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

Ian Battrick and Tim Nunn take a journey around the North Atlantic isle of Iceland to put the finishing touches to their book, out this Autumn. Join them on their journey.
Photos Tim Nunn and Ian Battrick Words Tim Nunn

Tucked away at the top of a hill near Gwenver beach in Cornwall, Skewjacks was the definitive 1970s surf camp. Drift took four of its founding fathers - Dicky, Harvey, Jamo and Mickey - to the pub and reminisced about good times gone by. Words: Jamie Bott Credit & thanks to Graham Shephard & Mel Sedgwick

Ireland's fierce and unpredictable breaks have been valued by its home-grown big wave riders for some years now, but competition has been a long time coming. All that changed with the inaugral Mullaghmore Tow Session 2011. Conn Osborne got in harm's way to steal a photo essay.

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan


Fukushima Radiation FAQ

February 12, 2014 | Words By:

Fukushima Radiation FAQFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addressing how the Fukushima nuclear meltdown in Japan is affecting the health and safety of those living along the Eastern Pacific (West Coast of the US and Canada). Originally published by Surfrider Foundation, written by Rick Wilson and Chad Nelson.

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Aloha Surf Journ​al​

October 10, 2013 | Words By:

Aloha Surf Journ​al​Aloha Surf Journal is an ethico-artistic project aimed to reconnect the art of surfing with its core values – Love, Share, Respect.

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Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittal

September 24, 2013 | Words By:

Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittalIn July 2012 an incident occurred in the paper factory Smurfit Kappa. The prefect authorised the release of blackish water into the ocean via the Wharf de la Salie. On the 2nd September 2013, the Criminal Court of Bordeaux discharged the company responsible for the pollution of water ways in Lacanau, Leyre and Bassin d’Arcachon! Surfrider has decided to appeal this decision so Smurfit can finally be convicted.

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Planet Surf Festival

September 17, 2010 | Words By:

Founded in 1990, the association celebrates its 20th anniversary with the PLANET SURF FESTIVAL, from 23 October to 1 November 2010, in Biarritz.

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Initiatives Océans

January 19, 2010 | Words By:

initiatives_oceansCopenhagen’s dramatic failure to reach any sort of conclusion hasn’t weakened the will of Surfrider to promote environmental concern for everyone. Planning for 2010’s Initiatives Océans is under way already, with the event taking place on the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of March.

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Act on global warming with Surfrider

December 09, 2009 | Words By:

surfriderCopenhagen is under way, leaders from all nations are present, and the WCT surfers joined Surfrider for the Seal the Deal! campaign.

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