australian television information archive

Episode 2.01 (27)

Australia: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (ABC)
Written by Shelley Birse, Noel Price
Directed by Ralph Strasser

In the new series, everyone is experiencing the excitement of being at Solar Blue, but like all teenagers, even though surfing is their consuming passion, these kids still have to face the reality checks and challenges confronting them.
The new recruits include bubbly Amy (Gabrielle Scollay), determined Brooke (Lesley Anne Mitchell), adventurous Rachel (Taryn Marler), confident Mike (James Sorenson), farm boy Corey (Trent Dalzell) and comedian Eric (Ryan Corr).
We will be kept guessing until the final episode about just who will be successful in securing those highly coveted spots (one male one female) on the international pro-circuit. Whatever the outcome, the group will all have grown as individuals and learned lessons about themselves that will leave them well prepared for the years ahead. One thing is for certain: nobody will ever forget their time at Blue Water High.
Eric and Mike face off for the last spot at Solar Blue.

With: Adam Saunders as Heath, Kate Bell as Bec, Lochie Daddo as Andrew, Tania Yuki as Akiko, Hudson Thomas as Dan; Surfers: Paige Houden, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Ashley Cheadle, Jaymes Triglone, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus, Oliver Minter, Nicholas Degotardi

Episode 2.02 (28)

Australia: July 05, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Amy decides a boat trip to an island is just the thing for the new contenders to get to know each other. The day turns on its head though when Mike's attempt to create a surprise for Brooke almost leads to disaster. Bec's impending departure creates a job opening and Fly knows the perfect candidate.

With: Adam Saunders as Heath, Kate Bell as Bec, Tania Yuki as Akiko; Surfers: Paige Houden, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Ashley Cheadle, Jaymes Triglone, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.03 (29)

Australia: July 12, 2006
Written by Noel Price
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

The Solar Blue girls are flattered by the instant attention they receive from the boys at Blue Water High on their first day. But the accidental discovery of a blog site reveals there's more to it than they could ever have anticipated. Fly is concerned Heath is taking his new job too seriously.

With: Adam Saunders as Heath, Phillip Dixon as Dillon, Guy Brown as Sam, Kyro Herbert as Larry, Rebecca Breads as Tina, Georgie Hall as Michelle; Surfers: Paige Houden, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus, James Johnson

Episode 2.04 (30)

Australia: July 19, 2006
Written by Noel Price
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Rachel and Corey's different approaches to life (science v nature) clash head on. Neither is prepared to budge but in attempting to prove he's right. Heath turns over the responsibity of assigning house chores to the group. Corey makes a near fatal error of judgement.

With: Adam Saunders as Heath, Kim Kiely as Surf Comp Judge; Surfers: Paige Houden, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus, James Johnson

Episode 2.05 (31)

Australia: July 26, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Marcus Cole

Brooke helps out her cousin by taking her place in a body-board competition, the only problem is she has to go behind Simmo's back. Meanwhile, Amy comes to Eric's rescue when he is finding it hard to talk to girls and Heath is worried he may have put himself out of a job by teaching his charges too well.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Adam Saunders as Heath, Adelaide Clemens as Juliet, Don Halbert as Mr Savin, Nick Gulliver as Announcer, Todd Lasance as Chris; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Ashley Cheadle, Mandy Zieren, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.06 (32)

Australia: August 02, 2006
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Marcus Cole

Fly learns the hard way about the true meaning of leadership while Heath almost blows his chances of getting the dream job he's been hoping for. Jilly returns.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Adam Saunders as Heath, Scott McGregor as Harvey, Kim Kiely as Surf Comp Judge; Surfers: Paige Houden, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Ashley Cheadle, Dane Pitman, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.07 (33)

Australia: August 09, 2006
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Marcus Cole

