Gran Canaria is already a favourite getaway for many Europeans. Year-round sunshine, virtually no rain and an abundance of home comforts have the tourists flocking in by the thousands. But Drift discovered a far better reason to visit - literally hundreds of hidden surf spots that can be yours alone to enjoy all year round.

Follow cameraman Mike Lacey as he takes on Hawaii. An amazing collection of photos from the spiritual home of surfing. www.mikelaceyphotography.co.uk

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

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

Dane Peterson and Belinda Peterson-Baggs recently travelled to Indonesia with aid supplies that are still much in demand nearly four years after the tsunami... Words: Belinda Peterson-Baggs Photos: Dane Peterson; Adam Kobayashi

Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

Drift catches up with multi-award winning photographer Lucia Griggi whose office is the ocean and who is one of the most respected surf photographers in a male dominated industry. www.luciagriggi.com

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

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.

Hossegor action with Andrew Cotton and Alan Stokes from Vito Sport

August 16, 2014 | Words By:

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Chapter one of a new video series featuring the best of British adventure sports athletes crossing the continent in iconic locations.



In this episode watch big wave surfer Andrew Cotton and British champion Alan Stokes surfing in Hossegor, France. Filmed over a week in April 2014, Cotty and Stokesy search out waves in the popular French surf spot while recounting tales of how they got into surfing, discussing their boards, and having some laughs along the way.

To celebrate the release, Vito Sport are running a competition on their Facebook page with three prize packs up for grabs, with up to £550 worth of surf and lifestyle gear on offer. Prizes have been supplied by Cotty & Stokesy’s sponsors including Animal Clothing, Tiki Surf Shop, Sungod Sunglasses, Lifedge and Dryrobe.

See more from the film on the Vito Sport blog, enter the competition by August 24th.

 

 

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