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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].

Tucked away at the top of a hill near Gwenver beach in Cornwall, Skewjacks was the definitive 1970s surf camp. Drift took four of its founding fathers - Dicky, Harvey, Jamo and Mickey - to the pub and reminisced about good times gone by. Words: Jamie Bott Credit & thanks to Graham Shephard & Mel Sedgwick

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

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Joe Curren is the surfing equivalent of old growth, his style in the water and behind a lens is deeply rooted, contemplative and quietly powerful. Jair Bortoleto caught up with Joe to talk about family, travel, and shooting analogue in the digital age. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Joe Curren

“I'm not interested in formulae when it comes to surfing and art.” Ryan Lovelace talks to Chris Preston about trusting your eyes, hands, and feet, and adding another leaf to the weird-hull-alternative-vibe-tree. Photos: Morgan Maasen, Brandon DiPierri & Ryan Lovelace

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Music Film Events

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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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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Clare Rojas at Ikon Gallery

February 09, 2010 | Words By: Howard

clare_rojas The American born artist, married to Barry McGee of Adidas/Chinese controversy, is holding an exhibition in the UK until 21st March at Ikon in Birmingham.

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UK water companies appeal CSO ruling

January 19, 2010 | Words By: Howard

sas_cso_smallClean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) were on hand to greet water company executives with the walk of shame as they entered the appeal hearing today.

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New playlist online now

January 12, 2010 | Words By: Rich

playlistA brand spanking new Drift playlist is now available, featuring the talents of the folk at Friend of Mine

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Little Black Wheels giveaway

January 06, 2010 | Words By: Howard

little_black_wheelsHad the chance to read the Drift Feature interview with Mick Waters on the US Edition yet? No, well then before going any further, take a few minutes and check out Jair Bortoleto’s interview with Mick here.

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“___” Tour wrap up

January 03, 2010 | Words By: Howard

_mg_9361Photos from the “___” tour, Johnny Abegg’s film which moves the focal point of surfing right away from the usual images and empty quotes of the world tour. FULL STORY »

Switch-Foot by Andrea Allan

December 17, 2009 | Words By: Angela

opener7If you’re around Newcastle this Christmas, check out Andrea Allan’s exhibition at the Trent Gallery (19 December to 29 January), which celebrates the rich surf culture around Tynemouth Longsands.

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“___”

December 16, 2009 | Words By: Mark

opener6Johnny Abegg, the free-surfing, free-thinking, filmmaking whizz whom I spoke with this summer for Drift has now turned out a new film project, “___”, which he’s currently touring around a select few locations in Australia.

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Act on global warming with Surfrider

December 09, 2009 | Words By: Howard

surfriderCopenhagen is under way, leaders from all nations are present, and the WCT surfers joined Surfrider for the Seal the Deal! campaign.

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