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

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

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

When it comes to surfcraft there's a newcomer making waves. Drift discovers the new world of handplaning with Cornwall's finest craftsmen. Words: Clare Howdle

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

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott


The Northern Collective. #7: Jeremy Koreski

July 12, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

SBC Surf photo editor Jeremy Koreski has made his mark on a profession in which it’s almost impossibly hard to make a name for yourself. Of the few notable Canadian surf photographers, Koreski is the most well known, and not only over in Canada.

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The Northern Collective. #6: Scotty Sherin

July 05, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

Scotty Sherin is one of the fastest rising stars in the Canadian surf scene, but he hasn’t gotten there with his surfing. Although talented on a board, it’s his aptitude behind the lens that has garnered him worldwide attention.

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The Northern Collective. #5: Sepp Bruhwiler

June 28, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

It seems the Bruhwiler family has something special in their blood. Sepp Bruhwiler grew up on Chesterman’s Beach in Tofino, B.C. At the tender age of six, he pulled on a wetsuit and started on the road to becoming one of the top surfers in Canada.

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The Northern Collective. #4: Noah Cohen

June 21, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

Usually during an interview, the interviewee knows that you’re there to talk about him. The hardest part about interviewing Noah Cohen was getting him to talk about himself. His flair in the water is only outshone by his humble attitude out of it. As one of the youngest up-and-comers in the Canadian surf scene, Noah has consistently set the bar for progressive surfing.

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The Northern Collective. #3: Raph Bruhwiler

June 14, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

A staple of the Canadian surf scene since his mid-teens, Raph Bruhwiler shoulders much of the responsibility for raising the Canadian professional surfing bar to where it is now. Raph has cemented himself as one of the hardest charging surfers in the cold water scene, gaining international acclaim for his style, his attitude, and interminable passion for surfing off our rugged coast.

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The Northern Collective. #2: Peter Devries

June 07, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

No slouch went it comes to surfing, Peter Devries has been well known among surfers north of the border. If you’re from Canada and you surf, you’ve been hearing about him for years. But it wasn’t until his fairytale win at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada in 2009 that he became a household name.

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The Northern Collective. #1. Nico Manos

June 01, 2011 | Words By: Alexander Haro

Say hello to Alexander Haro, from BC. Over the next few weeks he’ll be sharing his thoughts about surfers from Canada. Some you’ll know, some you won’t. We kick off week one with Nova Scotian Nico Manos.

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