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

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

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

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

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

Meeting a legend is something few people have the opportunity to do. During a short stay in California last winter Dave Muir created his own luck in finding Skip Frye at home. He was welcomed in to take a look around. Words: Dave Muir Photos: Dave Muir and Skip Frye


Sight | Sound

June 28, 2011 | Words By: Chris P

A review of a new film…..

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Little packets of stokefulness…

April 12, 2011 | Words By: Chris P

A little while ago I rolled into the car park half an hour before dusk, not expecting much, not really expecting a rideable wave if i’m honest. Sea breezes were still blowing and at first sight they were crumbling barely knee high waves. Seconds before I turned tail and headed home, a set came through, hit the best bank on the beach and a familiar silhoueted figure carved it up smoothly with tip time and drop knee.

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bada bing

March 28, 2011 | Words By: Chris P

A few thoughts on my 9’4 Bing log…..

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greyscale

January 06, 2011 | Words By: Chris P

As the winter sets in and the colours of summer are long gone, it’s easy to sink into reverie and dreams of warmer climes, but maybe there’s still happiness to be found within the monotone seascape.

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Flying the friendly ghost

September 21, 2010 | Words By: Chris P

Anyone with even half an idea of current trends in surfing outside the all encompassing thruster movement will doubtless be aware of the emergence of the mini simmons as a new branch on the board design tree, yet few people outside of California will have ridden one.

Given my well documented obsession with surfboard design i was really interested to find out more about them.
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The stylist

September 13, 2010 | Words By: Chris P

Testing the latest generation of Nineplus suits.

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Fusion: a barrel-fest of epic proportions

July 27, 2010 | Words By: Chris P

Brit filmaker Ross Johns unleashes his first solo effort. It could be the best showcase of British surfing and British waves seen to date

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