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

Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn

When his career as a pro surfer was ended by cancer, Richie Lovett forged a new career in the manufacturing industry. Now he's singing the praises of machine-shaping technology. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Jamie Bott

Four compadres take a New Zealand road-trip in search of lefts in a volcano's shadow… All aboard the good ship Peterson Threebeard with Dano, Purcho, Mud and Johnny.

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.

Chris Preston chats to longboard maestro Steve Walden about his disappointment with the lack of recognition for the longboarding scene, what makes the Magic model magic, and working with GSI. Photos: Jamie Bott


jus lookin….

March 17, 2010 | Words By:

lookers2

They say procrastination is the thief of time (i’ve always loved that phrase) and they are probably right. FULL STORY »

A Sense of Balance

November 16, 2009 | Words By:

driftflagsIt’s been with a certain sense of mild amusement that i’ve watched the gentrification of Watergate Bay over the last few years.

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Happy Faces

November 13, 2009 | Words By:

driftpaul-waxingThere’s something special about the first day of a new swell…. FULL STORY »

a certain ratio..

October 09, 2009 | Words By:

waiting1It struck me today, how little time i actually spend surfing

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Having a Swell Time

July 25, 2009 | Words By:

alison mcmullonIndonesia and the promise of constant swell was where I left you last. For me this trip was indeed a learning curve… that quickly developed into a circle… a circle which resembled my washing machine drum on a spin cycle!!
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Learn the rules then break them

July 04, 2009 | Words By:

fijiSome photographers see a lot of the effects created as faults (vignette framing, light leaks, grainy or deeply saturated pictures) but I feel it adds to the artistic approach of my photography. You can see more of my work at www.alisonmcmullon.f2s.com.

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