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

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

Devastated by more than a decade of civil war, the Republic of Liberia is still in a serious state of flux. Could surfing bring a new hope and more peaceful future to this West African nation? Words & photos: Nicholai Lidow & Kate Thomas. Additional photos: Ted Grambeau & Jamie Bott

Jeff Divine remembers the time when surfers were akin to outlaws, and his photographs capture the days of uncrowded line-ups, good vibes and barefoot living. Words: Michael Fordham Photos: Jeff Divine

The annual Fish Fry on Australia's Gold Coast gives shapers a non-commercial, non-competitive opportunity to come together and share ideas in a shameless celebration of the fabulous fish. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre


Fish Fry 2012

January 05, 2012 | Words By: Grant Newby

The next Alley Fish Fry will be held on Sunday March 4th 2012.

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Fish Fry night @ The Gold Coast Surf Museum

January 19, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Celebrate the fish surfboard at the 5th Annual Fish Fry at Currumbin on the Gold Coast, Sunday March 6th 2011.

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Rhemagraphics art show

July 14, 2010 | Words By: Howard

Rhemagraphics art show The Rhemagraphics Art of Surfing Show will be a celebration of the surfboard manufacturing industry, hopefully showcasing all boards of shape and size. The event is taking place to help out the Surfworld Museum and to celebrate the history of the surfing industry. So get your entries in.

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Wooden Board Day Currumbin Alley August 8th

June 08, 2010 | Words By: Angela

wooden_surfboards After the success of the first Wooden Board Day at Currumbin Alley last August, Grant Newby (of Fish Fry fame) decided to organise another for Sunday 8th of August in the park across the road from the beach.

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Fry up

March 17, 2010 | Words By: Chris S

fish-fry-2010-openerAfter waking up not so unusually late, my mood dropped with the sound of the rain on the roof on my van. I was shooting the 4th annual Alley Fish Fry on Australia’s Gold Coast, but I wasn’t going to allow a bit of rain to spoil the day. I’m a British surfer, goddammit, used to braving much worse conditions in search of a wave. This bit of drizzle was nothing to write home about.

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Coming soon

March 02, 2010 | Words By: Angela

opener1Join the likes of Robbie Kegel and the Gato Heroi crew at Currumbin on Sunday 14 March, as they and a whole bunch of fish freaks swap designs and ideas.

Check the Fish Fry blog for all the latest news. Anyone who can’t make it can check a full run down here on Drift just as soon as we can get it together. Meantime, here’s a selection of phots from last year’s Fry to whet your appetite…

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Alley Fish Fry 2010

January 18, 2010 | Words By: Angela

fish-fry-2010-poster-smallThose of you with a fish fetish take note: on Sunday 14 March, Currumbin Alley is THE place be as this year’s Alley Fish Fry will be in full swing. Come along and admire, covet, and generally find out more about some of the most fabulous incarnations of this fun little board…

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