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

When it comes to surfcraft there's a newcomer making waves. Drift discovers the new world of handplaning with Cornwall's finest craftsmen. Words: Clare Howdle

From WQS warrior to independent filmmaker via a AUS$27,000 debt, Johnny Abegg has trod an unconventional path through life so far, and proves that a relentlessly positive outlook and upbeat character can see you through the toughest times... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Johnny Abegg

From Gerry Lopez to machine shaping and the retro scene, Tim Stafford chews the fat with UK surf veteran - and mighty leader of the Foam Asylum - Nigel Semmens

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

Richard James and his brother Andrew recently finished shooting their first film, a surf trip of 30,000 kilometres along the west cost of Africa. Words and photos: Richard James


Daily

Oil Spill - The Human Ueberfluss

January 27, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

An audio-visual experiment by brothers Andy Fox & Jo Blankenburg.

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A taste of Ben Howard

January 26, 2011 |  Words By: Ali

Although probably best known for his music, this Devon born singer songwriter is also a surfer and an active member of Surfers Against Sewage. Ben’s unique percussive guitar techniques and stand out vocals make him one to watch and that’s exactly what I was doing last month at Newcastle’s intimate venue The Other Rooms.

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Keep On Keepin’ On

January 23, 2011 |  Words By: Droog79

The only thing I knew how to do / Was to keep on keepin’ on like a bird that flew / Tangled up in blue.
(Bob Dylan)

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Vision is highly overrated…

January 21, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

In the true spirit of Point Break, Mark Visser decided to give himself another challenge by throwing himself into Jaws, at night.

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Fish Fry night @ The Gold Coast Surf Museum

January 19, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Celebrate the fish surfboard at the 5th Annual Fish Fry at Currumbin on the Gold Coast, Sunday March 6th 2011.

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Steamer Lane crew in SBIF

January 19, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Surfing’s iconic Steamers Lane Crew is set to appear for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival screening of Directors Joshua Pomer The Westsiders. Over 5,000 films were submitted to this prestigious Festival and the historic story of the Santa Cruz Westside has been chosen to participate as a part of the actions sports “To The Maxx” program.

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Your coastline needs you

January 13, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reenacted the iconic Kitchener recruitment poster to enlist surfers, waveriders and coastal users into the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) new Marine Planning programme. SAS’s own surfing Kitchener represented SAS at the first Marine Planning workshop in Peterborough yesterday.

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Hugh’s Fish Fight

January 13, 2011 |  Words By: Howard

Apologies for pimping my opinions all over Drift, but if you are someone who enjoys surfing or fishing, this is worth a minute of your time.

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