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

Ireland's fierce and unpredictable breaks have been valued by its home-grown big wave riders for some years now, but competition has been a long time coming. All that changed with the inaugral Mullaghmore Tow Session 2011. Conn Osborne got in harm's way to steal a photo essay.

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.

Sean Mattison has a reputation as a designer, a coach, and a businessman. His competitive experience, retail background and knowledge acquired from testing hundreds of surfboards made him one of the most versatile surfers in California. Words: Rui Ribeiro.

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield


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Kaikoura calm

July 03, 2009 |  Words By: Howard

kaikoura wavesSometimes we can recall moments so perfect that to revisit them would be to risk losing them forever. For Craig Williamson it is a pilgrimage to Kaikoura, and a time that was truly carefree…

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Ben Merrington

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

photo by ben merringtonBen Merrington is a freelance Graphic Designer, based in Bristol, UK.

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Thelo Aiken

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

sun on the ocean by thelo aikenFrom San Francisco to Bali, here are a few shots from Mr Thelo Aiken.

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Gary McCall

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

whiterocks by gary mccallCheck out Gary’s site www.oceanearthphoto.com to see his full range of breathtaking aerial shots from all over the place, as well as more of these moody photos of Ireland’s stormy shores.

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John Franks

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

the shore by john franksJohn was born in Weymouth, England, in 1974, but has never actually lived there. He grew up in Bilbao, where his grandparents founded St George’s English School. His mum remarried following his dad’s death and the family moved to a small town on the outskirts of Bilbao, just five minutes from the beach. That’s when John caught the surfing bug.

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Facing the music

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Rhiannon

ben harper by scott soensMusic is Ben Harper’s passion but he’s also an avid surfer, with a great belief in the creative power of the ocean. Drift asked the man who counts the Malloy brothers, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson among his friends whether surfers make a good audience…

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South Zealand once again

June 26, 2009 |  Words By: Shredsled Society

zealand Once again south Zealand came up with some nice waves. This time we actually had some swell!

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Glassing for a week

June 20, 2009 |  Words By: Shredsled Society

image4 So, we spent the passed week working on the board. It’s kind of time consuming, as the epoxy has to dry ’till next day, in order to be hard enough to be sanded.

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