A profile of shaper Chris Jones: If you surf sooner or later you’ll end up at Chris Jones’ door. Who else can offer you fifty years of shaping experience? Who else was there at the beginning? CJ, legendary shaper/surfer, rugby fanatic, pasty connoisseur is this morning sanding down a vintage Tiki for restoration.

Following the demise of Clark Foam, 'eco' boards and alternatives to petro-chemical products have been the focus of developments in surfboard technology. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

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]

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

James Bowden kissed goodbye to Blighty and set off for Tasmania's wild in January this year. He shares some of his findings along the way with his own distinctive style.

God Went Surfing with The Devil is a film by Alex Klein, which documents the war-torn region of Gaza. At a time when tensions are high, this film investigates the attitudes and aspirations of a small pocket of people where surfing removes socio-political divisions and lets the ocean carry their aspirations for peace.

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson


John John Florence wins the Quiksilver Pro France


October 06, 2014 | Words By:

asp_final-thumbJohn John Florence claimed victory at the Quiksilver Pro France in 8 to 10 foot barrels at Le Gardian.
Florence proved himself, throughout the competition, as a force to be reckoned with. He consistently posted the highest scores of each round and stayed calm and comfortable in ever changing conditions.
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John John Florence dominates at the Quiksilver Pro France


October 04, 2014 | Words By:

asp_thumbLe Gardian delivered 8 to 10 foot waves for the Quiksilver Pro today, completing round five and the opening two heats of the quarterfinals.
Current world No.8, John John Florence, was on incredible form — eliminating the reigning three-time world champ, Mick Fanning, in round five with a near perfect 19.90 heat total; before besting Kolohe Andino in the quarterfinals.
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Inspiring performances as Le Gardian turns on for the Quiksilver Pro


October 03, 2014 | Words By:

asp_thumbThe current No.1 Gabriel Medina was on form in France. He continued his incredible run — narrowly escaping a round three bout with Jeremy Flores, only before reasserting his dominance in round four.
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The French leg of the ASP continues


September 29, 2014 | Words By:

quiksilver_thumbThe Quiksilver Pro continued today for the last three remaining heats of round 2 and the opening four heats of round three, in three-to-five foot conditions at Les Gardians.
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World’s best take to the water as the Quiksilver Pro Continues


September 28, 2014 | Words By:

quik_thumbThe second instalment of the Quiksilver Pro France got underway in pristine three-to-four foot conditions, for nine heats of round two. Some of the world’s best surfers took to the waves at Les Gardians in order to fight for a spot in round three.
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Big airs and big upsets at the opening day of the Quiksilver Pro


September 26, 2014 | Words By:

asp_quiksilver_thumbIt was an exciting first day of competition at the Quiksilver Pro France, with quality performances and a handful of big upsets.
The world’s best surfers took to the lineup at Les Gardians in clean three-to-four foot conditions.
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London Surf / Film Festival 2014 line up announced


September 24, 2014 | Words By:

LSFF_thumbStephanie Gilmore will be attending this year to present the European Premiere of ‘Stephanie in the Water’ at the festival!
That first shiver of Autumn is in the air and with it comes the promise of a fresh stream of low pressures to awaken the coast and light up the darkening dawns of the British Isles.  In celebration of this hallowed season the London Surf / Film Festival, Presented by Reef, is delighted to announce the official selection of International features for 2014.
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ASP Trestles 2014: Flair and air in the SoCal sun


September 23, 2014 | Words By:

trestles_thumbTavarua and J-Bay are too exotic. Chopes is just too mental. Lower Trestles however is just perfect. A sublime peak splitting left and right across a pebble bottom so flawlessly that about a million people fight for a wave every set. And to those who can find a wave it is a watery skate park drenched in SoCal sunshine.
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