A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

When it comes to surfcraft there's a newcomer making waves. Drift discovers the new world of handplaning with Cornwall's finest craftsmen. Words: Clare Howdle

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.]

Chris Preston interviews Sydney's Matt Chojnacki. His surfing may be heavily influenced by the glories of the past, but to tag him as just another retro dude is missing the mark. Words: Chris Preston. Photos: Matt Johnson / thesealife.com.au

Richard James and his brother Andrew recently finished shooting their first film, a surf trip of 30,000 kilometres along the west cost of Africa. Words and photos: Richard James

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

4th Hamburg Surf Festival

April 12, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Surf, skate, arts, movies, tradeshow and party – the Hamburg Surf Festival is back. During four days from the 12th to 15th of May 2011, HHonolulu Events gives you the opportunity to experience the world of surfing and discover the waterways of Hamburg from a new perspective.


Surfers and those who want to become one will find everything that increases their heart beat at the Goldbekhaus right on the canal in Winterhude: Artists and photographers will put their work on display so you can get away from the busy city life and dive into the world of surfing. The skate park and stand up paddle board test center invite to participate and the tradeshow offers everything from clothing over boards to travel information that you want for your next surf trip. Not only the 40 exhibitors will astonish Hamburg this weekend but also the musicians and surf fanatics who convey their passion for surfing.

Surffestival 2011 Tradeshow (c) Hhonolulu Events

The festival will be opened on Thursday night with a surf movie premiere at Zeise cinemas in Hamburg-Altona followed by the “King of the Kueste” – surf contest on Friday at the artificial wave in Bispingen. Everyone has the chance to prove themselves in the wave and be crowned “King of the Kueste” at the evening party at Terrace Hill Club back in Hamburg – St.Pauli.

Surffestival 2011 Artificial wave (c) Jürgen Tap_Hoch Zwei

“This year’s focus is clearly set on participation and activity. There are three different opportunities to try different board sports, whether it’s in the artificial wave, the skate park or on the canal with a stand up paddle board. We as surfers want to show Hamburg what the passion about saltwater and waves is all about and provide a platform to all those who share this passion” says organiser, Florian Laudon.
Detailed information and news about the festival are found on www.surf-festival.com.

 

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