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London ad exec Tom Birmingham set off in November in search of adventure on the Southwest Indian coastline. Accompanied by guesthouse owners Ed and Sofie of Soul and Surf in Kerala, he soon found himself surfing uncharted waves to an audience of school children and fisherman. Words and Photos: Tom Birmingham

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)

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...


Get a signed copy of Switch Foot II

November 02, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Andrew Crockett, author of Switch Foot II, will be coming to the UK this winter. During his stay, he will be signing copies of his book, from his secret stash in Cornwall. A book which is not available anywhere now, except via the author, could be yours for Christmas.


Crockett’s first book ‘Switch-foot: Surfing, Art and Music’ (2005) was also an underground publication, not widely available, it is now fetching $250 on Amazon. Switch Foot II is heading in a similar direction. The book is a powerhouse of surfing art, photography and literature. Not aimed at the mainstream surfing media outlets, it exists as an indulgent rarity, casting a look back and forwards into the surfing world outside of the pro scene.

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George Greenough described it as “too heavy to hold in the bathtub,” and Bob Cooper remarked it “felt like the thing you find in the attic of the abandoned light keepers cottage” - a testament to its 368 pages of rarely-seen photography and masterful editing.

If you would like to get your own, signed copy then simply visit the Switch Foot web site and place your order. The total cost of the book is around $90, which is around £55, including the postage.


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