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.
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.
Is Not A Legend — But in a world full of self-styled heroes the surf photographer defines the creed.
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.
Material Man — New book on Jack O’Neill and his entrepreneurial path explores the origins of the hand-sewn suit.
Against the Code — In a world where branded surf footage is amassing online, can the independent filmmaker still keep things DIY?
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.
No Trophies — The Switched Kickout Surf Syndicate are new generation of creative freesurfers from the Basque Country and they're determined to do things their own way.
Retro Slide — In the uptight world of aggressive surf comps, the Bellyboarding World Championships is rescuing fun.
Super Freak — Beyond the hype of the surfing world, uber-grom Jack Robinson is still just a kid.