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Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

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

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

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Longboarding in the sun with dolphins

October 13, 2009 | Words By: Inka Waves

opener3Two straight days of sunshine in Lima after five straight months of fog.

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Chilca’s “new wave”

July 31, 2009 | Words By: Inka Waves

new-wave-at-chilcaThere was a big turnout last Saturday at a break in Chilca for a bodyboard competition billed as part of one global circuit or another.
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UFOs and surfing

July 29, 2009 | Words By: Inka Waves

helados-ovniPeru’s coastline, from the border with Chile in the south to the frontier with Ecuador in the north, is sandy desert, dry as a bone. So dry that there’s no running water and most people store water in buckets or drink Inca Kola, the shiny yellow soda, to quench their thirst.

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Scarface

July 27, 2009 | Words By: Inka Waves

scarfacei admit it. i am bowing to pressure after being called scarface and having a faithful reader demand i post a photo of what happens when someone’s fin kisses your cheek as you are dropping in on a wave…

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He’s still got it

July 08, 2009 | Words By: Finisterre

pica alto awardsA couple of weeks ago, Carlos and Ligia tied the knot, amongst the flurry of wedding preparations, family etc, Carlos had a little time to nip off to west coast of South America - Peru to be exact and compete in South America’s most prestigous big wave event - the Pico Alto Invitational.

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