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

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

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Jeff Divine remembers the time when surfers were akin to outlaws, and his photographs capture the days of uncrowded line-ups, good vibes and barefoot living. Words: Michael Fordham Photos: Jeff Divine

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio, celebrating as it does the commonplace, everyday aspects of surfing instead of monster swells and awesome barrels. Chris Preston chats to him about moments captured.


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Two Weeks

August 23, 2010 |  Words By:

Johnny Abegg, director of “___“, announces his tour dates for his new project “Two Weeks”.

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So many boards

August 20, 2010 |  Words By: Tom W

Shapers don’t talk to each other much. It’s a curious thing, and it seems to be a hangover from the dark ages of surfing (the late 1980s and 90s). Everybody made and rode a very small range of surfboards and the issue was cost more than quality. All boards were made from the same stuff, and the only real difference between them was the label.
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Malibu declared world surfing reserve

August 16, 2010 |  Words By:

World Surfing Reserves Save The Waves Coalition, in partnership with National Surfing Reserves Australia and the International Surfing Association, is proud to announce the forthcoming dedication of iconic Malibu Surfrider Beach as the first World Surfing Reserve.

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Patagonia’s environmental initiatives booklet

August 14, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

Yvonne Chouinard The 2010 ebook is available to read online, including a brief interview with Yvonne describing an encounter with a logger who needed his help. Help with a credit card that is.

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The History of Surfing

August 13, 2010 |  Words By:

History of Surfing Maybe an early Christmas present for your book worm surfing mate, written by one of the world’s leading surf historians, this nearly 500-page tome – with more than 300,000 words and 250 archival images – is the definitive book on surf history and culture.

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Portrait of Argentina’s beaches

August 13, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

Santiago Videla Argentinian photographer Santiago Videla shares his vision of the beach scene around Mar Del Plata with us.

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Me, my shark and I

August 12, 2010 |  Words By:

San Onofre SharkSan Onofre surfer Chuck Patterson spotted two Great White sharks circling his board in the murky waters around this North San Diego County break. So he paddled in to fetch his camera, so that he could film them from his board. On the face of it, not a sensible plan.

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SAS call for Blue Flag withdrawal

August 12, 2010 |  Words By:

Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling for 34 British beaches to be stripped of their Blue Flag status.

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