A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

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.

During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


The best goods | Indonesia & Indian Ocean

November 27, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Some surf guides just don’t cut the mustard. This one however, cuts the mustard, spreads it on some toast and tantalises your hydrocephalic taste buds until you can’t take it anymore and book a ticket.


We see a lot of surf guides come and go. Most don’t demand much attention, but the Low Pressure books go an extra mile. It’s not always the information that makes a book great, but how that information is presented. Sure, anyone can find out where to go surfing in Indonesia, sometimes we feel like we’ve visited a destination simply through other travellers stories. But Low Pressure pay a lot of attention to layout, contextual information, graphical signs and clear presentation of information. If you’re not an expert, you do find your way around the book very quickly and learn where and how to read the symbols and charts. The guides are consciously big, so that you can take advantage of the information. The photos and words are current and the entire package does itself justice.

This chapter in their portfolio covers the Bay of Bengal, the Maldives, Madagascar and Mauritius, parts of Sri Lanka and Southern India as well as the well-trodden and slightly crumbling surf dream of Indonesia. Get packing.

Visit The Stormrider Surf Guide to Indonesia


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