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

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

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

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

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.]

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].


The best goods | Indonesia & Indian Ocean

November 27, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Some surf guides just don’t cut the mustard. This one however, cuts the mustard, spreads it on some toast and tantalises your hydrocephalic taste buds until you can’t take it anymore and book a ticket.


We see a lot of surf guides come and go. Most don’t demand much attention, but the Low Pressure books go an extra mile. It’s not always the information that makes a book great, but how that information is presented. Sure, anyone can find out where to go surfing in Indonesia, sometimes we feel like we’ve visited a destination simply through other travellers stories. But Low Pressure pay a lot of attention to layout, contextual information, graphical signs and clear presentation of information. If you’re not an expert, you do find your way around the book very quickly and learn where and how to read the symbols and charts. The guides are consciously big, so that you can take advantage of the information. The photos and words are current and the entire package does itself justice.

This chapter in their portfolio covers the Bay of Bengal, the Maldives, Madagascar and Mauritius, parts of Sri Lanka and Southern India as well as the well-trodden and slightly crumbling surf dream of Indonesia. Get packing.

Visit The Stormrider Surf Guide to Indonesia


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