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

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].

Co-founder of the original Aussie counter-culture surf bible, Tracks, and director of 'Morning of the Earth', Alby Falzon lives up to his reputation as the spiritual father of the alternative surf lifestyle. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Courtesy of Alby Falzon

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

A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian has consistently refused to compromise the quality or the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck. He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard design and his reluctance to take the limelight. Words & photos: Jamie Bott

Devastated by more than a decade of civil war, the Republic of Liberia is still in a serious state of flux. Could surfing bring a new hope and more peaceful future to this West African nation? Words & photos: Nicholai Lidow & Kate Thomas. Additional photos: Ted Grambeau & Jamie Bott


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Splinters West coast premiere

May 05, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Splinters is an exciting look into the remote island of Papua New Guinea and how the surfing lifestyle has developed over the past 30 years. With a legend of a pilot who left his surfboard at this island paradise. Locals take to the sport with passion and talent hoping to rival champion surfers from around the world.

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Point Never Issue Three out now

May 04, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Jimmy Newitt’s independent publication, you’ve seen #2, now find time for #3.

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Glass Tiger’s latest

May 03, 2011 |  Words By: The CELL

CELL member and shaper, Mark Roberts shares a couple of his recent boards.

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SAS to launch revolutionary sewage alerts

May 03, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

At the start of the bathing season, May the 15th, SAS will be launching a new real time sewage warning system that will tell you exactly when sewage is being discharged into the sea at key locations around the UK.

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International surfing day

May 02, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Organised by EuroSIMA in partnership with the environmental groups Surfrider Foundation Europe, SAS and the ESF (European Surfing Federation) the event promises to be a big success this year.

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Two Weeks online film launch

May 01, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Two Weeks online film launchThis is the 20min directors cut of Johnny Abegg’s film ‘Two Weeks’.

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In the south of the north

April 18, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

In the south of the north A perspective of the Munich city wave by Meike Reijerman.

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Royal 70 supporting Cuba’s surfers and skaters

April 18, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Royal 70 supporting Cuba's surfers and skaters To the soundtrack of San Francisco’s The Cuban Cowboys and Cuban bands partnered with Solidarity Rock, Royal 70, a non-profit organisation and Cuban collective that works with Cuba’s surfers, skaters and kids, is launching an assault on Cuba’s coastline in August 2011.

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