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

Four compadres take a New Zealand road-trip in search of lefts in a volcano's shadow… All aboard the good ship Peterson Threebeard with Dano, Purcho, Mud and Johnny.

From Gerry Lopez to machine shaping and the retro scene, Tim Stafford chews the fat with UK surf veteran - and mighty leader of the Foam Asylum - Nigel Semmens

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

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

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.


The offcuts initiative

May 09, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

In keeping with the parsimonious habits of the New England wood shop, Grain Surfboards have a lot of small pieces of wood piled around the shop in every spare corner in case they might come in handy for something.

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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.

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Surf Re-Evolution

July 21, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

A unique Surf Re-Evolution event is planned for September 10th, presented by Grain Surfboards with KorduroyTV.

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The Grain Surfboards Rollin’ Nolan Tour

June 04, 2010 | Words By: Howard

n-600x4501 Reporting on the Grain Surfboards Rollin’ Nolan Tour: some introspective thoughts by Nolan – past tour happenings – and the last few stops coming up…
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Radio Free Nolan On the Air

May 24, 2010 | Words By: Howard

grain3 In the interest of keeping people posted up on his whereabouts over the next month or so, we’ve handed over our Facebook and Twitter accounts to Rollin’ Nolan Collins. Maybe that’s a mistake… but we’lll see…

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Rollin’ through Cape Cod and Long Island

May 20, 2010 | Words By: Howard

grain2 …Keepin tabs on Nolan…

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Grain Rollin’ Nolan Ramble is underway

May 19, 2010 | Words By: Howard

grainThe burly boys down the road at Grain Surfboards are at it again. This past weekend marked the launch of their Rollin Nolan East Coast Ramble – heading from their home office (barn) in Maine to the Outer Banks – stopping along the way to spread the stoke and leave some sawdust to find their way back home…

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