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

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

Sean Mattison has a reputation as a designer, a coach, and a businessman. His competitive experience, retail background and knowledge acquired from testing hundreds of surfboards made him one of the most versatile surfers in California. Words: Rui Ribeiro.

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

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

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


Aventuras de Polvo y Salitre

March 01, 2010 | Words By:

expo-ion-eiza-opener Ion Eizaguirre, one of the best Spanish longboarders, amazing shortboarder, proficient alaia rider, longboarding festival organizer, co-author of one of the best surf blogs launched in recent times, photographer and traveller from Zarautz is exposing his travelling photos in Bilbao.

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The A.C.L. is back… or so it seems

January 25, 2010 | Words By:

aclIt looks like 2010 will be a good year for Spanish longboarders with a merry spirit. Not only the Longboard Festival de Salinas 2010 promises to get even bigger and better, but the A.C.L. might be back.

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Life and surf in Barcelona (and II)

January 11, 2010 | Words By:

txiki3Check the first part of this feature HERE.

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Life and surf in Barcelona (I)

January 04, 2010 | Words By:

txiki Surfing in Barcelona is not an oxymoron. As most dedicated surfers know well, the Mediterranean produces some great waves when all the elements come together.

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Last Paddle Of The Year

December 11, 2009 | Words By:

1-san-silvestre-surfera2What’s your plan for New Year’s Eve? Dinner at home and then hitting the pub? Camping under the stars with some friends? Welcoming the new year around a bonfire on a deserted beach?

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Portfolio – Jaider Lozano

July 18, 2009 | Words By:

opener22Nací hace 24 años (enero , 1985) en un barrio a las afueras de Aviles, ciudad de la costa central Asturiana, Norte de España. Empecé a sacar fotos a los 21 años, poco tiempo después de comenzar a hacer surf, cuando por casualidad llego a mis manos mi primera camara digital. (Also in English below…)

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