A profile of shaper Chris Jones: If you surf sooner or later you’ll end up at Chris Jones’ door. Who else can offer you fifty years of shaping experience? Who else was there at the beginning? CJ, legendary shaper/surfer, rugby fanatic, pasty connoisseur is this morning sanding down a vintage Tiki for restoration.

When the ‘Apocalypse Now’ film crew packed up and left the Philippine coastal town of Baler, they left one important item behind – a surfboard. More than 30 years on and this quiet backwater is home to a stoked crew of welcoming locals. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

Chris Preston chats to longboard maestro Steve Walden about his disappointment with the lack of recognition for the longboarding scene, what makes the Magic model magic, and working with GSI. Photos: Jamie Bott

Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe uncover the isolation and challenges of the Mentawai Islands, and consider the challenge of balancing tourism and sustainability, in an environmentally sensitive surfing destination.

Co-founder of the original Aussie counter-culture surf bible, Tracks, and director of 'Morning of the Earth', Alby Falzon lives up to his reputation as the spiritual father of the alternative surf lifestyle. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Courtesy of Alby Falzon

Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II', a tribute to surfing's counter-culture.

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.

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia


Salty at Heart Magazine: An empowering magazine of women, humour, and the sea


September 15, 2014 | Words By:

salty_thumbThere is something truly captivating about the way a surfer gazes out into the ocean, completely in tune with the sound of each crashing wave and the smell of the misty salt air hovering over the water. It’s as though one suddenly becomes adrift, lost in the mystery of the sea.

It’s impossible to deny the sense of awe that humbles any ocean dweller

This connection to the ocean - the feeling that pulls us back again and again - lies deep within the hearts and minds of those who listen to its beckoning call. It’s impossible to deny the sense of awe that humbles any ocean dweller when in the presence of the sea. But there is also something else - that feeling of being home - a sense of comfort, of freedom, of belonging.

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The waves offer an opportunity to bring a greater purpose to life

As a result, the ocean is a witness to a unique and diverse community of individuals brought together by a common love for the sea. The waves offer an opportunity to be creative and playful, to challenge ourselves, to share memories with friends and loved ones, and to bring a greater purpose to life. And as with anything we hold dear, there also stems a desire to protect and care for the things that hold a special place in our hearts.

This sense of community is the premise behind the creation of a new magazine - Salty at Heart. It is a collection of thoughts and images from all manner of people scattered across the globe, each united by a zest for life. Whether it’s expressed in their art, music, travels, surfing, humour, or thoughtful actions, each person contributes a little bit of magic to this salty collective. Salty at Heart Magazine features mainly women, creating a space for feminine energy to shine. In our society today, much of the grace, intelligence, and compassion of women is not accurately displayed in media, so this collective brings together the voices of women to be enjoyed by all.

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This bi-annual magazine was created to inspire, inform, connect, and bring lightness and laughter to this sometimes chaotic world. In turn it creates a community that extends much further than its pages.

To order your copy of the first issue of Salty at Heart Magazine, head to www.saltyatheart.bigcartel.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter, or check out www.saltyatheart.com. Get salty!

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  1. Chris Notionless says:

    mag looks awesome!

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