Find your people.
Step into the water together.
ShoreThing began, as many good things do, by accident.
A tram rattling through Melbourne. Two strangers, side by side, a passing comment, a familiar word — and suddenly the quiet recognition of something shared.
Salty types have a way of finding each other.
A week later, they were out past the break, sitting on their boards between sets. Not talking much. Just watching the horizon breathe, feeling the ocean move beneath them.
And yet, finding those people — the ones who understand the early alarms, the cold wind, the long paddles, the quiet joy — can be strangely hard.
ShoreThing exists for that space in between.
"Sharing waves, giving waves away, there's a spirituality in that."
Bob McTavish"A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face."
Maya AngelouShoreThing grows slowly, by invitation only. A handful of passes, shared carefully — the way good waves are shared. Between mates. Between strangers who become something closer, in the lineup, in the water.
It's not about scale. It never was. It's about trust. About presence. About choosing the outside world over the glow of a screen.
Invite-only · Australia's surf community
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Last updated April 2026
1. Acceptance
By joining ShoreThing, you agree to these terms. ShoreThing is a private, invite-only community for surfers in Australia.
2. Eligibility
You must be 18 or older to use ShoreThing.
3. Community standards
Harassment, hate speech, spam, or any content that makes others feel unsafe is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal.
4. Your content
You own what you post. By posting, you give ShoreThing permission to display your content to other members.
5. Invitations
Your invite link is personal. You are responsible for who you invite.
6. Contact
mitchgolden.gsk@gmail.com
Last updated April 2026
What we collect
Name, email, profile photo, location (suburb and state), home break, and content you post. We do not collect precise GPS location.
How we use it
To show your profile to other members and personalise your experience. We do not sell your data to anyone, ever.
Where it's stored
Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers in the Australia (Melbourne) region. Profile photos are stored via Cloudinary in the United States.
Your rights
Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time.
Contact
mitchgolden.gsk@gmail.com
A private community for Australian surfers
ShoreThing began, as many good things do, by accident.
A tram rattling through Melbourne. Two strangers, side by side, a passing comment, a familiar word — and suddenly the quiet recognition of something shared.
ShoreThing exists for that space in between. It's for anyone who feels the quiet pull of the tide and answers it.
Not a social network, not really. No followers to gather, no likes to chase, no endless feed. Just a place — like a noticeboard in a sun-faded surf shop window.
Come find your people. We'll see you out there.