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Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

From WQS warrior to independent filmmaker via a AUS$27,000 debt, Johnny Abegg has trod an unconventional path through life so far, and proves that a relentlessly positive outlook and upbeat character can see you through the toughest times... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Johnny Abegg

Dane Peterson and Belinda Peterson-Baggs recently travelled to Indonesia with aid supplies that are still much in demand nearly four years after the tsunami... Words: Belinda Peterson-Baggs Photos: Dane Peterson; Adam Kobayashi

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

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

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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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Surfing essentials

July 22, 2009 | Words By: rui

es-cent-ial_by_nightCarl is the man behind Es-cent-ial. Rui from Magic Quiver in Portugal shares some of his stoke and passion for surfing, and finds out a bit more about him and the Es-cent-ial vision. (Versão portuguesa).

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O que é essencial para ti?

July 20, 2009 | Words By: rui

es-cent-ial_by_night1O Carl é o responsável pela criação da Es-cent-ial. Tem sido um enorme prazer falar com ele e partilhar um pouco da sua paixão pelo surf. Nesta entrevista podemos saber um pouco sobre ele e sobre a Es-cent-ial. (Also available in English here).

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