Surfing
This experimental new film reframes the magic of surfing
Tapping the source — Bringing together eight musicians, 16 surfers and three oceans in one surreal film, Self Discovery for Social Survival subverts the format of surf's cult classics to hypnotic effect. And for director Chris Gentile, the moment reflects a wider renaissance for surf culture.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild
Lessons learned along the way — Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme Sahyoun travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
A surfer's life-changing road trip from Brazil to California
Wanderlust meets activism — Years after her father and friends travelled across Latin America with just surfboards and a van, Antonia Wallig is reliving that journey with her own gang of four. Only this time, instead of riding waves just for the thrill of it, these surfers are determined to make a positive social impact along the way.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Big-wave rider Ross Clarke-Jones has zero fucks to give
Mad Wax Redux — Ross Clarke-Jones starred in one of the high points of '80s surf culture. Thirty years on, Mad Wax is being re-issued in a Quiksilver capsule collection. We caught up with the man himself and learned why some things never change.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Filmmaker Emmett Malloy on the escapist power of surfing
New tribes — In The Tribes of Palos Verdes – the latest from Emmett and his brother Brendan – the ocean offers salvation in the face of trauma. For the sibling directors, such a depiction was always going to come naturally.
Written by: Niall Flynn
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 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 Pat Gudauskas on fashion, family and freedom
HUCK x VANS UltraRange — We caught up with the legendary surfer to talk about his latest collaboration with Vans, his love for the sea, and the connection between surfing and style.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Maine surfers embracing a self-sufficient, DIY lifestyle
Going against the grain — Handcrafted Maine is a new book celebrating the artists, artisans, and craftspeople of Maine – a US state known for its strong sense of independence. In an exclusive extract, the board-makers behind Grain Surfboards share their story.
Written by: Katy Kelleher