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

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield

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


Wooden Board Day 2011

August 11, 2011 | Words By: Grant Newby

This year’s 3rd annual wooden surfboard day was a great success. It all started with Saturday night at the Gold Coast Surf Museum where three very talented shapers and board builders shared their talent and experiences with the 100 odd people gathered.

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Glimpse of Spring sale

February 19, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Grain Surfboards knows it’s only February, and they’ll be seeing plenty more winter weather, but it’s gorgeous right now, sunny and in the high 40s.

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Keep it local: Brazil

September 07, 2009 | Words By: Angela

siebert_opener2I first stumbled across Felipe Siebert during Floripa Cine Action in April this year. (Words by Luciano Burin – read this article in its original Portuguese on Luciano’s blog www.surfecult.blogspot.com)

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Real men get wood

August 20, 2009 | Words By: Chris S

got-woodMy slight obsession with the wonderful world of wooden surf craft has been going on for a few years now.

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Wooden surfboards at the Alley

July 31, 2009 | Words By: Howard

roger-woody-speed-dialerGrant Newby, organiser of the phenomenally successful Alley Fish Fry on Australia’s Gold Cost, has added another event to his calendar with the launch of a Wooden Surfboard Day at Currumbin Alley on Sunday 9th August.
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