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

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

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

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe


Daily

Barefoot Wine beach rescue project

April 10, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is proud to announce the 5th annual Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, kicking off in Bournemouth Hengistbury Head on Saturday, April 14th.

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Newquay’s first ART8 festival

April 10, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The mention of Newquay will for many people conjure up negative images of summer season excess. Yet the town has much more to offer. Art 8 will link the town’s business community with the artist quarter to celebrate and showcase the wealth of hidden creative talent.

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Jeff Rowley joins Cottage by the Sea

April 04, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Jeff Rowley joins Curtis Stone and Cathy Freeman to become Cottage by the Sea Ambassador.

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SAS launch Broad Bench petition

April 04, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling on the surfing community to help increase sustainable, public access to the waves at Broad Bench, Kimmeridge, Dorset.

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Surfing Tropical Beats

April 02, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

In this much anti­cip­ated sequel to Surf­ing Bril­liant Corners, Sam Bleakley and the surf­EX­PLORE team take us on a roller­coaster ride through Gabon, India, Viet­nam, Algeria, China and Haiti, drum­ming up a trop­ical beat.

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Slow exposure

March 28, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

As the hyper-saturated surf,art and lifestyle market becomes increasingly competitive —thanks in large part to the Internet and the instant access provided by various forms of New New Media— practically everyone who is anyone has taken to employing some kind of a gimmick in an attempt to remain relevant and stand out from the crowd.

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Surf fitness in the heat

March 28, 2012 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

Returning from the serene mountain hideaway of Ponmudi on route to the coast offered numerous opportunities for roadside Chai’s.

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Echo

March 27, 2012 |  Words By: Howard

Kassia Meador rides nature’s rhythms in Bruce Muller’s short film.

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