Author: Anya Gilbert

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Where To Surf In Lanzarote- The Wavelength Guide

Lanzarote is a lesson in surfing minimalism, a restorative sensory retreat with waves to whip yourself back into shape after the indulgences of Christmas. If you are in need of a warm winter break, why not go surfari style and…

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Introducing ‘North Coast Asylum’; A Cornish Art Collective Setting Up A Gallery In An Old Newquay Church

Meet Jo and Ben, the artist – photographer duo behind Newquay’s freshly launched creative sanctuary, North Coast Asylum. Previously based in the big smoke, the pair pooled years of experience working in London’s creative industries and relocated south to promote…

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Artificial Waves: In the Eco Eyes of Leah Dawson

Leah Dawson does things on single fins that every surfer should see; the little Achilles shuffle, the knocked-knee readjustments to hang 5, taking the drop in a low bent back crouch and bottom turning with a banana back arch. It’s…

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Belinda Baggs On Fairtrade Surfing And Swapping Logs For Swim Fins

The room was packed, 50+ pairs of eyes staring intently at Belinda Baggs onstage. It was clear the turnout had surpassed all of Patagonia’s expectations, good effort Cornwall. The talented logger and bodysurfer best known for her graceful and fluid approach,…

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Surf And The City: Milan’s Growing Surf Culture

“Tomasso, Cos’è questo Sex Wax?” The 92-year-old Italian looked over at Tomasso from the passenger seat, her eyebrows furrowed and a finger pointing at the windscreen. Every time she saw the car fresheners, she asked the same question, “What is…

By Anya Gilbert