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

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

Co-founder of the original Aussie counter-culture surf bible, Tracks, and director of 'Morning of the Earth', Alby Falzon lives up to his reputation as the spiritual father of the alternative surf lifestyle. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Courtesy of Alby Falzon

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Tucked away at the top of a hill near Gwenver beach in Cornwall, Skewjacks was the definitive 1970s surf camp. Drift took four of its founding fathers - Dicky, Harvey, Jamo and Mickey - to the pub and reminisced about good times gone by. Words: Jamie Bott Credit & thanks to Graham Shephard & Mel Sedgwick

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

Grain Rollin’ Nolan Ramble is underway

May 19, 2010 | Words By: Howard

grainThe burly boys down the road at Grain Surfboards are at it again. This past weekend marked the launch of their Rollin Nolan East Coast Ramble – heading from their home office (barn) in Maine to the Outer Banks – stopping along the way to spread the stoke and leave some sawdust to find their way back home…


We’ll be offering 10% off all kits for anyone that sends us a pic of themselves with Nolan, and – even better – also entering them to win a free HomeGrown Surfboard Kit, winner to be announced at Nolan’s welcome home party. Nolan’s also carrying some freebies to give away to everyone he meets, so track him down if you can.

Ramble Stops scheduled so far:

Saturday May 15th from 2-6pm- Liquid Dreams Surf Shop on Long Sands Beach in York, Maine.
Sunday May 16th from 12- 3pm- Cinnamon Rainbows in Hampton, New Hampshire
Monday May 17th at 3pm- Nor’easter Surf Shop in North Scituate, Mass.
Tuesday May 18th at 12pm- Nor’easter Surf Shop in North Scituate, Mass.
Wednesday May 19th from 3- 6pm- The Pump House in Orleans, Mass.
Friday May 21st from 11- 2pm- Sick Day Surf Shop in Wellfleet Ma.
Saturday May 22nd at 12 noon- Matunuck Surf Shop in Wakefield, RI.
Sunday May 23rd from 12- 4pm- Air and Speed in Montauk, NY, with a demo at Ditch Plains.
Monday May 27th at 4pm – 8pm- Boarder’s in Rockaway Beach, NY
Monday May 29nd at 11am – 7 pm- Lightly Salted in Asbury Park, NJ
Monday May 31nd at 12 noon- Farius Surf Shop in Ship Bottom, NJ.
for more information visit the Grain Surfboards Rollin Nolan Tour page, Grain Surfboards, and stay tuned in here on Drift for daily bloggings and tour happenings.
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