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

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Following the demise of Clark Foam, 'eco' boards and alternatives to petro-chemical products have been the focus of developments in surfboard technology. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

In Senegal the deserts of North Africa meet the jungles of the tropics. It's an open–minded Islamic country of many cultural experiences and idiosyncrasies; it's also one of the safest and democratic countries in Africa. And of course there's the surf... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

The annual Fish Fry on Australia's Gold Coast gives shapers a non-commercial, non-competitive opportunity to come together and share ideas in a shameless celebration of the fabulous fish. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

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


Ezequiel Macchi´s harmonious transition.

October 29, 2013 | Words By:

rsz_macchi_bwAfter years of work, a deserved reputation on Mar Del Plata surf community (most important surf spot on Argentina) and hundreds of boards shaped, Ezequiel Macchi took the logical and evolutive step forward starting his own brand, Macchi Surfboards.

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Surf from a shaper’s view

November 17, 2010 | Words By:

In the first of a series of three short interviews, Santiago Videla from Argentina talks to Ezequiel Macchi from Bessell Surfboards.

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Portrait of Argentina’s beaches

August 13, 2010 | Words By:

Santiago Videla Argentinian photographer Santiago Videla shares his vision of the beach scene around Mar Del Plata with us.

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