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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

Luciano Burin catches up with Junior Faria, a pro surfer breaking the Brazilian mould, whose atmospheric photographs capture the happiness and freedom of surfing.

...in the age of the programmable hand. San Diego's Josh Hall explains why he has chosen to tread the well-worn path of hand-shaping, in conversation with Andy Smith. Photos: Garrett Highhouse, T. Colla, Ryan Tatar

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)

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

The annual Fish Fry on Australia's Gold Coast gives shapers a non-commercial, non-competitive opportunity to come together and share ideas in a shameless celebration of the fabulous fish. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


Art

Secret Wars

July 01, 2010 | Words By: Clare J Hughes

secret_wars Promoter and Founder, Terry Guy, compares it to the Championships League, but for Art. Imagine the plastic seats and confines of a stadium where the penchant for wearing cloned coloured tops with numbers is replaced with gritty, interesting architecture and imaginative yet co-ordinated couture and you are one step closer to experiencing one side of a Secret War. Photos: Louis du Mont

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Point Never #2

June 27, 2010 | Words By: Howard

point_never Jimmy Newitt’s independent publication, you’ve seen #1, now find time for #2.

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Stories from the North Sea

June 20, 2010 | Words By: Chris Mcclean

doggerlandThe North Sea has a rich if somewhat short and inconsistent surfing history. Like the inconsistent waves that grace our Northerly shores. From hidden world-class spots to thumping beach-breaks and from ex-world champs to heroic explorers. The North Sea has its fair share of varied landscapes, classic spots, characters, legends, and myths.

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Museum of British Surfing launches new web site

June 19, 2010 | Words By: Howard

museum_british_surfing The Museum of British Surfing is stoked to launch its new branding and website, part of the development work funded by Leader 4 Torridge & North Devon.

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if6was9

June 09, 2010 | Words By: Howard

if6was9 Bristol-born skater and artisan of shape Neil Randall gets the facts down on (virtual) paper with editor at large Chris Preston, all washed down with a large dose of photographic mastery from Dane Peterson. What more could you ask for on Drift’s rebirth anniversary?

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Rio Breaks

June 09, 2010 | Words By: Angela

rio_breaks Can you surf your way out of a slum? Shannon Denny quizzes first-time filmmaker Vince Medeiros on the making of the documentary Rio Breaks.

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Curt Morgan’s Brain Farm

June 08, 2010 | Words By: Howard

creators_project The Creators Project meets Curt Morgan, Brain Farm founder and digital action-sports film pioneer.

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Amstel Surfilm Festibal8 update

June 07, 2010 | Words By: Niega

opener2010The  AMSTEL Surfilm Festibal8 2010 -June 3/4 & 9/13, Donostia - San Sebastián (Basque Country, Spain)- has gotten off to a great start.

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Three Words

June 04, 2010 | Words By: Howard

three_words A surf film that documents the positive impact surfing has on lives. Filmed on the East coast of Scotland and the North East of England. A stark contrast to some of the perfect waves in surf films from around the globe, Three Words offers an insight into living and surfing around the area.

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Eating Waves @ Driftwood Gallery, Newquay

May 29, 2010 | Words By: Howard

driftwood_gallery21 Driftwood Gallery hosts an opening evening with music by Neil Halstead and Tom Mounsey, on 30th July from 6pm until 9pm.

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