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

Richard James and his brother Andrew recently finished shooting their first film, a surf trip of 30,000 kilometres along the west cost of Africa. Words and photos: Richard James

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.

During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

The Mentawais have given a lot to surfers; now it's time to give something back. Kate and Luke Gerson celebrate the beauty of these islands and highlight the continued need for aid following the recent earthquake.

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott


Newquay’s first ART8 festival

April 10, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

The mention of Newquay will for many people conjure up negative images of summer season excess. Yet the town has much more to offer. Art 8 will link the town’s business community with the artist quarter to celebrate and showcase the wealth of hidden creative talent.

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Mario Pinheiro

July 08, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Mario Pinheiro finished an MA in Illustration & Animation at Kingston University, London, and currently lives and works in Porto, Portugal.

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Rhino Cutting

May 15, 2011 | Words By: Droog79

“No endangered animals were harmed in the making of this artwork.”

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Surfrider Japan benefit art show

March 17, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Justin “Scrappers” Morrison has organised a little art show to help raise some money for Surfrider Japan and the good work they have ahead.

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The 4th M.I.A.C.S. Is On This Weekend

May 05, 2010 | Words By: Niega

openerThe M.I.A.C.S. (International Surf Art Market) is starting this Friday in Biarritz.

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Assaf Iglesias

April 21, 2010 | Words By: Angela

assaf-iglesiasAssaf Iglesias recently introduced himself to Drift, and we loved his work so much that we wanted to share it with the world…

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West country colours

April 12, 2010 | Words By: Mark

steve-ppSteve Plydell-Pearce (aka Steve PP) is an impressionist artist and former animator living an envious lifestyle by the beach in Woolacombe – painting and surfing the inspiring littoral of North Devon.

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Tristan Mausse

March 29, 2010 | Words By: Niega

opener4I started following Tristan Mausse through his blog back when he was glassing for the French brand UWL. Shortly after he left Europe with his girlfriend to travel the world, and they settled down for an extended surf/work trip in Australia, (…)

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