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

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.

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

In early 2008, longtime buddies Billy Hume, Jeff Myers, Joey Carter and Ben McBrien got together for a trip off the beaten track trip in search of waves and adventure. They headed for the icy waters of Alaska... Words: Jeff Myers Photos: Nick LaVecchia

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

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield


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Longboarding in the sun with dolphins

October 13, 2009 |  Words By: Inka Waves

opener3Two straight days of sunshine in Lima after five straight months of fog.

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My love for the inanimate

October 12, 2009 |  Words By: Chris S

opener2With only four days until I leave the not-so-sunny UK for a year in Australia, I am beginning to realise what I will miss about my life here. And I’m developing fondness for the strangest of things.

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a certain ratio..

October 09, 2009 |  Words By: Chris P

waiting1It struck me today, how little time i actually spend surfing

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Finisterre has a world record breaker

October 09, 2009 |  Words By: Finisterre

james_bowthorpeFinisterre product tester, James Bowthorpe has smashed the round the world cycle record by three weeks. FULL STORY »

EC takes UK to Court over CSOs

October 08, 2009 |  Words By: Howard

sas_panorama2SAS are pleased to hear the European Commission (EC) has decided to take the United Kingdom to the European Court of Justice over non-compliance with EU environment legislation.

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Salinas: The Gathering Of The Clans

October 08, 2009 |  Words By: Niega

fotona-openerguilleapandoWhat do longboarders from Málaga, California, Asturias, Tahiti, Devon and the Canary Islands have in common? That come the first weekend of August many of them will meet –along with hundreds others- in Salinas (Asturias, north coast of Spain) for another Festival de Salinas de Longboard.

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Salinas: The Gathering Of The Clans|Pictures

October 08, 2009 |  Words By: Guille

salinas-openHere’s a selection of shots from this year’s longboard festival at Salinas…

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Sharing is cool

October 07, 2009 |  Words By: Rich

corazonvaqueroThere are so many important and influential films, books and pieces of music out there, and so many new ones being created so frequently, that a lot of the time they will simply pass you by. But that’s the beauty of sharing – together we are stronger, we can look out for more of the good stuff.

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