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

The Mentawais have given a lot to surfers; now it's time to give something back. Kate and Luke Gerson celebrate the beauty of these islands and highlight the continued need for aid following the recent earthquake.

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

Dreamt up over 20 years ago by Renaud and Thomas Cardinal, two French brothers with a passion for board making, UWL has grown to become one of the biggest factories in Europe, while building a reputation based on performance and quality. Rui Ribeiro talks with Renaud about the past, present and future of UWL...

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe

Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe uncover the isolation and challenges of the Mentawai Islands, and consider the challenge of balancing tourism and sustainability, in an environmentally sensitive surfing destination.

Oney and The Seven Ghosts Teaser

July 26, 2011 | Words By:

The youngest of 12 children, Oney grew up at Lakey Peak, Sumbawa – a surf break that was discovered in the 80’s by Ted Grambeau on a surf expedition.


Soon Oney developed an infatuation with surfing. At age nine, Oney was given a free surfboard by a visiting surf photographer and soon he gravitated towards Bali seeking sponsorship.

For a kid growing up in a disciplined Muslim family Bali was full of challenges but Oney secured a place on the Rip Curl International Development Program and was relocated to the Gold Coast where he trains in the Sports Excellence Program developed by Mick Fanning.

This year we followed Oney and Ted to the mystical area of the Bono, Northern Sumatra where he shows the world exactly why he’s the Indonesian hopeful and we explore this fascinating culture.

As Oney approaches 18 he faces some difficult choices in life. Will he follow an exciting career surfing and become the first Indonesian surfer competing full time on the WCT or will he further his education and an academic future.


 

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