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

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.

Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

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

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


Endangered Du​tch surf spots​

September 12, 2013 | Words By:

Endangered Du​tch surf spots​Although the Netherlands don’t come to mind as a great country for surfing there are a few surfspots that can go off from time to time. Two of them are about to dissapear under 2 million cubes of sand meant to protect the coastal area.


The surf spots at risk are Petten and Camperduin. The surfing community is now campaining for a solution that will both protect the coastline and guarantee conditions for quality waves.


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