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

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.

London ad exec Tom Birmingham set off in November in search of adventure on the Southwest Indian coastline. Accompanied by guesthouse owners Ed and Sofie of Soul and Surf in Kerala, he soon found himself surfing uncharted waves to an audience of school children and fisherman. Words and Photos: Tom Birmingham

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

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

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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SAS appeals for volunteers

August 28, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

Surfers Against Sewage is calling for community volunteers to get involved with the Autumn Beach Clean Series at some of the UK’s most treasured surf spots and beaches.

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Nutrition advice with Freya Gibbs

August 28, 2012 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley introduces nutritionist Freya Gibbs, guest blogger, who this week advises on healthy lifestyle changes with food.

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Way of the Ocean: Australia

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

It has been three years in the making, but finally the award winning film Way of the Ocean: Australia is now available on iTunes and DVD world wide. This film was made with no corporate backing or sponsorship, purely for the love of film making and the experience to discover one of the most unique places on Earth. Please help support independent film and spread the word.

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Ben Haworth joins Toes on the Noes

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

White Wholesale Ltd, UK distributors of Toes On The Nose are proud to announce the signing of current British Longboard Champion Ben Haworth to their team.

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Get-N Classic Vol. 2 trailer

August 23, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Shot at the world’s most exotic surf spots, the Get-N Classic film series chronicles Vans’ globetrotting surf crew with the second installment available early October.

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Why is Peru so good?

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Ben Herrgott

Ben Hergott gives an insight into the South American destination, as part of a quest to lose the crowds and traverse some new borders.

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Sink Swim: Sightings 1 / 6

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Sink Swim is a fictional story set in an idyllic tropical location. A place where Mathilda and John have stumbled upon their own perfect utopia; a land of freedom, warmth and perfect waves. However as Mathilda and John would soon find out, it is all to easy to become lost in paradise.

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Surfing in those 60′s

August 22, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Andrew Crockett’s Switch Foot digest made us aware of these photographs from Max Pendergast, on his Common Ground blog. There are even some available to buy.

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