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

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

Jeff Divine remembers the time when surfers were akin to outlaws, and his photographs capture the days of uncrowded line-ups, good vibes and barefoot living. Words: Michael Fordham Photos: Jeff Divine

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

When it comes to surfcraft there's a newcomer making waves. Drift discovers the new world of handplaning with Cornwall's finest craftsmen. Words: Clare Howdle

Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman


Join WiLDCOAST at Tijuana River Valley

May 28, 2012 | Words By:

Join WiLDCOAST for a River Cleanup to Celebrate National Trails Day in the Tijuana River Valley.

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History made at the Walter Caloca Open

May 04, 2012 | Words By:

The first ever forum on the state of surfing in Baja California took place on March 30th at Cetys University in Ensenada.

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Global Wave Conference

March 07, 2012 | Words By:

In late October 2011, leaders and representatives of coastal conservation NGOs and universities from around the world descended on the picturesque cities of Biarritz and San Sebastian for the first ever Global Wave Conference (GWC). Zach Plopper considers the event and its implications.

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Pulmo-Gate scandal rocks Mexico

January 26, 2012 | Words By:

In the ongoing effort to save one of the world’s most important marine parks, Cabo Pulmo in southern Baja, WiLDCOAST and conservationists in Mexico were shocked to learn that scandalous emails were exchanged between Mexican federal authorities and the company working to develop the Cabo Cortes mega-resort near Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.

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8th annual Dempsey Holder ocean festival

October 04, 2011 | Words By:

On October 16th, 2011 WiLDCOAST will hold the 8th AnnualDempsey Holder Ocean Festival and Surf Contest in Imperial Beach, California from 7am-3pm at the Imperial Beach Pier. This annual family friendly charity event has become the largest surf contest in south San Diego County with over 120 competitors in ten different divisions and hundreds of spectators as well as music, prizes and other entertainment.

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WiLDCOAST tackles coastal protection in Baja

June 04, 2011 | Words By:

With a recent parcel purchase, WiLDCOAST has successfully conserved over 20 miles of shoreline on the Valle de los Cirios Pacific Coast.

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