to the Gold Coast Burleigh Longboard Club mentored me through my teenage years very appreciative for the support and guidance from some of Australia's great longboarders for the past 19 years. Now residing at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast I have enjoyed surfing with the Alex Malibu Club and revisiting Noosa that will always mean alot to me. Major Wins will be 2 X Australian Open Men Longboard Titles (2014 & 2023) & 3 X Australian Open Men Logger Titles (2013, 2018, 2019) Noosa Festival of Surfing Nose Rider Pro Winner 2017, Runner up 2023. 

Career goals to build into regular on WSL World Longboard Tour and perform away from home, chase down my first WSL event win. Perform at the 2024 ISA World Games with team Australia featuring on the podium.