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

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

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


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Surf Re-Evolution

July 21, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A unique Surf Re-Evolution event is planned for September 10th, presented by Grain Surfboards with KorduroyTV.

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Hidden wood

July 21, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Alaia shredding by Anthony Harouet, Jeremy Brasset and Coucou.

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Zinematik Surfing 11 Summer – Day 2

July 19, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This coming Friday, July 22nd, if the weather holds out, Xabier Irure will bring you day two of the Zinematik Surfing Summer.

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Steinriede claims Roxy Pro Longboard

July 18, 2011 |  Words By: Roxy

The outsider in the Roxy Pro final, Lindsay Steinriede (California, USA) claimed the 2011 Roxy Pro longboard event on her 28th birthday, and leaves France leading the ASP Women’s World longboard ratings with confidence towards a possible maiden world title next October.

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Gilmore wins Roxy Pro

July 16, 2011 |  Words By: Roxy

Stephanie Gilmore (Gold Coast, AUS), 23, won the Roxy Pro in Biarritz today, the charismatic champion clinching her first victory of the season ahead of freshly crowned 2011 ASP Women’s World Champion Carissa Moore (Oahu, HAW), 18, in good quality three-foot (one meter) waves and finding the only clean barrel of the event en route to victory.

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Top seeds control Day 4

July 15, 2011 |  Words By: Roxy

The Roxy Pro was treated to world-class action and sunny weather on Day four of the waiting period, some clean two-to-three foot (0.7 to 1 meter) waves breaking along Biarritz’s coast and providing both event venues with quality surf conditions.

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Matt Kleiner showreel

July 14, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The reel is comprised of some of his favorite shots from recent music videos, surf films, travel documentaries, commercials and short films. Filmed throughout North America, Australia and Indonesia.

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Surfers make a stand for whales in Jersey

July 13, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Representatives of the global surfing community have united on Jersey in the Channel Islands as the International Whaling Commission holds it annual meeting to discuss and debate whale “stocks” for the coming year.

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