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

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

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.

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

Devastated by more than a decade of civil war, the Republic of Liberia is still in a serious state of flux. Could surfing bring a new hope and more peaceful future to this West African nation? Words & photos: Nicholai Lidow & Kate Thomas. Additional photos: Ted Grambeau & Jamie Bott

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Ian Battrick in Scotland

March 28, 2014 | Words By:

Ian Battrick in Scotland Sit back, relax and enjoy a couple of mid-winter barrels from a surfers point-of-view.

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Scotland

September 13, 2012 | Words By:

One Viking come Tattoist, one Australian, two Cornish boys and a clapped out old Volvo, travel from South West England to the North of Scotland to explore its coastline.

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Stories from the North Sea

June 20, 2010 | Words By:

doggerlandThe North Sea has a rich if somewhat short and inconsistent surfing history. Like the inconsistent waves that grace our Northerly shores. From hidden world-class spots to thumping beach-breaks and from ex-world champs to heroic explorers. The North Sea has its fair share of varied landscapes, classic spots, characters, legends, and myths.

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