Cornwall
The rebellious roots of Cornwall’s surfing scene
100 years of waveriding — Despite past attempts to ban the sport from beaches, surfers have remained as integral, conservationist presences in England’s southwestern tip. A new exhibition in Falmouth traces its long history in the area.
Written by: Ella Glossop
In the UK’s coastal towns, queer voices remain unheard
Salt in the wound — Poverty and deprivation are rife in the UK’s seaside towns. Writer Tom Stockley, who grew up in Torbay, describes how for LGBTQ+ communities, this can have a particularly devastating impact.
Written by: Tom Stockley
Sand art calls on world leaders to cut carbon emissions
G7 summit 2021 — The giant sand art commissioned by sustainable footwear brand Allbirds is calling on leaders to use their global leadership position to drive down their carbon footprints today.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Why UK doctors are now prescribing surf therapy
The wave project — The Wave Project is the country’s first-ever surf therapy charity, helping young people find resilience through the sport.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The surf club inspiring young women to reclaim their town
Coastal changemakers — On the coast of Cornwall, in a town overcrowded in summer and deserted by winter, one woman is empowering locals to discover a sense of agency – through the power of surfing.
Written by: Hazel Sheffield
Surfer James Parry on being at one with the water
Huck x Vans — Is it possible to live life on the edge and still be completely chill? We caught up with James Parry, one of Britain's most influential surfers, to pick apart his zen approach to riding waves.
Written by: Niall Flynn
A brief history of the British tattoo
How we got inked — From high class beginnings to the myths of inked up criminals, as a new exhibition opens in Cornwall, tattoo historian Dr Matt Lodder plots out a history of British body art.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Legendary surf activist Chris Hines shares secrets to success
“Surfing can sell anything” — Surfers Against Sewage co-founder Chris Hines gives Huck an insight into how surfing can be a powerful tool to fight for the environment.
Written by: Alex King
The secret recipe of London's iconic Blue Plaques
Family Business — Huck meets the family who make London's famous Blue Plaques - which mark where famous figures lived across the capital, in our latest short film.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A surf picture that sparked an eight-year odyssey
Oli Adams' Hunt For Hipmasama — A journey through Britain's most remote, and world-class, waves.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Arbo Surfboards
The Working Artisans' Club 2014 — In 1952, Jack O'Neill invented the wetsuit so that he could stay in the water longer. His simple ambition led to an extraordinary future, both for himself and the surfing world as a whole. The Working Artisans' Club is the next chapter in that story - a celebration of modern makers, artisans and innovative craftfolk that will culminate in exhibitions in Germany and London. Throughout the year we'll be profiling makers from across Europe in a series of short films on the website and articles in the magazine.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Challenger's Almanac
Disruptive DIY Advice — The Challenger's Almanac is a new annual publication that gives advice on how to slip big business and do creative things your own way.
Written by: Shelley Jones
