Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

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

Rob Lion of Royal Surfboards and Paul Smith of Glide Surfboards in Cork, Ireland meet with Zephaniah Carrigg, purveyor of functional and beautiful surf craft, on a recent visit to the island. Photos: Danny O'Callaghan

Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

Four compadres take a New Zealand road-trip in search of lefts in a volcano's shadow… All aboard the good ship Peterson Threebeard with Dano, Purcho, Mud and Johnny.

Mat Arney hooks up with some old friends to go feral on the Arabian Peninsula and hunt down some truly isolated swell. Words & photos: Mat Arney


Alex Knost - California Summer

November 27, 2013 | Words By:

Alex Knost California SummerAlex Knost sliding his way through another California Summer.

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Cross pollination

January 27, 2010 | Words By: Angela

john-ryan-openerOur 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.

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Sharing is cool

October 07, 2009 | Words By: Rich

corazonvaqueroThere 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.

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inspiration too

August 06, 2009 | Words By: Chris P

coffee

Good strong espresso and another coffee table surf book.

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inspiration

July 27, 2009 | Words By: Chris P

inspiration1I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites.

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SuperHaole

July 03, 2009 | Words By: Angela

photo by superhaoleSuperHaole 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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Thelo Aiken

July 02, 2009 | Words By: Angela

sun on the ocean by thelo aikenFrom San Francisco to Bali, here are a few shots from Mr Thelo Aiken.

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