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

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.

Crime and punishment, it's all relative. A brush with the law is nothing more for most of us than a speeding fine or curt telling off, but we're a very privileged bunch... Words & photos: Carly Lorente

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

Devastated by more than a decade of civil war, the Republic of Liberia is still in a serious state of flux. Could surfing bring a new hope and more peaceful future to this West African nation? Words & photos: Nicholai Lidow & Kate Thomas. Additional photos: Ted Grambeau & Jamie Bott

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Endless Summer Collectors Edition

July 25, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A collectors edition, 2 DVD pack consists of The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer Revisited, is now available to buy.

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Salinas Amstel Longboard Nights

July 25, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

The Vans Salinas Longboard Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary from July 28 - 30 in Spain. Situated in Piedra Blancas on the North Coast of Spain, Playa Salinas is the venue for what has become the biggest gathering of Longboard surfers in Europe.

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Minds in the Water in Newquay

July 25, 2011 |  Words By: Mark

Minds in the Water documents Dave ‘Rasta’ Rastavich’s five-year journey from apathetic pro to respected ocean activist. The film was shown in Newquay on the 17th July as part of an evening to raise environmental awareness, that started with a vegetarian buffet at the always fresh and funky Cafe Irie, and finished with a charity auction at the Chy Bar.

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Jeffries Bay alaia riding

July 25, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

European surfer Remi getting some waves at J-Bay.

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Surf Re-Evolution

July 21, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A unique Surf Re-Evolution event is planned for September 10th, presented by Grain Surfboards with KorduroyTV.

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Hidden wood

July 21, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Alaia shredding by Anthony Harouet, Jeremy Brasset and Coucou.

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Zinematik Surfing 11 Summer – Day 2

July 19, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This coming Friday, July 22nd, if the weather holds out, Xabier Irure will bring you day two of the Zinematik Surfing Summer.

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Steinriede claims Roxy Pro Longboard

July 18, 2011 |  Words By: Roxy

The outsider in the Roxy Pro final, Lindsay Steinriede (California, USA) claimed the 2011 Roxy Pro longboard event on her 28th birthday, and leaves France leading the ASP Women’s World longboard ratings with confidence towards a possible maiden world title next October.

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