Surf
Shaun Tomson
Magic and Loss — There was a tipping point in surfing history when the door of possibility was busted open wide. And Shaun Tomson dealt the final blow. As the first South African World Champion, his transgressive energy helped legitimate surfing as a professional sport. But the determination he showed back then was nothing compared to what came next, when his family was rocked by tragedy.
Written by: Joe Donnelly
Sophie Hellyer
The Lynx Effect — UK surfer Sophie Hellyer's fronting of a new campaign for Lynx deodorant is far from progressive.
Written by: Ed Andrews
Meetup.com
Would like to meet... — London can be a lonely place. But thanks to community websites like meetup.com finding your tribe in the urban jungle has never been easier. These three internet groups are helping people connect in real life, no matter how obscure their passions are.
Written by: D’Arcy Doran
Jordy Smith
Green & Gold — Jordy Smith is a serious contender for the surfing world title. But no matter how high he climbs, the South African flag is never far behind.
Written by: Craig Jarvis
Cori Schumacher
Quintessential Girl — Cori Schumacher is a three-time Women’s World Longboard Champion. In 2011, she boycotted the ASP World Tour’s China event citing human rights concerns. She lives with her wife in North County, San Diego, and refuses to be sponsored so that, instead of being a mouthpiece for a brand, she can talk about what it’s really like to be a woman who surfs.
Written by: Cori Schumacher
Mickey Smith
Is Not A Legend — But in a world full of self-styled heroes the surf photographer defines the creed.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Handmade Boards
A Better Blank — From the dust-covered workshops of New England, two homegrown board companies are shaping an antidote to our plastic-coated shred world.
Written by: Jon Coen
Jack O'Neill
Material Man — New book on Jack O’Neill and his entrepreneurial path explores the origins of the hand-sewn suit.
Written by: Michael Fordham
DIY Surf Films
Against the Code — In a world where branded surf footage is amassing online, can the independent filmmaker still keep things DIY?
Written by: Chris Nelson
Cleveland Surf
Freshwater Frontier — A sun-loving surfer from the Californian coast heads inland to Cleveland, Ohio - where the waves are fickle and the water’s fresh - to meet the world’s most patient, dedicated crew.
Written by: Stefan Slater