Yes you read that right. The UK squaddies stopped Army manoeuvres, packed their flasks of tea and flew out to California to take on the might of the American military in the first international Red Bull Rivals Surf Comp.
A peak into the past with dramatic news presentation. Vintage surfing from the Pacific coastline of the 40s.
Our US crew have just published a gorgeous set of photos from NorCal designer/photographer/musician John Ryan. So if you fancy a change of scenery but can’t leave the office, do check it out.
There 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.
I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites.
SuperHaole is an unemployed surfer and photographer based in San Clemente, CA. He has missed quite a few set waves while trying to photograph rocks, birds, kelp, or a distant peak. If you see a barneyish guy in the lineup with a small camera around his neck, smile and wave. Drift applauds SuperHaole’s ethos - find out more at www.superhaole.com.
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Knowledge is Power
Gran Canaria: Drift discovers hundreds of hidden surf spots that can be yours alone to enjoy all year round.
Surfing 365
Drift speaks to Jim Heimann - cultural anthropologist, graphic design historian and author of a new publication TASCHEN’s 365 Day-by-Day Surfing.
Portugal Perfeito
Drift catches up with Portuguese genius photographer Hugo Silva
Reading shadows
A profile of shaper Chris Jones
Switch-Foot is back
The original seminal surf book Switch-Foot will be back in its third incarnation thanks to a Kickstarter campaign. It is nearly ten years (2005) since the first Switch-Foot book took to the surfing world, creating ripple effects wherever it went.
Morocco's best kept secret
Follow Alexandra Gossink as she uncovers the true Morocco.
The slabs of Ericeira
Portugal has a massive open secret... Follow Matt Button to discover what is going down.
The Gen Süden Project
This is the story of an epic coastal journey from North Germany down to Morocco in an old Fiat Ducato. As I am normally working as a video cameraman I really enjoyed concentrating on just photos without having an agenda in mind.
The Life Aquatic
Drift catches up with multi-award winning photographer Lucia Griggi whose office is the ocean and who is one of the most respected surf photographers in a male dominated industry.
Dawn Patrol
Homeless at fourteen, prison by eighteen, Jonny Gibbings endured a violent and difficult start to life, resulting in being illiterate until late teens. Now a published author Jonny talks to Drift and shares his lifelong passion for Surf.
Hawaii Heaven
Follow cameraman Mike Lacey as he takes on Hawaii. An amazing collection of photos from the spiritual home of surfing.
The Real Rio by Benoit Fournier
Rio de Janeiro is know throughout the world for its carnivals and beaches, swarming with beautiful, bronzed party-people. The images in our latest feature however, reveal the quality of its surf, which is undoubtedly among the world's most enticing.
