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

When the ‘Apocalypse Now’ film crew packed up and left the Philippine coastal town of Baler, they left one important item behind – a surfboard. More than 30 years on and this quiet backwater is home to a stoked crew of welcoming locals. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Chris Preston interviews Sydney's Matt Chojnacki. His surfing may be heavily influenced by the glories of the past, but to tag him as just another retro dude is missing the mark. Words: Chris Preston. Photos: Matt Johnson / thesealife.com.au

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

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].


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SAS appeals for volunteers

August 28, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

Surfers Against Sewage is calling for community volunteers to get involved with the Autumn Beach Clean Series at some of the UK’s most treasured surf spots and beaches.

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Nutrition advice with Freya Gibbs

August 28, 2012 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley introduces nutritionist Freya Gibbs, guest blogger, who this week advises on healthy lifestyle changes with food.

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Way of the Ocean: Australia

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

It has been three years in the making, but finally the award winning film Way of the Ocean: Australia is now available on iTunes and DVD world wide. This film was made with no corporate backing or sponsorship, purely for the love of film making and the experience to discover one of the most unique places on Earth. Please help support independent film and spread the word.

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Ben Haworth joins Toes on the Noes

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

White Wholesale Ltd, UK distributors of Toes On The Nose are proud to announce the signing of current British Longboard Champion Ben Haworth to their team.

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Get-N Classic Vol. 2 trailer

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Shot at the world’s most exotic surf spots, the Get-N Classic film series chronicles Vans’ globetrotting surf crew with the second installment available early October.

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Why is Peru so good?

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Ben Herrgott

Ben Hergott gives an insight into the South American destination, as part of a quest to lose the crowds and traverse some new borders.

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Sink Swim: Sightings 1 / 6

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Sink Swim is a fictional story set in an idyllic tropical location. A place where Mathilda and John have stumbled upon their own perfect utopia; a land of freedom, warmth and perfect waves. However as Mathilda and John would soon find out, it is all to easy to become lost in paradise.

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Surfing in those 60′s

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Andrew Crockett’s Switch Foot digest made us aware of these photographs from Max Pendergast, on his Common Ground blog. There are even some available to buy.

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