Surfing

The untold story of surfing’s ancient African roots
Outsiders Project

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
Outsiders Project

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
Culture

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
Culture

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
Photography

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
Culture

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
Surf

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
Surf

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

This experimental new film reframes the magic of surfing
Film

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
Magazine

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

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