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

Ian Battrick and Tim Nunn take a journey around the North Atlantic isle of Iceland to put the finishing touches to their book, out this Autumn. Join them on their journey.
Photos Tim Nunn and Ian Battrick Words Tim Nunn

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

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe


Deep Water

January 02, 2013 | Words By:

This episode follows Kohl Christensen, Dan Ross, Aaron Gold, and Ben Wilkinson as they surf Peahi on Oct 12, 2012.

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Common Threads

October 31, 2011 | Words By:

Since the launch of the Common Threads Recycling Program in 2005, you’ve helped Patagonia collect 45 tons and recycle 34 tons of clothing. Get inspired and then get involved.

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Yvon Chouinard visits The Surfer’s Journal

August 12, 2011 | Words By:

A short film about Steve and Debee Pezman’s life, and the early days of their publication. Yvonne Chouinard drops in to discuss the old days, One Percent for the Planet and what inspired them to risk it all for their dream to be realised.

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Patagonia and Social Responsibility

February 03, 2011 | Words By:

Patagonia is known for its work to minimize environmental harm and for discussing openly how and where their clothes are made. Read the Footprint Chronicles to see for yourself.

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Patagonia’s Footprint Chronicles

September 25, 2010 | Words By:

The clever dicks at Patagonia have created a web site so that you can monitor the footprint of their goods, and make an informed decision when you buy. Find out about energy, shipping, CO2 and more of Patagonia’s supply chain information.

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Patagonia surf catalog for 2010 – online now

September 17, 2010 | Words By:

See what’s new with Patagonia Surf in their finest paper-free presentation to date.

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Patagonia’s environmental initiatives booklet

August 14, 2010 | Words By:

Yvonne Chouinard The 2010 ebook is available to read online, including a brief interview with Yvonne describing an encounter with a logger who needed his help. Help with a credit card that is.

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The best goods | Patagonia shorts

June 08, 2010 | Words By:

patagonia_shorts Patagonia’s definition of backyard fun can mean a full day in the surf, miles of mountain trail or hours spent hanging in a harness. Their technical shorts meet your needs with a variety of purpose-built designs, thoughtfully placed seams and innovative fabrics.

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