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

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

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

James Bowden kissed goodbye to Blighty and set off for Tasmania's wild in January this year. He shares some of his findings along the way with his own distinctive style.

Meet Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards, whose distinctive decal gets a regular flashing as some of the Gold Coast's best surfers do their thing. Photos & words: Mat Arney


Get a signed copy of Switch Foot II

November 02, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Andrew Crockett, author of Switch Foot II, will be coming to the UK this winter. During his stay, he will be signing copies of his book, from his secret stash in Cornwall. A book which is not available anywhere now, except via the author, could be yours for Christmas.

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Andrew Crockett Road Trip

December 18, 2009 | Words By: Howard

road_trip Just received this beautiful little slide show of Andrew Crockett (author of Switch Foot and Switch Foot II) and friends on a trip from Byron to NSW, from his Hodaddy newsletter.

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The wonderful Switch-Foot returns

November 03, 2009 | Words By: Howard

switch-footDid you enjoy Switch-Foot a few years ago? If so then you might want to keep a look out for Switch-Foot part two, which is currently making the rounds within the surf culture. FULL STORY »

A pocketful of pencils

July 04, 2009 | Words By: Howard

harry daily in his studioAndrew Crockett and Californian artist Harry Daily collaborated on Crockett’s sumptuous ‘Switch-Foot’ book back in 2006. They caught up last year during a chance meeting back in the UK…

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