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

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

Following the demise of Clark Foam, 'eco' boards and alternatives to petro-chemical products have been the focus of developments in surfboard technology. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Mat Arney hooks up with some old friends to go feral on the Arabian Peninsula and hunt down some truly isolated swell. Words & photos: Mat Arney

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

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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Aloha Surf Journ​al​

October 10, 2013 |  Words By:

Aloha Surf Journ​al​Aloha Surf Journal is an ethico-artistic project aimed to reconnect the art of surfing with its core values – Love, Share, Respect.

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The Most Fearless – Kickstarter​ campaign

October 08, 2013 |  Words By:

The Most Fearless - Kickstarter​ campaignWho Is The Most Fearless? 16 year old Nasima Akter struggles to achieve her destiny as a world class competitive surfer in conservative Bangladesh where women don’t even swim in public.

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Pilgrimage Of Grace – A Northcore Film

October 08, 2013 |  Words By:

Pilgrimage Of Grace - A Northcore FilmThe second instalment from a series of award winning short films from Northcore, shot on the UK’s rugged North East coast.

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North of the sun

October 05, 2013 |  Words By:

North of the sunInge Wegge (25) and Jørn Ranum (22) spent nine months of cold, Norwegian winter in the isolated and uninhabited bay of a remote, arctic island by the coast of Northern-Norway, facing nothing but the vast Atlantic Ocean.

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Women Who Run With the Tides

October 04, 2013 |  Words By:

Women Who Run With the TidesAn interview with Michelle Shearer, the filmmaker behind Women Who Run With the Tides – a short surf film about older women in surfing & the wonderful qualities they bring to the line-up. Featuring Carol, Marg and Sally from Lennox Head.

Words & Image by Carly Lorente.

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Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittal

September 24, 2013 |  Words By:

Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittalIn July 2012 an incident occurred in the paper factory Smurfit Kappa. The prefect authorised the release of blackish water into the ocean via the Wharf de la Salie. On the 2nd September 2013, the Criminal Court of Bordeaux discharged the company responsible for the pollution of water ways in Lacanau, Leyre and Bassin d’Arcachon! Surfrider has decided to appeal this decision so Smurfit can finally be convicted.

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Fefe Goñi, the outsider

September 24, 2013 |  Words By:

fefe inline tumbIn this interview, we share some thoughts with Federico “Fefe” Goñi, one of the leading exponents of longboard in Argentina, to understand and know more about the daily way of life of a longboarder in Argentina.

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Aloha Surf Photography exhibition

September 20, 2013 |  Words By:

Aloha Surf Photography exhibition​Aloha Surf Photography in partnership with Surfrider Foundation Europe present “Aloha Surf Photography” an exhibition dedicated to surfing, the ocean and the environment.

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