[Welcome to ‘On Reefs’ a new series of stories exploring the hidden quirks and perils of reefs around the world through the personal experiences of those who know them in intimately.] In the two decades since the mutant slab at Shipstern Bluff was first unveiled to the surfing world, its ascent into legend has owed […]
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Mark McInnis On Losing His Life’s Work In A Wild Fire
[Earlier this year, we featured Mark McInnis’ portfolio in Vol. 258. Right now you can get both our 2020 print volumes alongside a limited edition t-shirt, beanie or mug as part of our range of Wavelength gift sets.] Mark McInnis grew up in Bend, Oregon, passing his youth among the mossy forests, lakes and snowy […]
On Reefs: Ben Skinner & The Bagpipe’s Sinkhole
[Welcome to ‘On Reefs’ a new series of stories exploring the hidden quirks and perils of reefs around the world through the personal experiences of those who know them in intimately.] Bagpipe, originally named for its likeness to the Banzai, is a short, intense left hander that breaks onto a shallow shelf of uneven sandstone […]
The Real Stories Behind The Internet’s Most Viral Surf Shots – Part II
A little while back we set out on a quest to uncover some of the stories behind the internet’s most widely shared surf shots. In the process of our digital sleuthery we discovered all sorts of intriguing tales of doctored lineups, forgotten surf trips, legendary characters and even an innovative approach to managing surf tourism. […]
Stories & Shots From The Monumental Epsilon Swell
First spotted as a spinning wind somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland, the level of hype ahead of last week’s swell looked, to a miserable pessimist, like a recipe for disappointment. However, after Hurricane Epsilon merged with another Atlantic depression early in the week, it did just as it was supposed to, making landfall on […]
5 British Mysto Waves To Look Out For This Winter
So that’s it for summer then? This time last week, the view outside the window was one of autumnal perfection. Head high waves, light winds, sunny skies. The sort of conditions almost every surfer would break into one of those tottering jogs for. Now, the view looks very different. The horizontal rain is back and […]
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