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Nelscott Reef, Oregon, is cold, foggy, forbidding and sharky. But it also boasts one of the biggest waves in the Pacific, so when Northern Ireland's Al Mennie was invited to take part in this year's tow-in challenge, he jumped at the chance. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott

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

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)

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Keep it local: Seed Surf Co.

November 24, 2009 | Words By: richard esq

seedMichael Koskela makes a superb cup of tea, but that’s not the only reason to pay this Cornish surf/skate emporium a visit… I swung by to check out the origins of a surf shop that really can claim to grow its own…

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Portfolio - Ollie Howe

November 06, 2009 | Words By: angela

ollie-openerThe beauty of Drift is that everyone knows someone who knows someone who does something cool. I love it when I get one of those “You should check out…” emails, because it invariably leads to a few moments of eye-candy-fed escapism, and I feel it’s my duty to pass on the goodness.

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Winter wonderland

November 06, 2009 | Words By: mark sankey

winter-wonderlandSeptember sessions here in Cornwall are normally the best of the year, but this year the surf was pretty dire. But just when it seemed like it was going to be one of the worst autumns I can remember, October turned up with the goods.

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Ouch!

October 29, 2009 | Words By: clare

weeverfish1Autumn swells and sunny weather may be tempting us all out back, but something nasty is still lurking in the shallows…

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Keep it local: Neon

September 17, 2009 | Words By: angela

elsieCornwall’s number-one seamstress and super-laidback entrepreneur Elsie Pinniger on surfing, sewing, and Bon Jovi… You’re going to see her name in lights, but she’s more driven by a creative passion than a desire to become a millionaire.

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The World Wood Bellyboard Contest

September 16, 2009 | Words By: tom w

openerAnd so to the highlight of my European Tour…

It’s Tuesday morning and I am still in shock from the weekend’s series of events. Fortunately I am relaxing in the Brea Vean Surf House and have time to decompress.

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Robert Reader @ Driftwood Newquay

August 22, 2009 | Words By: angela

openerIf you’re down in Cornwall, pop into to one of the Driftwood galleries for a shot of ocean-inspired artwork…

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Cultural Ebb

July 22, 2009 | Words By: clare

camping-at-port-eliot-fest1Hailed as this year’s hippest festival, Port Eliot is just around the corner and I’m heading to the stately home to see just how a weekend of books, comedy, music and eccentricity fits into Cornwall’s cultural landscape.

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eye on the prize

July 22, 2009 | Words By: richard esq

eye-on-the-prize-openerWe’ve all spent moments staring out to sea, and even if you don’t frequent the big blue for adventures I’m sure you have caressed the horizon for answers. No? Well, you’re a tough crowd!
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