A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

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.

"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


Fish Fry 2012

January 05, 2012 | Words By: Grant Newby

The next Alley Fish Fry will be held on Sunday March 4th 2012.

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Wooden Board Day 2011

August 11, 2011 | Words By: Grant Newby

This year’s 3rd annual wooden surfboard day was a great success. It all started with Saturday night at the Gold Coast Surf Museum where three very talented shapers and board builders shared their talent and experiences with the 100 odd people gathered.

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The wooden surfboard night

July 11, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

This is great opportunity to meet other people interested in building and riding wooden surfboards of all kinds. Saturday 6th August 6.30pm for a 7pm start $10 admission to the Museum includes one cold drink.

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The 2011 Alley Fish Fry

March 11, 2011 | Words By: Howard

A gathering of board shapers from all over the world to Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast Australia. A non competitive and non commercial event involving board riders and builders of these sweet craft. Grant Newby sent us this little film.

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Fish Fry night @ The Gold Coast Surf Museum

January 19, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Celebrate the fish surfboard at the 5th Annual Fish Fry at Currumbin on the Gold Coast, Sunday March 6th 2011.

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Grant Newby talks to Richard Harvey

June 24, 2010 | Words By: Howard

richard_harvey1 Grant Newby, instigator of the Alley Fish Fry, talks to Richard Harvey about the melting pot of ideas on tap.

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Wooden Board Day Currumbin Alley August 8th

June 08, 2010 | Words By: Angela

wooden_surfboards After the success of the first Wooden Board Day at Currumbin Alley last August, Grant Newby (of Fish Fry fame) decided to organise another for Sunday 8th of August in the park across the road from the beach.

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Fry up

March 17, 2010 | Words By: Chris S

fish-fry-2010-openerAfter waking up not so unusually late, my mood dropped with the sound of the rain on the roof on my van. I was shooting the 4th annual Alley Fish Fry on Australia’s Gold Coast, but I wasn’t going to allow a bit of rain to spoil the day. I’m a British surfer, goddammit, used to braving much worse conditions in search of a wave. This bit of drizzle was nothing to write home about.

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