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

Mat Arney hooks up with some old friends to go feral on the Arabian Peninsula and hunt down some truly isolated swell. Words & photos: Mat Arney

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

From cliff-top vantage points to harbour hop-offs, beach-side hammocks to unglamorous car parks, Mat Arney raids his photo archive to document a different perspective in surfing

Chris Preston interviews Sydney's Matt Chojnacki. His surfing may be heavily influenced by the glories of the past, but to tag him as just another retro dude is missing the mark. Words: Chris Preston. Photos: Matt Johnson / thesealife.com.au

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


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Minds in the Water

August 15, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Join pro surfer Easkey Britton as she introduces the Irish premier of Surfers for Cetaceans’ new documentary Minds in the Water.

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Sydney Northern Beaches video

August 11, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

A video dedicated to all surfers and people of Sydney Northern Beaches, Australia.

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brothers and sisters // unite

August 10, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

We are not just a flock of neoprene in the line-up. We are a brotherhood. A sisterhood. A neighborhood. And with the strength in our numbers ~ we can create positive waves ~ not just surf them.
A fellow brother and sister need our help …

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Zinematik Surfing Day Three

August 09, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Once again we’re holding another day of surfing activities, making this our third session this summer. We’ve been extremely lucky considering the bad weather we’ve been having this year, and it seems we’ll be lucky one more time too.

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World Bellyboard Championship

August 08, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Now into it’s ninth consecutive year, the World Bellyboard Championship is held anually at Chapel Porth on the first Sunday of September.

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Ryan Lovelace is back

August 08, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

After a very successful trip last year, Ryan Lovelace of Point Concept Surfboards returns to Europe.

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Hollow balsa paddleboards

August 02, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Check out this attempt by Hollow Wooden Surfboards to make their first balsa wood stand up paddle board.

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Tom Wegener’s design award

August 01, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

The Seaglass Project Tuna, a finless Alaia-style surfboard from Global Surf Industries (GSI), has been announced the winner of a prestigious Australian International Design Award (AIDA), receiving the Design Award™ for design excellence.

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Echo Beach / Partners and Spade

July 26, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

You won’t find Echo Beach on any map. But for a band of surfers from Newport Beach, the stretch between 52nd and 56th street was an entire universe of ‘80s cool. Jamie Brisick’s book, “The Eighties at Echo Beach,” is a visual collection of the times with photography from Mike Moir.

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Oney and The Seven Ghosts Teaser

July 26, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

The youngest of 12 children, Oney grew up at Lakey Peak, Sumbawa – a surf break that was discovered in the 80’s by Ted Grambeau on a surf expedition.

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