Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

Crime and punishment, it's all relative. A brush with the law is nothing more for most of us than a speeding fine or curt telling off, but we're a very privileged bunch... Words & photos: Carly Lorente

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe

Four compadres take a New Zealand road-trip in search of lefts in a volcano's shadow… All aboard the good ship Peterson Threebeard with Dano, Purcho, Mud and Johnny.

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


Waves For Change

February 28, 2013 | Words By:

Tim Conibear, founder of HIV education charity in the townships of South Africa, was visited by a film crew from the US. They made the following short film about the work they do.

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Isiqalo | first step surf

April 13, 2011 | Words By:

Check out this movie from Cape Town, South Africa about an NPO that uses the power of surfing to educate young adults about HIV/Aids.

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World Cup fever

June 21, 2010 | Words By:

karooDrift contributer Tim Conibear and South African champion free diver Hanli Prinsloo have just launched their Soccer Surf Road Trip blog.

Taking an alternative look at the World Cup festivities, the blog aims give an insight beyond vuvuzela horns and mega-stadiums.

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Surfing is like oxygen

May 24, 2010 | Words By:

andrew-david-banceOver a weekend in Cape St Francis during the South African longboarding championships, I caught up with all-time favourite friend, surfer and traveller Andrew David Bance. We got chatting about life, the present, the future and the love of his life… surfing.

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Surfing their way to a brighter future

May 17, 2010 | Words By:

surf_volunteerAdam Edwards reports on a surfing organisation that is bringing hope to some of South Africa’s poorest children.

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Buffalo Bay remembers

May 12, 2010 | Words By:

girl-and-swallowDark days sneak in and stay for only short moments in our lives, but when those days come, just like any other, we need to face them – head on.

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Follow the Rules

April 08, 2010 | Words By:

rules Tim Conibear eyes a South African set up, and fancies a go. Soon after he found himself examining his own approach and the outlook of the inner circle who patrol this wave.

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A day’s adventure

March 23, 2010 | Words By:

adventureWater… check. Head lamp… check. Climbing gear… check. Camera… check. By mid afternoon, our backpacks were stashed with everything we needed for a memorable expedition.

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