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

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe discover Autumn's aquatic gifts in a late September road trip spanning France and Spain. Words: Mark Sankey. Photos and Design: Alexa Poppe

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

A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian has consistently refused to compromise the quality or the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck. He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard design and his reluctance to take the limelight. Words & photos: Jamie Bott

London ad exec Tom Birmingham set off in November in search of adventure on the Southwest Indian coastline. Accompanied by guesthouse owners Ed and Sofie of Soul and Surf in Kerala, he soon found himself surfing uncharted waves to an audience of school children and fisherman. Words and Photos: Tom Birmingham


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Jeff Rowley joins Cottage by the Sea

April 04, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

Jeff Rowley joins Curtis Stone and Cathy Freeman to become Cottage by the Sea Ambassador.

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Surfing Tropical Beats

April 02, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

In this much anti­cip­ated sequel to Surf­ing Bril­liant Corners, Sam Bleakley and the surf­EX­PLORE team take us on a roller­coaster ride through Gabon, India, Viet­nam, Algeria, China and Haiti, drum­ming up a trop­ical beat.

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Slow exposure

March 28, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

As the hyper-saturated surf,art and lifestyle market becomes increasingly competitive —thanks in large part to the Internet and the instant access provided by various forms of New New Media— practically everyone who is anyone has taken to employing some kind of a gimmick in an attempt to remain relevant and stand out from the crowd.

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Ben Haworth at home in Devon

March 26, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

He’s been galavanting around the planet, strutting his stuff and impressing the pants off everyone in Central America. But the cheeky little scampster will be hoggin’ your wave down at Saunton for the foreseeable, as he’s back home enjoying a run of good swell.

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Surf Action collaborates with local business

March 20, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

Surf Action Cornish military charity is very proud to announce a collaboration of Cornish firms that will have wider benefits in today’s tough economic climate. Slide 65 Surfboards kindly agreed to donate the time and skills to create two unique longboards and Seabase then generously offered the materials and finishing skills of their team based in Newquay.

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Back to the Hill

March 15, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

Kate and Luke Gerson, of Photogerson, just snuck up to Pitstop Hill, Mentawai. There was plenty of boozing, some fishing and the odd bit of surfing.

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Jeff Rowley goes left at Mavericks

March 15, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

Big wave surfer Jeff Rowley paddles into Mavericks left in California and becomes the first Australian to conquer this challenge.

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THE DEATH OF COOL cruiser

March 12, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

Originally from Brittany, in north west France, Clément Bouchonneau isn’t the type of guy who’d follow the yellow brick marketing road to the surf/skate industry. In addition to his geographical position, Clement chose to take the exact opposite direction to mass production, and to soulless product designs.

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Five months to Salinas

March 07, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

This year’s festival takes place from the 26th to the 29th of July. And to remind us of the festival’s raddness, here’s some of Elisa Routa’s shots from last year.

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Surfism: The fluid foundation of consciousness

March 07, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

This book is for the existential surfer who wants to ponder how reality is put together moment by moment. Words: Pierce Flynn, Ph.D

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