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Howard Swanwick

Pegadas Salgadas | Salted Footprints

December 13, 2011 | Words By: Howard

Pegadas Salgadas is a video documentary by Luciano Burin that offers an overview of how surf culture is present in a decisive way on the island of Santa Catarina, helping to define the cultural, social and touristic profile of the city of Florianópolis in south Brazil.

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Yvon Chouinard visits The Surfer’s Journal

August 12, 2011 | Words By: Howard

A short film about Steve and Debee Pezman’s life, and the early days of their publication. Yvonne Chouinard drops in to discuss the old days, One Percent for the Planet and what inspired them to risk it all for their dream to be realised.

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Old guys rule

July 07, 2011 | Words By: Howard

A reflection after a surf in the wind and the rain of the South East, by Graham Shephard, ex Skewjack surf instructor & lifeguard.

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FACES of Margaret River

June 03, 2011 | Words By: Howard

A follow up from FACES of the North Shore, this time in Caleb Davenport’s local town of Margaret River.

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The Underwater Project Winter+Summer

February 07, 2011 | Words By: Howard

More sensational images from the Underwater world of Mark Tipple.

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LeRoy Grannis passes away

February 07, 2011 | Words By: Howard

Surfing lost one of its most talented photographers at the weekend. LeRoy Grannis passed away at the age of 93. He is renowned for capturing the Golden Age of the 60s and 70s at a time when surfing soared in popularity in California.

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The best goods | Indonesia & Indian Ocean

November 27, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Some surf guides just don’t cut the mustard. This one however, cuts the mustard, spreads it on some toast and tantalises your hydrocephalic taste buds until you can’t take it anymore and book a ticket.

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South Coast winter greys

November 23, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Meet Dan English. He’d rather be surfing than shooting, but when he does we get an insight into waves in the English Channel.

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