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

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].

From Gerry Lopez to machine shaping and the retro scene, Tim Stafford chews the fat with UK surf veteran - and mighty leader of the Foam Asylum - Nigel Semmens

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.

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

Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.


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Cornwall through the eyes of…

July 12, 2013 |  Words By:

Cornwall through the eyes of...Cornwall through the eyes of…is an art exhibition at Cafe Irie in Newquay with paintings by Lucy Smedley and photography by Alexa Poppe. The work on show is all inspired by the beautiful and ever changing landscape of Cornwall. The Exhibition opened on the 1st July and will run until the end of August. The opening night is on Friday 19th July.

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SAS ‘Seas For Life’ schools programme

July 10, 2013 |  Words By:

SAS Launches New ‘Seas For Life’ Schools ProgrammeSurfers Against Sewage (SAS) has recently launched its new education programme, ‘Seas For Life’ at the iconic Falmouth Maritime Museum.

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Introducing WAX issue #3

July 09, 2013 |  Words By:

Introducing WAX issue #3Pre-order now! WAX Issue #3, Territories. Featuring Chris del Moro, Leanne Shapton, Gedi Sibony, William Lamson, Pia Howell, Albert Folch and Metahaven, with notes on surfing Barcelona and attaining the perfect summer clam bake.

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‘El Mar, Mi Alma​’ soundtrack on iTun​es​

July 03, 2013 |  Words By:

'El Mar, Mi Alma​' Soundtrack on iTun​es​With a unique and authentic soundtrack the film primarily features music composed by Chilean singer songwriter folk/trova artist Manuel Garcia, including a collaboration with surfer/musician Jack Johnson.

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Making Waves ​for Surfers Against ​Sewage​

July 02, 2013 |  Words By:

Making Waves ​for Surfers Against ​Sewage​They’re making a difference at The Happy Gallery Collective exhibition this summer where several artists have come together to create work to raise awareness and money for charity. The exhibition, based on the theme ‘Ocean and Pollution’, showcases work benefitting the charity – Surfers Against Sewage.

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Wooden Surfboard​ Day 2013​

July 01, 2013 |  Words By:

This years wooden surfboard day will be held on Sunday the 4th of August in the park across the road from Currumbin Alley Beach. A great outlook back up to the Gold Coast skyline and beaches. So come early and have a morning surf at the point and then settle in for the day at the park.

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Living the dream – Costa Rica

June 28, 2013 |  Words By:

Living the Dream - Costa Rica

I hadn’t been back to Costa Rica in almost ten years. Due to mixed reports from various friends about the crowds, I wasn’t really sure what to expect this time around.

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Surfcity “We Are Antonyms” art expo

June 23, 2013 |  Words By:

Surfcity “We Are Antonyms” art expo

Surfcity “We Are Antonyms” first multidisciplinary art exhibition: surf vs. city.

• Two opposite concepts –surf & city- come together for first time in a collective art exhibition.
• National and international new talents show their personal point of view of this lifestyle.

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