Surf
Shahla Yasini is leading a surf revolution in Iran
Riding a wave — In the quiet Iranian village of Ramin, a revolution is underway. At its helm is Shahla Yasini - the first Iranian woman to have surfed in the country.
Written by: Giulia Frigieri
Exploring Cuba’s underground surf scene
Stories, film and photographs — A new photo book tells the untold story around surfing – which is technically still illegal in Cuba – through stories, art and photography.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Photos that celebrate New York’s forgotten surf scene
Ice cream headaches — A new book from writer Ed Thompson and photographer Julien Roubinet explores the overlooked coastlines of New York and New Jersey – the unlikely home of a rich and diverse surf community.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The self-organised surfers fighting plastic pollution
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — As Parliament debate a tax on single-use plastic, the conversation around plastic pollution is going mainstream. But what exactly are we grappling with? Photographer Liz Seabrook heads to a beach-clean organised by Surfers Against Sewage to get her hands and head around the issue.
Written by: Liz Seabrook
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
The ocean doesn't care about you – and that's what makes it the perfect escape
Embracing the elements — No matter what life throws at you, there's a redemptive power in riding winter waves. A new film by Huck and Finisterre follows four surfers as they flee the daily grind of New York, slipping away at dawn to find salvation in the sea. We caught up with filmmaker Mikey DeTemple to discuss its inspiration.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The activist movement protecting Hawaii from a corporate takeover
Poisoned paradise — Surfer and filmmaker Cyrus Sutton turns his lens to the Hawaiians fighting for their sustainable way of life in the face of mass-industrialisation. Ahead of its UK premiere at the London Surf / Film Festival, he opens up about its grassroots momentum.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The surf photographer chasing perfect images of chaos
Beyond all control — Bastien Bonnarme travels the globe capturing waves at their awe-inspiring best – risking his own safety in the process. Ahead of an exhibition by Huck and RVCA celebrating his finest moments, he opens up about his quest for the unknown.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Pro-surfer Maud Le Car shares her guide to Basque France
Lost in Hossegor — Home to Billabong, Volcom, and Quicksilver, Hossegor is Europe's surf hub. Here, professional surfer and artist Maud Le Car – a native of the region – gives us the grand tour.
Written by: Daryl Mersom
How to start a sustainable business abroad
Uproot your life — As a young mum trying to stay afloat in London’s creative industries, Shiraz Ksaiba became an expert hustler. Then she packed up and left to chase her wanderlust dream: building a sustainable surf community.
Written by: Alex King
