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

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

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.

Ireland's fierce and unpredictable breaks have been valued by its home-grown big wave riders for some years now, but competition has been a long time coming. All that changed with the inaugral Mullaghmore Tow Session 2011. Conn Osborne got in harm's way to steal a photo essay.

In early 2008, longtime buddies Billy Hume, Jeff Myers, Joey Carter and Ben McBrien got together for a trip off the beaten track trip in search of waves and adventure. They headed for the icy waters of Alaska... Words: Jeff Myers Photos: Nick LaVecchia

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.


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Alex Knost – California Summer

November 27, 2013 |  Words By:

Alex Knost California SummerAlex Knost sliding his way through another California Summer.

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Broken Dreams at Bastion Point

November 22, 2013 |  Words By:

Broken Dreams at Bastion PointBastion Point, in VIctoria, Australia, has entered the second sad week of witnessing the continued destruction of their beloved home point. After more than 10 years of fighting ill conceived plans for a new breakwater and boat ramp at Bastion Point, bulldozers have begun their task of destroying a national treasure.

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Cold Water Surf Life | Finisterre – FV25

November 21, 2013 |  Words By:

Cold Water Surf Life Finisterre - FV25Fv25 is a cold water surf film. It is cold water surfing as we see it, living and surfing within a cold water environment, filmed over 8 months from Outer Hebrides and Norway. Filmed by award winning film maker Chris McClean and music composed by CJ Mirra.

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Seed surf co are moving

November 21, 2013 |  Words By: Howard

seedSo they’re putting on a one day only sale from 10am, with upto 60% off some boards and apparel.

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Surfers Against Sewage Christmas Raffle

November 19, 2013 |  Words By:

Surfers Against Sewage Christmas Raffle Environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage is this year running its biggest-ever Christmas Raffle, aiming to raise £20,000 to help protect our oceans and beaches from pollution, marine litter and over-development.

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One Average Day

November 16, 2013 |  Words By:

One Average Day It is just one average day for Mr James Parry. Often our favourite spots are not pumping as much as we would like, and we are left to surf in waves that are far from perfect… but often that is what makes it fun. Here James visited Saunton Sands for the morning, testing out his latest Bing prototype model.

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Save The Waves Film Festival

November 14, 2013 |  Words By:

Save The Waves Film FestivalThis Friday night, November 15, join Save The Waves Film Festival for an evening of live music and new documentary surf films at the legendary Shangri La Studios in Brooklyn.

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Abiding Tides

November 11, 2013 |  Words By:

Abiding Tides Searching long lonely beaches and trekking up the length of cobblestone point breaks. Waiting for swells and enduring winds. Whilst abiding the tides of the Sea in hope of waves. This is Brett Caller surfing at home.

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