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

Crime and punishment, it's all relative. A brush with the law is nothing more for most of us than a speeding fine or curt telling off, but we're a very privileged bunch... Words & photos: Carly Lorente

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson

God Went Surfing with The Devil is a film by Alex Klein, which documents the war-torn region of Gaza. At a time when tensions are high, this film investigates the attitudes and aspirations of a small pocket of people where surfing removes socio-political divisions and lets the ocean carry their aspirations for peace.

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

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


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Biofilters wash up on Atlantic beaches

October 12, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

The beaches of the Atlantic are sprinkled with small plastic wheels: this new phenomenon sparked the suspicions of Surfrider Europe, who launched an investigation that is still underway. A brief interview with François Verdet, manager of Surfrider’s Chapter 64 and lead investigator into the mysterious bio-filters, provides an update on the situation. Elodie Melenec asks the questions.

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Lanzarote

October 11, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

The island of Lanzarote is a mesmeric place, separating itself from the rest of the islands by its distinct landscape and architectural themes. Photographer David Harris shares a few shots.

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BoardRoom enters post production phase

October 08, 2010 |  Words By:

After almost two years of filming and interviewing an all-star cast of shapers and surfers, BoardRoom – Legends of Surfboard shaping has been entering the post production stage.

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Surfing the Severn

October 07, 2010 |  Words By: Mat Arney

How many surf spots are there where you can catch the same wave three times or more, and rack up minutes of ride time?

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European Fish Fry 2010 report

October 05, 2010 |  Words By:

In spite of the most pessimistic forecast of the days prior to the 2010 Fish Fry was greeted with beautiful sunny days that have certainly helped the success of the event. Words from Marco, translation by Google.

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IF Awards and the Tasmanian Wilderness

October 05, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

On Tuesday October 12th, Two Weeks will find out if it has made the final three nominees of the Independence Spirit IF Award.

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The Best Goods | Wellen

October 05, 2010 |  Words By:

Wellen from Glendale, California are shipping to Europe, with some fine and dandy threads this Christmas.

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Stranger Illustration Competition

October 04, 2010 |  Words By:

This week Stranger launched a seriously exciting competition which gives anyone, including new and established illustrators, graphic designers, artists or anyone keen to have a go the chance to have their work featured alongside some of the UK’s top illustrators in a special range of charity Christmas cards for ShelterBox.

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