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.

Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II', a tribute to surfing's counter-culture.

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

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

The annual Fish Fry on Australia's Gold Coast gives shapers a non-commercial, non-competitive opportunity to come together and share ideas in a shameless celebration of the fabulous fish. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


Daily

Mark Visser | Operation Deep Blue

September 02, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This time around, Mark Visser isn’t riding a 40ft wave at night, he’s jumping from a plane into massive storm swells in the middle of the open ocean to surf what has never been accomplished and he’s doing it with satellite technology.

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Jim Denevan in Mundaka

August 31, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Surfilmfestibal are hosting an event this Saturday, September 3rd, within the frame of our project to support surf culture on the Cantabric Sea: The Amstel Surfari.

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Michael Cundith’s Stubbie revealed

August 25, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Watch the film which delivers an insight into the history of Michael Cundith and the Stubbie phenomena. Directed by Alasdair Shurman and Jonno Howell.

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JaiDivision x SchmiLee Grimm bat tail video

August 24, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A new model from †JaiDivision†. A fully functional fashion log for your viewing and riding pleasures.

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Surf Re-Evolution

August 24, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Grain Surfboard’s is proud to announce the list of confirmed special guests and schedule of events for one of the most unique surf festivals the East Coast has seen to date.

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Lost & Found

August 16, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The latest offering from Doug Walker and Corduroy Films.

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Minds in the Water

August 15, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Join pro surfer Easkey Britton as she introduces the Irish premier of Surfers for Cetaceans’ new documentary Minds in the Water.

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Yvon Chouinard visits The Surfer’s Journal

August 12, 2011 |  Words By: Howard

A short film about Steve and Debee Pezman’s life, and the early days of their publication. Yvonne Chouinard drops in to discuss the old days, One Percent for the Planet and what inspired them to risk it all for their dream to be realised.

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