Drift contributer Tim Conibear and South African champion free diver Hanli Prinsloo have just launched their Soccer Surf Road Trip blog.
Taking an alternative look at the World Cup festivities, the blog aims give an insight beyond vuvuzela horns and mega-stadiums.
Over a weekend in Cape St Francis during the South African longboarding championships, I caught up with all-time favourite friend, surfer and traveller Andrew David Bance. We got chatting about life, the present, the future and the love of his life… surfing.
Adam Edwards reports on a surfing organisation that is bringing hope to some of South Africa’s poorest children.
Dark days sneak in and stay for only short moments in our lives, but when those days come, just like any other, we need to face them – head on.
Tim Conibear eyes a South African set up, and fancies a go. Soon after he found himself examining his own approach and the outlook of the inner circle who patrol this wave.
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Water… check. Head lamp… check. Climbing gear… check. Camera… check. By mid afternoon, our backpacks were stashed with everything we needed for a memorable expedition.
Three jewellery ranges have been designed, created and delivered – it has been an incredibly busy season, meeting up with new-found designers, artists and buyers. As an artist and jeweller it was exciting and fascinating, but as a traveller and outdoor junkie it left me a bit parched. So instead of the usual chilled weekend at home pondering life in all its many permutations, I decided to go experience and explore them instead. After two months of solid designing it was time to fill my creative cup.
She’s a fickle mistress the sea. And like the worst of them, when you’ve had enough and are ready to walk away, she’ll draw you right back in, only deeper than before.
I recently started au-pairing for a little bit of extra income. During the quiet months in Knysna I make an effort to source an out-of-the-ordinary challenge to couple with endless drawing, writing, photo exploration, skate park inspiration and as much outdoor time as I can possibly fit into one day.
You meet some amazing people through surfing. Venturing far from the beaten path in search of empty and un-crowded waves, you encounter all kinds of weird and wonderful people who live off-beat lives under the radar. There is an authenticity to these people, and you get a real feel for the countries you visit. This is what makes the search all the more rewarding, this is what inspires me to keep searching.
Hands, hearts and minds
Meet Zephaniah Carrigg, purveyor of functional and beautiful surf craft.
La-La Kernow style
A photo essay of Cornish Alaia riding
September Sessions
Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe discover Autumn's aquatic gifts
Bonzer guys
Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection.
Salt & wax
Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio.
Fathers & Sons
A world away from the average commercial surf competition, Fathers & Sons celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit.