There's no surf so the Solar Blue kids decide to go abseiling. Preoccupied with her feelings for Mike, Rachel's emotions get the better of her and she learns some painful lessons. Fly competes in her first competition on the pro tour.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Andy Anderson as Bob, Mark Stagg as Coby, Raelene Chapman as Brooke Double, Sarah Grieve as Rachel Double, Dean Gould as Miek Double; Surfers: Holly Matthewson

Episode 2.08 (34)

Australia: August 16, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Marcus Cole

Eric is on a high when a surfing magazine pays him big bucks to publish his photo. But disaster strikes when he loses his expensive new board and can't seem to make headway with Amy.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Anh Do as Photographer, Terry Serio as Surf Shop Owner, Dane Sheddon as Surf Shop Salesman; Surfers: Jaymes Triglone, Lyndsay Noyes

Episode 2.09 (35)

Australia: August 23, 2006
Written by Noel Price
Directed by Ralph Strasser

At school an announcement is made that year 10 will hold a beauty contest to raise money for new gym equipment. The Solar Blue girls are shocked, they think a beauty contest is old fashioned and sexist. To keep Solar Blue from becoming social outcasts Corey comes up with an idea to keep everyone happy. He decides to enter the beauty contest...

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Brooke Callaghan as Annette, Kyro Herbert as Male Student [Larry], Ashley Cheadle as Female Student, Don halbert as Mr Savin; Surfers: Holly Matthewson

Note: Ashley Cheadle, the heckling female student, is also the surfing double for Lesley Anne Mitchell (Brooke)

Episode 2.10 (36)

Australia: August 30, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Ralph Strasser

While at a surf club dance Mike reveals he can't dance. The next day in class the team are given an assignment on "the psychology of learning", where they must observe the process of someone learning a new skill. Much to Mike's dismay the team decides that they will teach him to dance for their assignment. It's a gradual process of improvement as Brooke and Mike practise the hardest dance of all; the tango. Simmo decides to challenge the kids' complacency by entering them in to a surf ski competition.

With: Don Halbert as Mr Savin; Surfers: Daniel Asmus, Ashley Cheadle

Episode 2.11 (37)

Australia: September 06, 2006
Written by Chris Hawkshaw
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

After a plumbing disaster, Simmo decides to get the kids out of the house and take them down the South Coast for a surfing safari. Amy suggests they visit Eric's mum while they are away but Eric thinks it's a bad idea. Unbeknown to Eric, Amy takes a bus to Eric's home town Lindara, and discovers Eric's secret.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Jeanette Cronin as Eric's Mother, Lisa Peers as Caravan Lady with Dog; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Ashley Cheadle, Dane Pitman, Ben Hamilton, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.12 (38)

Australia: September 13, 2006
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Brooke and Mike have been an item for exactly two weeks and three days. Unfortunately, thoughts of Mike become a huge distraction and Brooke's surfing is suffering. Something's got to give. Will Brooke lose the boy she loves in order to follow her dream? Meanwhile a young grommet from school, Nell, becomes obsessed with Amy.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Sharney Mullally as Nell,Vanessa Steele as Surf Judge; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Ashley Cheadle, Holly Matthreson, Ben Hamilton

Episode 2.13 (39)

Australia: September 20, 2006
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

There is trouble on Blue Water Beach when a group of local boys continually taunt the Solar Blue team whilst training. The leader of the group, Troy, wants Solar Blue off the beach. Meanwhile, Eric and Amy strike up a friendship with young surfer Nat and help her improve her surfing skills.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Ashley Cheadle as Nat, Mat Waters as Troy, Liam Smith as Thacky, Cody Kaye as Nick, Craig Elliott as Beach Café Owner, Samantha Stringer as Police Officer; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Ashley Cheadle, Paige Houden, Ben Hamilton, Jaymes Triglone

Notes: Lesley Anne Mitchell's surf double Ashley Cheadle gets more screen time after appearing previously in episode 2.09 as a student. You may recognise Mat Waters (pictured) who starred in last two series of Round the Twist as Bronson.