Richard James and his brother Andrew recently finished shooting their first film, a surf trip of 30,000 kilometres along the west cost of Africa. Words and photos: Richard James

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

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

From WQS warrior to independent filmmaker via a AUS$27,000 debt, Johnny Abegg has trod an unconventional path through life so far, and proves that a relentlessly positive outlook and upbeat character can see you through the toughest times... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Johnny Abegg

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

Ben Merrington

July 02, 2009 | Words By: Angela

photo by ben merringtonBen Merrington is a freelance Graphic Designer, based in Bristol, UK.

“I use photography in most of my work. Experimentation with formats and approaches keeps me inspired and consistently returns to this medium. Do the best with what you have at the time and put yourself in odd positions, that’s kind of my approach to photography. When I was documenting these Saltwatersoul boards it was a typically miserable, British, wet-weather day, but the classic boards and natural setting were a combination that just worked out right.”

Check out Ben’s recent work www.ben-m.co.uk.

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Handcrafted by Sam Homfray in South Wales, UK, Saltwatersoul boards (www.saltwatersoul.com) are reminiscent of the iconic designs of the ’60s and ’70s. Sam produces timeless and experimental shapes, glassed in fully glossed, coloured resin pigments and tints.

   

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