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

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

Drift tracked down Mark Jeremias and Jason Baffa, directors of ‘Singlefin: Yellow’, to talk about their new project, ‘One California Day’, and find out their thoughts on surf culture and tradition from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Words: Jamie Bott

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson

In Senegal the deserts of North Africa meet the jungles of the tropics. It's an open–minded Islamic country of many cultural experiences and idiosyncrasies; it's also one of the safest and democratic countries in Africa. And of course there's the surf... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe


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Vincent Duvignac | enjoy the simple things of life

April 16, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

After one year without a major sponsor, Vincent Duvignac still loves surfing as much now, as he did when he first discovered the ocean as a kid. Who needs a sponsor?

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SAL film festival in Lisbon

April 16, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

After the first and very successful edition of SAL | Surf At Lisbon Film Fest 2012 at the prestigious São Jorge Cinema in the heart of beautiful Lisbon the annual Surf at Lisbon Surf Festival has officially started preparations for its second edition.

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Call for beach clean volunteers this summer

April 16, 2013 |  Words By: Hugo

SAS, Ben Fogle and Barefoot Wine are leading the way in a campaign to keep Britain’s beaches ‘barefoot friendly’ in 2013.

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Ben Haworth up close

April 11, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A video portrait of Ben Haworth surfing in Devon, filmed with Go Pro camera equipment at Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay.

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Ty Williams limited edition print

April 11, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Friends of Drift US and all round nice chap, Ty Williams has created a limited edition print for sale with The Art Park.

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Congratulations to Thomas Campbell

April 11, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Art Park and Atlantic are pleased to announce that the next Art Park/Atlantic Artist in Residence will be American artist, Thomas Campbell.

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Anything Sing

April 11, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Anything Sing is an attempt to rise above that chaos by creating our own environments and settings. On different surfaces. New canvases. On concrete. On walls. On water. On arms, with ink. Permanently. Like moments.

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Surfers witness increase in marine pollution

April 02, 2013 |  Words By: Hugo

Concern about marine pollution and conservation is growing amongst UK surfers, a recent online survey aimed at the surfing public has shown.

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