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

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira


Devon Lanes and Longboards

February 27, 2010 | Words By:

devon_lanes_and_longboards Andy Haworth’s latest project gets an update and trailers, before this summer’s release.


Andy Haworth, of Ben Haworth fame, is creating a film dedicated to life and surfing in Devon, featuring some of the UK’s best longboard sliders, including Ashley Braunton, Phil Hill, Ben Skinner and Elliot Dudley amongst others.

The film documents the surfing community in Devon, through all of the seasons, portraying the beauty and welcoming nature of the Devon surfing life.

Please visit the web site for more information.


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  1. Watching this brought back memories of 1966.I lived and worked in North Devon at the time and became a keen member of the Woolacombe SLSC.

    As I said, long waves and long nights waiting for a swell to come in.Catch it first at saunton, follow in around to Croyde then jump in the car andd head for Woolacombe and hope it had kept its shape.

    ‘Happy days.’Best happy days when I went with other members of the club to Porthowan for the Cornish open in the late summer.

    I’m sixty seven years of age now but as I said those were some of the best days in my life.Great lifestyle and great people.

    All you guys and gals keep up the good work and ‘keep the faith.’

    ‘Happy surfing’ and may you always catch the final wave.

    Ian morrison

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