Surfing
Surfer Kassia Meador found herself when she stopped focusing on one thing
Like spinning plates — As a surfer, photographer, designer and creative entrepreneur, Kassia Meador had too much to juggle in her life - but watching a California desert sunrise helped everything fall into place.
Written by: Alex King
Surfer Dee Ripoll's recovery from life-threatening injuries transformed the way she sees the world
An unexpected and inspiring comeback — When Scottish surfer Dee Ripoll was involved in two traumatic accidents, she thought her career was over. By facing her fears, she realised the world was much bigger than she thought.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Meet Ishita Malaviya, India's first female surfer
Waves of change — Pioneering Indian surfer Ishita Malaviya is one in a billion. And now her childhood constraints are a thing of the past.
Written by: Jack Kenyon
Meet the autistic surfer who’s inspired generations of groms
Curt film release — Curt Harper is a SoCal surfing legend who’s never let autism come in the way of doing what he loves. Watch the full Curt documentary here.
Written by: Alex King
Easkey Britton is channelling surfing into social change
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Irish big-wave charger Easkey Britton shares how surfing inspired her to explore the world.
Written by: Huck HQ / Alex Taylor
Are mushroom boards the future of surfing?
Cutting surfing's ecological footprint — California's Surf Organic Boards are shaping the future of sustainable surfing with their pioneering mushroom boards.
Written by: Alex King
UPDATE: Pro surfer Ricardo dos Santos dies after tragic shooting
Brazilian pro shot three times in altercation near Florianópolis — After four surgeries, Ricardo dos Santos succumbs to his injuries and suffers cardiac arrest in intensive care.
Written by: Alex King
John John Florence matters more than you know
Thoughts on surfing and the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France — John John Florence has shed his über grom status and won the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France. And the ramifications for surfing, says Michael Fordham, run deeper than you think.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Thomas Castets
Out in the Line-up — Some surfers may be gay. Deal with it.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Drummond & Hammett
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