Surfing
In Queens, local surfers are moulding a neighbourhood in their own renegade images
Rockaway breaks — On a little-known stretch of beach in eastern New York City, an ecosystem of wave catchers, and the local bars and restaurants that fuel them, is seeing a boom. Paolo Bicchieri meets the residents and business owners behind the growing swell.
Written by: Paolo Bicchieri
The Chinese youth movement ditching big cities for the coast
In ’Fissure of a Sweetdream’ photographer Jialin Yan documents the growing number of Chinese young people turning their backs on careerist grind in favour of a slower pace of life on Hainan Island.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Laura Crane is waving goodbye to sexism in surfing
The first UK woman to surf the legendary big wave spot Nazarè, Crane is surfing the sea change in the sport and beyond.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Eddie Vedder on Kelly Slater
Read an excerpt from the Pearl Jam legend’s introduction to a new book on the surfing icon, documented by photographer Todd Glaser.
Written by: Eddie Vedder
The untold story of surfing’s ancient African roots
Watch a Huck-exclusive preview of Wade in the Water, which reclaims the 1,000-year-old Black surfing tradition and hopes to inspire a new generation of Black surfers.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.
Written by: Paul Evans
A poignant vignette of West Coast living
On the road — In a three-week-long road trip, photographer Owen Tozer and journalist Matt Barr document the influence of Californian board sports culture.
Written by: Matt Barr
Huck 74: The Action Issue
Out now! — In times like these, the act of making something happen for yourself has never felt more urgent. Our latest print instalment celebrates doing just that – spotlighting the people moving to transform their worlds for the better.
Written by: Huck
A day at sea with big wave photographer Ray Collins
Maritime magic — The Australian has become one of the most influential nature photographers of the 21st century, capturing the formidable power – and increasing vulnerability – of our oceans.
Written by: Alice Austin
Joining the Dots with big-wave surfer Andrew Cotton
A Huck Podcast — Joining the Dots is a new Huck podcast. Each week DJ, filmmaker and subcultural superstar Don Letts sits down with a new guest to discuss their life and work. This week, it's British big-wave surfer Andrew Cotton.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Lee-Ann Curren on the magic of music and surf
In partnership with LSFF — The French surfer and musician talks about her latest role as jury president for this year’s London Surf Film Festival.
Written by: Demi Taylor
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