Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

Ireland's fierce and unpredictable breaks have been valued by its home-grown big wave riders for some years now, but competition has been a long time coming. All that changed with the inaugral Mullaghmore Tow Session 2011. Conn Osborne got in harm's way to steal a photo essay.

Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

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

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich


Broken Dreams at Bastion Point

November 22, 2013 | Words By:

Broken Dreams at Bastion PointBastion Point, in VIctoria, Australia, has entered the second sad week of witnessing the continued destruction of their beloved home point. After more than 10 years of fighting ill conceived plans for a new breakwater and boat ramp at Bastion Point, bulldozers have begun their task of destroying a national treasure.

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What if the Next Wave Never Comes?

October 14, 2013 | Words By:

What if the Next Wave Never Comes?​The death of surfing - Surfers Against Sewage launches new Protect Our Waves images by Scott Rhea.

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Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittal

September 24, 2013 | Words By:

Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittalIn July 2012 an incident occurred in the paper factory Smurfit Kappa. The prefect authorised the release of blackish water into the ocean via the Wharf de la Salie. On the 2nd September 2013, the Criminal Court of Bordeaux discharged the company responsible for the pollution of water ways in Lacanau, Leyre and Bassin d’Arcachon! Surfrider has decided to appeal this decision so Smurfit can finally be convicted.

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Endangered Du​tch surf spots​

September 12, 2013 | Words By:

Endangered Du​tch surf spots​Although the Netherlands don’t come to mind as a great country for surfing there are a few surfspots that can go off from time to time. Two of them are about to dissapear under 2 million cubes of sand meant to protect the coastal area.

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SAS- #SIGNFORIT

September 04, 2013 | Words By:

SAS- #SIGNFORITWant to get exclusive tracks from Jack Johnson, Ben Howard & Gabrielle Aplin? #SIGNFORIT. Want to be in with the chance of winning one of Kelly Slater’s personal surfboards? #SIGNFORIT.
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SAS release Sewage Alert Service app

August 24, 2013 | Words By:

SAS release Sewage Alert Service appSurfers Against Sewage release innovative nationwide sewage pollution warning service.
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SAS - Cold Water Beach Clean Series

August 22, 2013 | Words By:

SAS - Cold Water Beach Clean SeriesSurfers Against Sewage (SAS) believe protecting our beaches from marine litter needs year-round volunteer action.
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SAS Meeting on Wind Farm​ Surf Impacts

August 09, 2013 | Words By:

SAS Meeting on Wind Farm​ Surf ImpactsSurfers Charity invites Bournemouth & Isle of Wight water sports community to meeting on wind farm surf impacts study.

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