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

A sign on the 130-year-old pier at Saltburn-by-the-Sea warns people not to jump off it. On a big surf day surfers make their way to the end of the sturdy 206 metre structure and jump like lemmings into the cold, murky North Sea. Words: Simon Palmer Photos: Ian Forsyth

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Dane Peterson and Belinda Peterson-Baggs recently travelled to Indonesia with aid supplies that are still much in demand nearly four years after the tsunami... Words: Belinda Peterson-Baggs Photos: Dane Peterson; Adam Kobayashi


First Hotdoggers single fin event

September 10, 2013 | Words By:

First Hotdoggers single fin eventThe first single fin event of the season was finally run after a few cancellations, down at Saunton beach. Despite small, slightly onshore waves the standard of surfing throughout was amazing and everyone put in a huge effort.

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Revolver Single Fin Shootout 2013

August 30, 2013 | Words By:

Revolver Single Fin Shootout 2013The Revolver Single Fin Shootout 2013 took place in May at Little Fistral with Alan Stokes eventually taking the win in a closely fought final. Here’s how it went down.
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Revolver vintage single fin shoot out

June 07, 2012 | Words By:

Footage of the June Revolver event, produced by John Eldridge.

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Revolver vintage single fin shoot out

May 31, 2012 | Words By:

On the 4th of June Revolver will be holding the first annual Vintage single fin shoot-out. It’s a surf competition with a difference, it is free to enter and there are no prizes.

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John Eldridge at Desert Point

April 17, 2012 | Words By:

Cornwall resident and film maker John Eldridge on his single fin at the wave described as one of the best in the world. Saunton Sands? No, Desert Point, Lombok.

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Wind Moon Tide

April 15, 2010 | Words By:

wind_moon_tide Bells Beach 1981. The quintessential Bells some might say. A new film which focuses on the battle between Simon Anderson and Bobby Owens on that day has been released. Owens rides a Nick Carroll 6’5″ single fin while Simon introduces an early thruster.

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