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

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

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

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

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

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen


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Environmental programme reaches out

May 17, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

Surfers Against Sewage’s innovative environmental education programme will be visiting the North East of England from the 21st to 26th May, with the support of the Quiksilver Foundation. The SAS education team will be visiting locations from Mablethorpe to Newcastle, visiting schools and colleges along the way.

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Namibia Skeleton Coast

May 17, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A film by Eugene van der Elst, GOING LEFT shows the mixture of heavy barrels, wildlife and extremities of the African coastline. One question, was he chasing seals? If so, why?

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Almost 200 beaches offer Sewage Alert Service

May 15, 2012 |  Words By: Hugo

In only it’s 3rd year, SAS’s Sewage Alert Service will provide beach users with free real time information on raw sewage discharges available at almost 200 UK beaches from 15th May, the start of the bathing season.

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Drift meets… John Wesley

May 14, 2012 |  Words By: André Falcão

André Falcão sat down with one of the youngest of a new generation of independent shapers, John Wesley, on his first shaping trip to Portugal.

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Open your posture and stance

May 14, 2012 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

I returned home from the subcontinent three weeks ago, and as I focus my energy on the activities of ‘here and now’ my memories have been steadily fading.

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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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Surfilmfestibal 2012 sneak preview

May 08, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The tenth Surfilmfestibal in San Sebastian will be held this summer from May 31st to June 10th. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s on.

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Pugnacious!

May 08, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Jeff Raglus at Art Park Gallery. Opening Reception Friday 11 May 5pm – 9pm

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