BEHIND THE COVER: STEPH GILMORE BY NATE LAWRENCE Steph Gilmore has spent the last year untethered to the WSL. No jerseys, no sirens, no post-heat interrogations, no mid-year-cuts, no pressure to ride a particular board. Free to roam, she has been going slow in Indo and all down the line in Africa; leaving a deep furrow and a geyser of spray in her wake wherever she travels. Steph has been a rapturous presence in surfing for the last two decades and is worthy of the title ‘Surfer of the new Millenium’. Somehow Steph manages to perform at otherworldly levels and have a goodtime doing it. This makes her the perfect pick for the cover of Tracks #issue 600.  Turn to page 26 to hear from Steph on her trajectory from school-girl Wunderkind to eight-time world-champion and beyond. Basic Blue – Tasman wave top & bass wave short Basic Blue create stylish, functional and sustainable wetsuits for women and children. These pieces feature 2mm Japanese Limestone Neoprene, watertight and flexible seams that are sealed, glued and blind stitched, an above-wrist, raw seam for a more flexible fit, SCS binding hem and waist band to keep it in place, melco tape reinforcing at tri seams, and the Tasman Top features no zip, making it easier to take on and off. Cuva shaded surf cap The combination of brim and neck flap on the stylish SPF 50+ CUVA Shaded Surf Cap means your head is about as protected as it can get from the diabolical Aussie sun. It’s also fast-drying and lightweight, secure and fully adjustable. It’ll float in the water should you come to grief and features stow away straps if you want to keep them out of the way. The hungry surfer with JennyBenny: Chilli Grilled Open Fire Corn Another easy one for the summer gathering or barbeque. Stoke the backyard fire pit, or just fire up the grill, super easy to make, a little messier to eat but amazing on taste. 1/2 Cup Kewpie Mayonnaise • 1-2 tablespoons chilli sauce (or to taste) • 4 Corn on the cob 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese • Salt for seasoning In a small mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise and chilli sauce until well blended and set aside. In a large saucepan bring water to the boil and cook corn until tender. Drain and pat dry. On an open grill (we used our outdoor fire) … Read more