Wolfgang Bloch paints things he loves on materials most people would throw away. Having worked in the surf industry for years as an Art Director, he has left it behind to follow his dream. His depiction of waves is a beautiful thing. Click here to view his virtual exhibition.

Into the Wild

North Narra’s Chris Davidson is set to return to the WCT in 2009 after winning the 6-star Ripcurl Pro in France. Davo’s currently in second place on the WQS behind the US’s Nate Curran. Fellow Aussies Josh Kerr, Yadin Nichol and Drew Courtney are also looking good for making next year’s ‘CT. Keep an eye out for Under the Sun, a film by American Cyrus Sutton that looks at the difference between two iconic Australian surf towns – Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.
For a full news rundown, surf cams and surf reports, checkout www.coastalwatch.com


Surfing World Magazine Presents…

VOYAGE

This special issue is dedicated to the thrill and adventure of surf travel. Together with Rob Machado, Dave Rastovich, Joel Parkinson, Kelly Slater, and Joel Fitzgerald you’ll experience exotic and far-away reaching destinations all for the thrill of the ride. From Australia to Alaska, Brunei to Chile, France to New Zealand and even through the middle of mainland America, these wave-riding tales will capture your imagination and stoke the fires of exploration that burn deep within us all. We also feature the first exclusive excerpt from Mark Occhilupo’s much anticipated autobiography, Jon Frank captures the all the emotion of Slater’s falling one heat short of his 9th World Title at the Quiksilver Pro in France, we pay tribute to the late great Peter Troy and bring you all the usual top quality images, classic characters and epic stories that make SW Australia’s most respected surf title. There’s no two ways about it, you need to own this magazine today. It’s a bloody ripper.


THE ALL NEW SURFING WORLD – ON SALE NOW!

Dave rastovich's mission to pressure the japanese into rethinking their whaling policy is in full swing.

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PUERTO

 

Mexico is an exciting place and Puerto Escondido is a wave that matches this country's excitment. Click here for ticket prices and more info on MEXICO.