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

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson

A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian has consistently refused to compromise the quality or the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck. He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard design and his reluctance to take the limelight. Words & photos: Jamie Bott

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.


Minds in the Water Tico tour

May 28, 2012 | Words By:

A brand new, environmental surf documentary starring professional freesurfer Dave Rastovich, is coming to Central America in order to raise awareness of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) annual meeting that is taking place in Panama City, 2nd – 6th July.

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Minds in the Water in Newquay

July 25, 2011 | Words By:

Minds in the Water documents Dave ‘Rasta’ Rastavich’s five-year journey from apathetic pro to respected ocean activist. The film was shown in Newquay on the 17th July as part of an evening to raise environmental awareness, that started with a vegetarian buffet at the always fresh and funky Cafe Irie, and finished with a charity auction at the Chy Bar.

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Korduroy InnerViews of Rasta

October 27, 2010 | Words By:

I kept tabs on Cyrus since the launch of Korduroy, this time he joins Dave R for some thoughts on his life and paddling time.

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Soundings by Save the Waves Coalition

February 11, 2010 | Words By:

soundings Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson and Dave Rastovich have produced a short film focussing on the life of a surfer and activist, and what it means to be fighting hard for conservation.

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