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

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott

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

Chris Burkard's photographs are about more than barrels, perfect point breaks, and carving radical lines – they capture a moment in which the surfer is a mere player and the real star is the scenery. Words: Dan Hamlin Photos: Chris Burkard

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]


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Surfers save Challaborough

November 03, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

SAS are today stoked to announce a resounding Protect Our Waves victory to safeguard the surfing waves of Challaborough, Devon.

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The Endless Winter

November 01, 2011 |  Words By:

Check out the teaser for the forth coming feature length documentary and web-series The Endless Winter – A Very British Surf Movie.

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Moray Firth shark encounter

November 01, 2011 |  Words By:

Two Scottish surfers used their boards as weapons to fend off a shark at Spey Bay.

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North Devon beach clean series

November 01, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

This November, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling for community beach clean volunteers to help protect some of north Devon’s finest beaches and surf spots from the growing issue of marine litter. The North Devon Beach Clean Series will take place from 12th – 27th November at 5 very special beaches across the region. SAS is organising the North Devon Beach Clean Series with the support of The Crown Estate.

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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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Handplane med Pontus

October 31, 2011 |  Words By:

More handplaning radness from our friends at Nordic Surfers Mag in Sweden.

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AUTØMN

October 31, 2011 |  Words By:

Sweden in Autumn captured by Nicklas Ivarsson & Pontus Hallin in southern Sweden at the end of October.

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NYSFF Now Playing: Come Hell or High Water

October 31, 2011 |  Words By:

The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival digital screening room is to showcase past, present and future surf film with an altruistic purpose. Each monthly film screening is supported by a corporate sponsor – donating $1 per view of the film in a 48 hour period to a charitable organization.

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