Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

When his career as a pro surfer was ended by cancer, Richie Lovett forged a new career in the manufacturing industry. Now he's singing the praises of machine-shaping technology. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Jamie Bott

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

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.]

Joe Curren is the surfing equivalent of old growth, his style in the water and behind a lens is deeply rooted, contemplative and quietly powerful. Jair Bortoleto caught up with Joe to talk about family, travel, and shooting analogue in the digital age. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Joe Curren

Stephen Jones, director of triple-award-winning surf film El Mar Mi Alma, shares his vision of the surf-blessed land of Chile, its people, and the ocean that defines it.


Simon Anderson to visit the UK

August 20, 2013 | Words By:

Simon Anderson to visit the UKLegendary surfer/shaper Simon Anderson is visiting the UK this September.
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The UK Vintage Surf Meet

July 25, 2013 | Words By:

The UK Vintage Surf MeetTwo pioneers of the British surfing industry, Tiki founders Tim Heyland & Dave Aldrich-Smith, will be the special guests at this year’s UK Vintage Surf Meet at the Museum of British Surfing on Sunday September 1st 2013. Collectors from all over Britain will be displaying their best vintage surfboards – plus there will be the country’s first ever live surf auction.

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Tiki surf company celebrates 50 years in surfing

July 21, 2013 | Words By:

Tiki surf company celebrates 50 years in surfingTiki’s co-founder Tim Heyland made his first surfboard in 1963, hewn from timber on the beaches of Brazil. Returning to the UK, Tim joined forces with Dave Aldrich-Smith, setting up a pioneering surfboard production business first in South Wales before re-locating to North Devon in 1968.

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Cotty’s unseen wave

May 02, 2012 | Words By:

Devon local and Tiki team rider Andrew Cotton, heads off to Los Angeles for the XXL Awards, nominated in the Biggest Wave Award category for a monstrous wave in Ireland.

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Tiki signs Barry Mottershead

December 20, 2011 | Words By:

Barry Mottershead is one of the foremost chargers of the current Ireland big wave scene. He has taken up position overlooking the waves of Mullaghmore for the winter. Only just back from a Summer in OZ, he has already notched up some epic sessions at the fabled spot, nailing the barrel of the day in the most recent XXL swell.

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Cotty joins Tiki’s crew

May 10, 2011 | Words By:

Tiki International, the Devon based wetsuit and surfboard company, have added Andrew Cotton to their team.

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International shapers visit Devon

July 20, 2009 | Words By: Howard

tiki-posterFour - yes FOUR - of the world’s best shapers will be visiting North Devon this summer as part of Tiki’s International Shaper Tour 2009.

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