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

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

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

When the ‘Apocalypse Now’ film crew packed up and left the Philippine coastal town of Baler, they left one important item behind – a surfboard. More than 30 years on and this quiet backwater is home to a stoked crew of welcoming locals. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe


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Lanzarote

October 11, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

The island of Lanzarote is a mesmeric place, separating itself from the rest of the islands by its distinct landscape and architectural themes. Photographer David Harris shares a few shots.

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BoardRoom enters post production phase

October 08, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

After almost two years of filming and interviewing an all-star cast of shapers and surfers, BoardRoom – Legends of Surfboard shaping has been entering the post production stage.

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Surfing the Severn

October 07, 2010 |  Words By: Mat Arney

How many surf spots are there where you can catch the same wave three times or more, and rack up minutes of ride time?

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European Fish Fry 2010 report

October 05, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

In spite of the most pessimistic forecast of the days prior to the 2010 Fish Fry was greeted with beautiful sunny days that have certainly helped the success of the event. Words from Marco, translation by Google.

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IF Awards and the Tasmanian Wilderness

October 05, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

On Tuesday October 12th, Two Weeks will find out if it has made the final three nominees of the Independence Spirit IF Award.

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The Best Goods | Wellen

October 05, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Wellen from Glendale, California are shipping to Europe, with some fine and dandy threads this Christmas.

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Stranger Illustration Competition

October 04, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This week Stranger launched a seriously exciting competition which gives anyone, including new and established illustrators, graphic designers, artists or anyone keen to have a go the chance to have their work featured alongside some of the UK’s top illustrators in a special range of charity Christmas cards for ShelterBox.

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Annual water treatment vital

September 27, 2010 |  Words By: Hugo

On Monday the 27th of September, clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) will greet delegates at the 4th European Water and Wastewater Management Conference with direct reminders that turning off Ultra Violet (UV) sewage treatment systems outside the bathing season dramatically increases the health risk to surfers and waveriders.

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