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

Crime and punishment, it's all relative. A brush with the law is nothing more for most of us than a speeding fine or curt telling off, but we're a very privileged bunch... Words & photos: Carly Lorente

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Sean Mattison has a reputation as a designer, a coach, and a businessman. His competitive experience, retail background and knowledge acquired from testing hundreds of surfboards made him one of the most versatile surfers in California. Words: Rui Ribeiro.

During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

A sign on the 130-year-old pier at Saltburn-by-the-Sea warns people not to jump off it. On a big surf day surfers make their way to the end of the sturdy 206 metre structure and jump like lemmings into the cold, murky North Sea. Words: Simon Palmer Photos: Ian Forsyth


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Glimpse of Spring sale

February 19, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Grain Surfboards knows it’s only February, and they’ll be seeing plenty more winter weather, but it’s gorgeous right now, sunny and in the high 40s.

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A sound investment

February 16, 2011 |  Words By: Chris S

Chris Stevens considered surfers ear an old-wives tale, until he met Rob Shaddick, who learnt the hard way to look after his ears.

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The Rip Curl sustainability interview

February 16, 2011 |  Words By: Howard

Driven by a poorly functioning wetsuit and my belief that longevity is the key to sustainability, I pursued an interview with Rip Curl. This is a company which flies the environmental flag high and proud, with their Rip Curl Planet project. So I pushed for some answers, and here is what they had to say. Make your own mind up.

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A shared session … North Finistere.

February 16, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Spectacular images from Eric at Hoalen of a tow-in session in Finisterre.

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Isla Pancha

February 13, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Ibon Amatriain e Ibon Illarramendi “Koala” surfeando en tow-in Isla Pancha durante la mítica marejada del 4 de Febrero de 2011. Finalmente Ibon Amatriain sufrió una rotura de peroné que le mantuvo fuera del agua unas semanas.

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Christelle Chambre photography

February 11, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A new website dedicated to the surf photography of Christelle Chambre, proud member of the Kanardo team.

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SAS Olympic Beach Clean Tour

February 10, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

After the success of its Motivocean Beach Clean Tour last year, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is proud to announce a new Motivocean tour starting on March 11th in Weston-Super-Mare.

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Blest Plastic to Oil machine

February 09, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Need an incentive to pick up beach litter? Well, look no further than the Blest convertor, which will turn all plastics back into petrol, diesel and heating oil.

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