Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

The Mentawais have given a lot to surfers; now it's time to give something back. Kate and Luke Gerson celebrate the beauty of these islands and highlight the continued need for aid following the recent earthquake.

Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

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


Calling cold water surfers!

July 16, 2013 | Words By: Ben Redpath

Calling cold water surfers!Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling on the UK surfing and recreational water sports community to support their calls for a longer bathing season, during which beach water quality is monitored to protect the health of those using it and to safeguard the environment.

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SAS call to refuse dredging proposals

June 20, 2013 | Words By: Ben Redpath

SAS Call To Refuse Dredging ProposalsJoin Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) in voicing concerns to Cornwall Council about Marine Minerals Limited’s commercial dredging proposal for the North Cornish on a new Facebook Causes petition.

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SAS call for Blue Flag withdrawal

August 12, 2010 | Words By: Staff Writer

Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling for 34 British beaches to be stripped of their Blue Flag status.

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SAS Release The WAR Report

August 04, 2010 | Words By: Hugo

Waves are resources Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are on Fistral beach today in Newquay with 2 tanks and smoking flares to mark the release their ground breaking WAR ((Waves Are Resources) Report.

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Whaling talks impasse

July 13, 2010 | Words By: Howard

More gloom on the subject of policing our oceans. Talks broke down regarding whaling at the IWC (International Whaling Commission) talks in Agadir.

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Where have all the fish gone?

March 08, 2010 | Words By: Howard

end_of_the_line A question touted around by the makers of an alarming but very open film about how we have decimated certain fish stocks throughout the globe. Awkward questions are asked, and not many answers given. A must see if you are an ocean lover.

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