It's a real honour to have ambassadors from all corners of Australia, the beating heart of the Royals. They're not just leaders in indigenous surfing, but also in cultural activities and community work, boasting numerous Indigenous National Surfing Championships. With their help, we're building our indigenous surfing brand and guiding the next generation of surfers.
Our Ambassadors - the royals
Wayne Carberry
Brother Wayne is a Yuin surfer from the South Coast of New South Wales, part of Walbunga country. He’s a National Indigenous Surfing Masters finalist (2019) and has fought for indigenous cultural fishing rights. He’s one of the first indigenous scientific divers on the south coast of NSW.
Mali Legge
Mali loves painting and she loves the beach and surfing. She’s gonna go big for the Royal Indigenous.
In her first indigenous surfing competition, Mali tackled huge waves at Bells Beach to come 2nd in the Womens Longboard division of the Australian Indigenous Surfing titles in 2023. Mali came 2nd in the Womens Longboard division again in 2024. Fantastic effort Mali.
Anthony Hume
A self-described soulful surfer, Anthony Hume has a number of state and National Indigenous Surfing titles under his belt, most recently 3rd place in the Masters Men division of the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles 2024. Anthony was placed 4th in the same division in 2023. Phenomenal!
He was instrumental in founding the Indigenous Surfing Titles with Steve Parker and has had a pioneering role in promoting surfing for girls. Anthony is a member of the World Surf League site team and welcomes athletes to Bells Beach by playing yidaki (didgeridoo) in the opening ceremony.
Meg Day
Meg’s a talented surfer from Yorke Peninsula/Narrunga in South Australia. She took on the challenge of Bells Beach this year in the Open Womens and came third in this division. Great result for Meg after being runner-up in the Junior Women’s and third in the Open Women’s divisions in 2022.
Meg’s not only an exceptional talent - she’s a great sport too. We love her smiles and her big hugs.
Rohnin Henry-Micale
Rohnin is from Corrimal, Thuruwal country on the south coast near Wollongong, New South Wales. He’s no stranger to Bells Beach, making the trek here many times to connect with other first nation surfers from across the country. In 2018 and aged just 17 at the time, he was crowned Australian Indigenous Champion in the Open Men’s division. In 2023, he tackled huge waves at Bells Beach despite carrying a back injury and was awarded 4th in the Open Men’s division.
Rohnin was one of our first ambassadors and we’re thrilled to have him on board the Royal Indigenous Surfing team.
Ronny Newley
Our 2022 winner of the National Indigenous Surfing titles “Best and Fairest”, Ronny has been a veteran of indigenous surfing for over two decades and a passionate promoter of surfing to indigenous youth around Agnes Waters in Queensland. He began surfing at places off the beaten track - “Wild Cattle Creek”, “Pancake”, “Tannum Sands”.
Ron’s indigenous roots go back to the Torres Strait Islands and the Aboriginal tribe that traditionally lived in the coastal area around Cape York (Gudang) and Northern Queensland (Yadhaykenu).
Steve Parker
Steve’s talents are many. He’s an artist, performer, surfer, skater and educator, running Dreaming Cultural Tours on Phillip Island in Victoria.
Steve helped to establish the Indigenous Surfing Titles with Anthony Hume and has introduced many indigenous kids to surfing.
For Steve, the ocean is in his blood. Steve identifies as a proud Boon Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Erub (Torres Strait Islander), following in the footsteps of his grandfather.
Warwick Wallis
Warwick Wallis is one of our longest supporters of Royal Indigenous Surfing. He’s competed in many Bells Beach events since the titles began over a decade ago. Warwick has a strong interest in indigenous health and works as an Aboriginal Regional Healthy Living Coordinator for South Australian Health.
Alinta Willoughby-Dingey
Welcome Alinta, our youngest new ambassador. Alinta has grown up on Waddawurrung country and her totem is the whale. She loves art, playing the guitar and surfing.
Alinta’s name means “Little Flame” and she’s carrying the torch for her musician dad Bart Willoughby of No Fixed Address.
rylee and tyler duell
Our latest ambassadors, brothers Rylee and Tyler Duell, were welcomed into the Royal Indigenous Surfing family by elder Steve Parker with a ceremony at the Colonnades, Phillip Island (Millowl).
A fantastic effort boys at this year’s National Indigenous Surfing titles at Bells Beach and great result Rylee on coming 4th in the Junior Boys division.
tom avery
Tom is famous for his Blackboi music, inspired by the ocean. He’s also a talented surfer, winning the National Indigenous Surfing longboard titles from 2016-2018. Tom lives in Bundjalung country in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales and teaches music.
Ishmael Page & Brooman Page
Ishmael and Brooman Page were born in France, but have lived in Dunghutti country now for over a decade with their father Robbie Page. They share his love of music and surfing and also have a keen interest in skating.
Brooman was awarded third place in the Junior boys division of the Australian Indigenous Surfing titles in 2018.
Gemma GRAHAM
Gemma’s a free-spirit with a beautiful soul. She’s been generous in supporting us with boundless energy as we’ve created our brand. Hats off to you Gemma Wokka.
“Thanks for the best clothing. When I wear any garment, even just the beanie, I feel like I am a part of a strong family of core surfers, watermen who represent a long lineage of history and men’s business that takes place not in the desert, but in our sacred place - burriggaa - the ocean.”
