Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

Meeting a legend is something few people have the opportunity to do. During a short stay in California last winter Dave Muir created his own luck in finding Skip Frye at home. He was welcomed in to take a look around. Words: Dave Muir Photos: Dave Muir and Skip Frye

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

Sean Mattison has a reputation as a designer, a coach, and a businessman. His competitive experience, retail background and knowledge acquired from testing hundreds of surfboards made him one of the most versatile surfers in California. Words: Rui Ribeiro.

Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio, celebrating as it does the commonplace, everyday aspects of surfing instead of monster swells and awesome barrels. Chris Preston chats to him about moments captured.


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Almost 200 beaches offer Sewage Alert Service

May 15, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

In only it’s 3rd year, SAS’s Sewage Alert Service will provide beach users with free real time information on raw sewage discharges available at almost 200 UK beaches from 15th May, the start of the bathing season.

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Drift meets… John Wesley

May 14, 2012 |  Words By: André Falcão

André Falcão sat down with one of the youngest of a new generation of independent shapers, John Wesley, on his first shaping trip to Portugal.

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Open your posture and stance

May 14, 2012 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

I returned home from the subcontinent three weeks ago, and as I focus my energy on the activities of ‘here and now’ my memories have been steadily fading.

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The offcuts initiative

May 09, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

In keeping with the parsimonious habits of the New England wood shop, Grain Surfboards have a lot of small pieces of wood piled around the shop in every spare corner in case they might come in handy for something.

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Surfilmfestibal 2012 sneak preview

May 08, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The tenth Surfilmfestibal in San Sebastian will be held this summer from May 31st to June 10th. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s on.

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Pugnacious!

May 08, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Jeff Raglus at Art Park Gallery. Opening Reception Friday 11 May 5pm – 9pm

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History made at the Walter Caloca Open

May 04, 2012 |  Words By: Serge Dedina

The first ever forum on the state of surfing in Baja California took place on March 30th at Cetys University in Ensenada.

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Celebrate the ocean at the Baja Bash

May 04, 2012 |  Words By: Serge Dedina

Join us on June 2, 2012, when WiLDCOAST will host our inaugural Baja Bash at the Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier on the San Diego harbor.

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