During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe

Rob Lion of Royal Surfboards and Paul Smith of Glide Surfboards in Cork, Ireland meet with Zephaniah Carrigg, purveyor of functional and beautiful surf craft, on a recent visit to the island. Photos: Danny O'Callaghan

"I'm not interested in formulae when it comes to surfing and art." Ryan Lovelace talks to Chris Preston about trusting your eyes, hands, and feet, and adding another leaf to the weird-hull-alternative-vibe-tree. Photos: Morgan Maasen, Brandon DiPierri & Ryan Lovelace

From WQS warrior to independent filmmaker via a AUS$27,000 debt, Johnny Abegg has trod an unconventional path through life so far, and proves that a relentlessly positive outlook and upbeat character can see you through the toughest times... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Johnny Abegg

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


Paulo Armando exhibition

July 12, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Brazilian photographer and environmentalist Paulo Armando celebrates the ocean, its fragility and diversity in a set of photographs titled Unlimited Ocean Series.

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Hooray for haolewood

March 14, 2010 | Words By: Angela

bruno-lemosI was a child when I first heard the name Bruno Lemos [writes Luciano Burin] – he’s famous in Brazil for his annual coverage of the North Shore, and his photos have been featured in many of our surf mags.

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The view from Brazil

March 09, 2010 | Words By: Angela

luciano-burinOur friend in Brazil, Luciano Burin, keeps us in touch with what’s cool in Florianopolis. So when he sent me the link to this little film he’s put together, I checked it out straight away. I know the sun has been making a break for freedom here in the West Country recently, but it’s still not a patch on the rays out in Brazil. It’s Luciano’s grin in this film that really warms you though - he’s just fooling around with a new camera and some editing software, but he’s having a ball. Check it out…

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From Brazil | Serie Waves

December 08, 2009 | Words By: Angela

sunset1Check out Tom Veiga’s latest work – Serie Waves, a collection of art “inspired by sensations and feelings I get from the sea, wind, the sun’s heat and the movement of the waves, as well as places I knew and other places that I still want to know”.

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The Brazilian Paradox deepens

December 07, 2009 | Words By: Clare

luana_forblog1The Brazilian Paradox has got people talking so I thought it would be good to talk back - nothing like a bit of healthy debate. Thanks to Luciano Burin and Drift for giving this topic oxygen…

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Capturing beauty

December 04, 2009 | Words By: Angela

openerSurf photography – good surf photography – somehow communicates all those complex, complicated and unique experiences we have in the ocean. Luciano Burin talks to leading Brazilian photographer Marcio David about the digital vs analogue debate and how to stand out from all the other snappers in an overcrowded line-up…

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Water technique

October 01, 2009 | Words By: Angela

blog-openerPainting in watercolour and riding a wave are activities connected within the same essence – making art with water. (Words by Luciano Burin – read this article in its original Portuguese on Luciano’s blog www.surfecult.blogspot.com)

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