A sign on the 130-year-old pier at Saltburn-by-the-Sea warns people not to jump off it. On a big surf day surfers make their way to the end of the sturdy 206 metre structure and jump like lemmings into the cold, murky North Sea. Words: Simon Palmer Photos: Ian Forsyth

Dreamt up over 20 years ago by Renaud and Thomas Cardinal, two French brothers with a passion for board making, UWL has grown to become one of the biggest factories in Europe, while building a reputation based on performance and quality. Rui Ribeiro talks with Renaud about the past, present and future of UWL...

Co-founder of the original Aussie counter-culture surf bible, Tracks, and director of 'Morning of the Earth', Alby Falzon lives up to his reputation as the spiritual father of the alternative surf lifestyle. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Courtesy of Alby Falzon

Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II', a tribute to surfing's counter-culture.

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

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)

Devon Lanes and Longboards

February 27, 2010 | Words By: Howard

devon_lanes_and_longboards Andy Haworth’s latest project gets an update and trailers, before this summer’s release.


Andy Haworth, of Ben Haworth fame, is creating a film dedicated to life and surfing in Devon, featuring some of the UK’s best longboard sliders, including Ashley Braunton, Phil Hill, Ben Skinner and Elliot Dudley amongst others.

The film documents the surfing community in Devon, through all of the seasons, portraying the beauty and welcoming nature of the Devon surfing life.

Please visit the web site for more information.

     

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  1. ian morrison says:
    July 24, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Watching this brought back memories of 1966.I lived and worked in North Devon at the time and became a keen member of the Woolacombe SLSC.

    As I said, long waves and long nights waiting for a swell to come in.Catch it first at saunton, follow in around to Croyde then jump in the car andd head for Woolacombe and hope it had kept its shape.

    ‘Happy days.’Best happy days when I went with other members of the club to Porthowan for the Cornish open in the late summer.

    I’m sixty seven years of age now but as I said those were some of the best days in my life.Great lifestyle and great people.

    All you guys and gals keep up the good work and ‘keep the faith.’

    ‘Happy surfing’ and may you always catch the final wave.

    Ian morrison

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