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

Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio, celebrating as it does the commonplace, everyday aspects of surfing instead of monster swells and awesome barrels. Chris Preston chats to him about moments captured.

In early 2008, longtime buddies Billy Hume, Jeff Myers, Joey Carter and Ben McBrien got together for a trip off the beaten track trip in search of waves and adventure. They headed for the icy waters of Alaska... Words: Jeff Myers Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Chris Preston chats to longboard maestro Steve Walden about his disappointment with the lack of recognition for the longboarding scene, what makes the Magic model magic, and working with GSI. Photos: Jamie Bott

Tucked away at the top of a hill near Gwenver beach in Cornwall, Skewjacks was the definitive 1970s surf camp. Drift took four of its founding fathers - Dicky, Harvey, Jamo and Mickey - to the pub and reminisced about good times gone by. Words: Jamie Bott Credit & thanks to Graham Shephard & Mel Sedgwick


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North Devon beach clean series

November 01, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

This November, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling for community beach clean volunteers to help protect some of north Devon’s finest beaches and surf spots from the growing issue of marine litter. The North Devon Beach Clean Series will take place from 12th – 27th November at 5 very special beaches across the region. SAS is organising the North Devon Beach Clean Series with the support of The Crown Estate.

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Common Threads

October 31, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Since the launch of the Common Threads Recycling Program in 2005, you’ve helped Patagonia collect 45 tons and recycle 34 tons of clothing. Get inspired and then get involved.

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Handplane med Pontus

October 31, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

More handplaning radness from our friends at Nordic Surfers Mag in Sweden.

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AUTØMN

October 31, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Sweden in Autumn captured by Nicklas Ivarsson & Pontus Hallin in southern Sweden at the end of October.

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NYSFF Now Playing: Come Hell or High Water

October 31, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival digital screening room is to showcase past, present and future surf film with an altruistic purpose. Each monthly film screening is supported by a corporate sponsor – donating $1 per view of the film in a 48 hour period to a charitable organization.

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The ‘Bu Lagoon

October 27, 2011 |  Words By: Natalie Fox

We had some feedback about the Malibu Lagoon issue that the TransparentSea voyage touched on, so I asked Surfers for Cetaceans ambassador Lauren Lindsey Hill for more information. Here is what she has sent us.

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Lightning Bolt Banzai PRO 2011

October 27, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Lightning Bolt is proud to announce the Lightning Bolt Banzai Pro 2011, ‘the Grand Finale’ of the Italian national Championship (Top 44) of Surfing.

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Nazaré makes history

October 27, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Nazaré makes surf history with the largest waves ever ridden in Portugal. Garrett McNamara’s wave has been entered into the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards 2012, considered the “Oscars” of big wave riding. This is the first time that a wave from Portugal has been entered into the competition.

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