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

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

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe

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].

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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July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Rhiannon

mike einzigerIncubus front man Mike Einziger has recently collaborated with Hollywood’s hottest film score composer Danny Elfman on an unusual new project.

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Test tube surf boards

July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Rhiannon

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Eco-friendly scientists in Hawaii embed test tubes into their boards.

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Shades of green

July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

photo by dan crockettA winter jaunt in Celtic climes is strictly for the keen… The waves are fickle and dicey, there is no predictability, but this can add to the pleasure. Dan Crockett and Greg Welch capture moments of joy amid the chaos.

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I know a place

July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Howard

a winter's taleSome fly thousands of miles in search of winter respite, others find it on their own doorstep. For Matt Samuel, uncovering a Devon gem was more accidental than intentional.

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Create to dream

July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

meegan feoriSan Diego-based artist Meegan Feori talks to Drift about her work, what inspires her, and how she combines her twin loves – art and surfing…

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A pocketful of pencils

July 04, 2009 |  Words By: Howard

harry daily in his studioAndrew Crockett and Californian artist Harry Daily collaborated on Crockett’s sumptuous ‘Switch-Foot’ book back in 2006. They caught up last year during a chance meeting back in the UK…

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SuperHaole

July 03, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

photo by superhaoleSuperHaole is an unemployed surfer and photographer based in San Clemente, CA. He has missed quite a few set waves while trying to photograph rocks, birds, kelp, or a distant peak. If you see a barneyish guy in the lineup with a small camera around his neck, smile and wave. Drift applauds SuperHaole’s ethos - find out more at www.superhaole.com.
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Why you need to join SAS

July 03, 2009 |  Words By: Finisterre

sewage cloud off guernsey (c) SASThere’s obviously a host of reasons why you need to join SAS, but in case you were thinking that the real reason they started - poo on your beach - has gone, then think again. Whilst they have done an amazing job in this area, it still happens.

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