News Surf legend takes up the Challenge In surfing circles, Tony Eltherington is somewhat of a legend. by . Published January 24, 2023 Link copied! Copy failed! Tony Eltherington (centre) skippers a charter boat on the Mentawais and popped in to watch some of the Surfing Teams Challenge with Mal Gregson (left) and Andrew Lidsey. Updated September 05, 2025 7:10 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!