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Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

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

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

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

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Environment

Lights, camera… action!!

February 15, 2010 | Words By: Niega

opener1The Amstel Surfilm Festibal8 – 2010 (Donostia – San Sebastián, June 10-13) is ready to roll!!

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Sunrise Point, Japan under threat

February 11, 2010 | Words By: Howard

tetrapods1 Adding tetrapods to the ocean is a controversial method of protecting coastline and coastal structures. But in Japan, the surfers are about to lose another wave.

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Soundings by Save the Waves Coalition

February 11, 2010 | Words By: Howard

soundings Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson and Dave Rastovich have produced a short film focussing on the life of a surfer and activist, and what it means to be fighting hard for conservation.

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Kabul’s first Skate school – Skateistan

February 09, 2010 | Words By: Finisterre

skateistan Finisterre has been busy forging links with the emerging Afghanistan Skatescene. Skateistan is Kabul’s first skateboarding school.

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Ocean acidification

February 08, 2010 | Words By: Howard

ocean_acidification Thought global warming just affected your ability to surf your local break? Think again. One of the biggest problems with global warming is not just sea levels rising, but the ph levels changing radically. Sigourney Weaver explains all…

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SAS celebrate inclusion in Marine Bill

February 04, 2010 | Words By: Hugo

sas_marine_billToday clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are celebrating the Scottish Government recognising recreational water users’ need for a voice on Regional Planning Partnerships within the Scottish Marine Bill after this mornings SAS action at Holyrood.

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SAS pushes for Marine Bill inclusion

February 04, 2010 | Words By: Hugo

marine_bill_sasSurfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners are amplifying the voice of Scottish recreational water users and pushing for their inclusion within the Scottish Marine Bill.

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Not just surfers, not just sewage

February 01, 2010 | Words By: Hugo

sas1-openerHey everyone, this is SAS’s inaugural contribution to the surf/environmental blogsphere that is Drift, and we’re very much looking forward to sharing all our latest news, campaigns and more with you as the months roll by.

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Act now

January 24, 2010 | Words By: Angela

photo by jamie bottResidents of the St Merryn area were last week made aware of a worrying planning application to put in a drainage [including treated sewage] pipe flowing onto the beach at Booby’s Bay in North Cornwall, which if granted will damage the surrounding area, the beach and the water quality, reports Adrian Philips of Fluid Juice. [Photo by Jamie Bott.]

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Queen Bee

January 22, 2010 | Words By: Katy

belinda-baggsAustralian longboarder Belinda Baggs’ graceful surfing style makes her one of the most instantly recognisable female gliders. Deeply insightful and highly in tune with nature and her surroundings, her love of the ocean has not only seen her surfing waves all over the world but also try to give a little back, offering help by bringing supplies to communities struggling in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami and acting as an ambassador for environmental awareness.

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