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Rob Lion of Royal Surfboards and Paul Smith of Glide Surfboards in Cork, Ireland meet with Zephaniah Carrigg, purveyor of functional and beautiful surf craft, on a recent visit to the island. Photos: Danny O'Callaghan

Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio, celebrating as it does the commonplace, everyday aspects of surfing instead of monster swells and awesome barrels. Chris Preston chats to him about moments captured.

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

Ian Battrick and Tim Nunn take a journey around the North Atlantic isle of Iceland to put the finishing touches to their book, out this Autumn. Join them on their journey.
Photos Tim Nunn and Ian Battrick Words Tim Nunn

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

When his career as a pro surfer was ended by cancer, Richie Lovett forged a new career in the manufacturing industry. Now he's singing the praises of machine-shaping technology. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Jamie Bott


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Thelo Aiken

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

sun on the ocean by thelo aikenFrom San Francisco to Bali, here are a few shots from Mr Thelo Aiken.

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Gary McCall

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

whiterocks by gary mccallCheck out Gary’s site www.oceanearthphoto.com to see his full range of breathtaking aerial shots from all over the place, as well as more of these moody photos of Ireland’s stormy shores.

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John Franks

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

the shore by john franksJohn was born in Weymouth, England, in 1974, but has never actually lived there. He grew up in Bilbao, where his grandparents founded St George’s English School. His mum remarried following his dad’s death and the family moved to a small town on the outskirts of Bilbao, just five minutes from the beach. That’s when John caught the surfing bug.

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Facing the music

July 02, 2009 |  Words By: Rhiannon

ben harper by scott soensMusic is Ben Harper’s passion but he’s also an avid surfer, with a great belief in the creative power of the ocean. Drift asked the man who counts the Malloy brothers, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson among his friends whether surfers make a good audience…

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South Zealand once again

June 26, 2009 |  Words By: Shredsled Society

zealand Once again south Zealand came up with some nice waves. This time we actually had some swell!

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Glassing for a week

June 20, 2009 |  Words By: Shredsled Society

image4 So, we spent the passed week working on the board. It’s kind of time consuming, as the epoxy has to dry ’till next day, in order to be hard enough to be sanded.

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Sweeping up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

June 11, 2009 |  Words By: Rhiannon

Most of us have heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a great lump of plastic floating in the central North Pacific Ocean. FULL STORY »