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

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

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

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Surf Re-Evolution

August 24, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Grain Surfboard’s is proud to announce the list of confirmed special guests and schedule of events for one of the most unique surf festivals the East Coast has seen to date.


Along with Korduroy.TV, Grain has invited some of the most forward-thinkers they could find to join them at Long Sands Beach in York, Maine to see and try out re-evolutionary surfboards, after which the festivities decamp to the farm where Grain’s shop is located to share art, films, live music and ideas.

Confirmed Special Guests:
Entropy Resins
Pine Knot Surfboards
Spirare Surfboards
Misfit Pictures
Enjoy Handplanes

Meyerhoffer Designs
Cyrus Sutton – Korduroy.TV
Wegener Surfboards
Merchant’s Row Hand Planes
Endless Wave – Wax Buddy

Zero Waste Event:
This is Grain’s first zero-waste event – with the help of Ecomovement Consulting, Grain is shooting for nothing left over. That means everything recycled or composted- from start to finish.

Schedule of Events
10:00am to 2:00pm: Long Sands Beach Board Demos & General Merriment

4pm: Open Shop Tours, Surf Art Exhibition, Food and Beer

4:30pm: Glassing demo by Entropy Resins

5:30pm: 16mm film premiere by Cyrus Sutton Under The Sun in the barn

6:30pm: Panel Discussion with special guest shapers & builders

7:30pm: Live music by Speed of Sand

8:00pm: Second film premiere, Manufacturing Stoke by Pierce Kavanagh

9:30pm: Second set by Speed of Sand and Bonfire Merriment


Tickets: Online $12, day of $15

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE

 

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